FITCHBURG–Fitchburg State University alumna Yla Eason, who founded a multiracial toy company dedicated to fighting the racial imbalance in toys and superheroes, will deliver the address at the undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 18. Eason, a 1971 graduate of Fitchburg State, is an accomplished marketing professional based in the Greater New York City area […]
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Editorial: Benefits of police body cameras well worth the expense
In the nationwide atmosphere of heightened scrutiny on the performance of police officers, the Lowell Police Department launched a body-camera pilot program last April that equipped 30 officers – 10 on each shift – with those devices. As part of this initial introduction, then-interim Police Superintendent Barry Golner said the plan was to rotate the […]
FSU welcomes Grammy-winning jazz drummer Neal Smith
FITCHBURG — The Twin Cities high school jazz bands, along with Fitchburg State University’s Fitchbyrds, will be putting on a free performance that will feature Grammy-winning jazz drummer Neal Smith. The concert will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at Kent Recital Hall in the Conlon Fine Arts Building, 367 North St. Admission […]
‘A true community effort’
LEOMINSTER — Friday marked the groundbreaking for Journey Home, a 15-unit affordable housing project that represents a true community collaboration. Local and state officials, leaders, and stakeholders gathered on April 26 to celebrate the official start of construction on the apartment building that will house homeless families with children. The building is located down the […]
Finding success as a small business in Fitchburg
In the midst of change and renovation, Zach Bos is finding ways to navigate through the tough, layered landscape in order to open his businesses in downtown Fitchburg. “In a lot of places that process for opening a business is determined by procedures. You’ve got documentation, you’ve got guides, you’ve got steps or road maps, […]
Read to a Shelter Cat program returns Sunday
WINCHENDON — Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue announced that they will be once again holding their Read to a Shelter Cat event from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at 273 Central St. Numerous slots are available and, though the program is free, donations to assist with veterinary care or canned cat food are […]
