FITCHBURG — Several students, with community volunteers from Reingold Elementary School celebrated their United Way Youth Venture Project with a special visit to the Gables in Fitchburg recently. Their project, which involved 660 students, from first through fifth grades created more than 700 greeting cards according to Lauren Mountain, Director of United Way Youth Venture. […]
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Lab 978 speakeasy opens
Psst….get a code and gain entry into the new speakeasy bar and eatery Lab 978 that opened recently in downtown Fitchburg. Owner Gregory Bernadotte was beaming behind the bar on a recent night at the speakeasy, which he opened last month in the back of the nightclub Tryst. The new business features tantalizing world flavors, […]
Club celebrates the year with luau theme
FITCHBURG — The Laurelwood Garden Club recently celebrated another year of gatherings and activities, all helping to spur the community’s creativity in the garden. Held with a luau-themed annual meeting, the Club transformed the Double Tree Hilton Hotel’s Nectar Room into a Hawaiian oasis, adorned with palm trees, pineapple décor and island flowers. President Kathryn […]
Senate approves $5.4B housing bill Tuesday
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate passed the Affordable Homes Act on Tuesday, authorizing $5.4 billion in borrowing to spur new housing development, accelerate the rehabilitation of existing units, and promote affordable units across the state. “Investments and policies that expand our housing stock are critical to the Commonwealth’s future,” said state Sen. John Cronin. “From […]
Fitchburg Civic Days, 4th of July festivities return
FITCHBURG — Family-friendly activities and local patriotic gatherings provide the perfect opportunity to celebrate our nation’s birthday and the fun starts on Wednesday with the return of Fitchburg Civic Days. The popular Fitchburg Civic Days Block Party will be taking place all along Main Street and downtown on Wednesday, July 3 from 4-10 p.m. with […]
‘Having a hard time saying goodbye’
LEOMINSTER — The mood was jovial yet bittersweet at the party held on June 15 to honor Leominster Public Schools Superintendent Paula Deacon, who is retiring after 35 years in education. The festive fete took place at Anna’s Table, a newer addition to the city’s thriving dining scene. Rep. Natalie Higgins and other notables including […]
