FITCHBURG — It’s all about speed and accuracy when Rubik’s Cube enthusiasts gather at Sizer School this weekend for Fitchburg Fingertricks 2025, a twisting puzzle cube competition for professionals and amateurs both. “The school is excited to host the Fitchburg Fingertricks as an exemplar of curious minds at work — problem solving and having fun,” […]
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Westminster resident named 2024 Leominster Vet of the Year
WESTMINSTER — Longtime town resident Darrel Hopkins started off the new year on a high note being named the 2024 Leominster Veteran of the Year. He was presented with a framed certificate and some gift cards at the inauguration ceremony in Leominster on Jan. 6 and will be grand marshal of the city’s Memorial Day […]
‘One of the great honors of my life,’ longtime Fitchburg police chief retires, hands over the baton
FITCHBURG — It’s the end of a long and distinguished era for Police Chief Ernest Martineau, who officially retired on Jan. 31, ten years to the day he first stepped into the role. He is handing over the reins to a new chief of police, Steven Giannini, who has been second-in-command captain with the Fitchburg […]
FATV-LTV-PAC WEEKLY SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
FATV HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: PICKS OF THE WEEK: Monday, 5 p.m., “North Central Journal” featuring Author and Historian Mark Bodanza (New) Tuesday, 7 p.m., “Barbara & You” with guest Psychic Medium Scott Allan (New) Wednesday, 7 p.m., “Inside Fitchburg” with guests from Fitchburg Heroes (New) Saturday, 4 p.m., FSU vs Salem State Hockey (Live) Saturday, […]
Rotary welcomes new members, gears up for annual fundraiser
FITCHBURG — The Fitchburg East Rotary club has been bustling with activity, recently welcoming two new members and gearing up for the 44th annual Super Bowl Brunch fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 9. Two city residents were recently installed in the club, Fitchburg High School Class of 2011 member Mollie Reynolds and Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical […]
City progressing in dealing with sewage overflow
FITCHBURG — In addition to completing significant work to deal with sewage overflow issues to date, the city recently announced the approval of $4.1 million in loan forgiveness for the ongoing Combined Sewer Overflow Separation and Rehabilitation projects. During widespread flooding, such as the wet summer of 2023, flooding near sewage treatment facilities would cause […]
