FITCHBURG — IC Credit Union recently donated $12,380 to the Spanish American Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the Hispanic and immigrant communities in North Central Massachusetts. This donation will support housing assistance, educational programs, and the Center’s food pantry, ensuring families in need can access these vital resources. Serving the community for over […]
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City partnership celebrates graffiti removal efforts
FITCHBURG — The city, alongside the Neighborhood Improvement Code Enforcement (NICE) Committee, has recently partnered with the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office anti-graffiti unit with some very positive results. In an effort to revitalize local neighborhoods and enhance community safety, the specialized unit with the sheriff’s office has been actively removing graffiti from structures across the […]
NRWA awarded $500K grant for ‘nature-based’ solutions
FITCHBURG — The Nashua River Watershed Association recently came into some good news after it was learned they would be receiving a $500,000 grant as part of an Environmental Justice Cooperative Agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency. The grant was given for the specific purposes of identifying, designing and implementing “nature-based solutions” to address climate […]
FATV-LTV-PAC WEEKLY SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
FATV HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Picks of the Week Monday, 6 p.m., School Committee Meeting (Live) Tuesday, 7 p.m., “Barbara & You” with guests from Beacon of Hope (New) Wednesday, 7 p.m., “Discussing Fitchburg Now” (New) Saturday, 12noon FSU vs Castleton College Football (Live) Channel Comcast 8/Verizon 35 “Public” Sunday, 3 p.m., “Wicked Good Food” Monday, […]
City seeking art installation that incorporates seating
FITCHBURG — As part of ongoing efforts to revitalize downtown, the city is calling out to artists in an effort to create vibrant public spaces that encourage people to congregate and linger. Recognizing the lack of seating in downtown, Fitchburg is commissioning an art installation that would imbed art in the form of permanent seating. […]
Fitchburg educators rally outside City Hall
FITCHBURG — Members of the teachers’ union, the Fitchburg Education Association, rallied outside City Hall last week, calling on the mayor and School Committee to settle fair contracts for all their members. Educators in the FEA, which represents over 600 teachers, para-professionals, and custodians, also attended the School Committee meeting the same night and spoke […]
