FITCHBURG — Project officials say the Fitchburg Arts Community construction process has been “relatively smooth” and is slated to be completed in January of 2025. Construction crews have been busy working on the three buildings that are being repurposed – the former B.F. Brown Middle School, former Academy Street School Annex, and the historic city […]
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Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of July 29, 2024
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of July 29, 2024. Road Construction Monday – Sunday 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. River Street Bridge: MassDOT’s contractor Northern Construction has implemented a detour on the River Street Bridge. All southbound traffic […]
Healey awards $1M for tree planting in gateway cities
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced over $1 million in grants to support tree planting and expand the urban forest canopy in Gateway Cities across Massachusetts. Seven projects are receiving awards through the GGCP’s Non-Profit Partnership Grant Program, which includes projects in Leominster, Fitchburg and Lowell. In addition, six municipalities, two non-profit organizations, and […]
How the Massachusetts State Police said its dealing with illegal covert recordings in investigations
The Massachusetts State Police said it adopted new training and policies on covert audio recordings once illegal recordings were uncovered in 2022, leading to new trials for a slew of Worcester County drug convictions.
‘It’s peace of mind’
FITCHBURG — It’s been a bittersweet experience being gifted a new roof for the home Maureen Cormier shared with her late husband. City based Red Dog’s Roofing installed a new roof on July 8 as part of the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project. U.S. Marine Corps veteran Robert Cormier had been selected and approved as a recipient […]
‘Hard work coming to fruition’ at Hollis Hills Farm
FITCHBURG — The 2024 season is in full swing at Hollis Hills Farm, which means live music every weekend along with food, drinks, and plenty of family friendly fun. In addition, there’s a lot happening in the fields right now at the Marshall Road farm including blueberry, blackberry, raspberry picking, and you cut flowers with […]
