A brief but moving Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony was held in the city on Wednesday morning. Members of the Fitchburg Fire and Police departments, Fitchburg State University Police, city officials including Mayor Sam Squailia, and community members gathered at the Sept. 11 memorial located at 33 North St. to pay tribute to the thousands of […]
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Feds shower $25M on Mass. for road safety
Ten Massachusetts municipalities and two agencies have secured $25 million in federal funding to bolster roadway safety, with the aim of eliminating transportation-related fatalities and serious injuries, Gov. Maura Healey’s office said Monday. Both Fitchburg and Clinton receive around $400,000 each in road safety grants. Of the total $25 million, around $9.5 million is flowing […]
Giving back
FITCHBURG — The vibe was fun and energetic at the third annual SnowGo | MowGo sponsored Community Cuts event on September 1st. The sun shone down on Green Street Park as families milled around and parents watched their kids getting their hair cut or braided. A young girl danced to music playing, and people were […]
‘Anything is possible’
FITCHBURG — History is being made at Fitchburg State University (FSU), where the first female president of the higher education institution addressed the school community on Wednesday. Dr. Donna Hodge gave a powerful speech that outlined her goals for the current school year and beyond and promised transparency and fostering a safe, inclusive, and diverse […]
Trahan joins city officials to tour Fitchburg Arts Community project
FITCHBURG — U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan joined Fitchburg leaders to highlight the progress being made on NewVue Communities’ new housing project, the Fitchburg Arts Community. The housing project’s creation was made possible in part by federal American Rescue Plan Act funding and federal tax credits that support the creation of affordable housing. “Housing costs […]
Tickled pink
FITCHBURG — The look of pure joy on Doris Vallee’s face said it all at the party held over the weekend to celebrate her 100th birthday. The lifelong city resident and newly minted centenarian was surrounded by dozens of loved ones on Sunday, Sept. 1, family and friends who gathered at her home the day […]