FATV HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Picks of the Week Monday, 7 p.m., Chess Chat “U.S. Women & Champion Carissa Yip Wins Gold Medal at Chess Olympiad” (Live) Tuesday, 6 p.m., Zoning Board Meeting (Live) Tuesday, 7 p.m., “Barbara & You” with Frances Rahaim (replay) Thursday, 6:30 p.m., FLAP/FATV Debates (Live) Saturday, Noon. FHS vs Marlborough High […]
Fitchburg
‘I love the ability to help someone’
LEOMINSTER — Longtime city resident and community leader Claire Freda was recently appointed as the Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) Board of Trustees chair by Gov. Maura Healey, the latest honor in a lengthy and distinguished history of public service that goes back nearly four decades. “It stands for so much and what the majority […]
Exhibit opens for artist Bob Dilworth
The Fitchburg Art Museum (FAM) recently opened the exhibit for artist Bob Dilworth, titled “When I Remembered Home,” on Sept. 28, 2024. “Dilworth offers an intimate view of his subjects and their internal lives as well as a powerful corrective to how Black people have been historically represented in fine art and popular culture,” according […]
‘Sharing music is inherent’
FITCHBURG — A recent rebrand is giving a now city-based orchestra a fresh start ahead of a Halloween-themed concert this weekend that will showcase the arrangement of talented local musicians and performers. The Gateway City Orchestra is presenting a Halloween Spooktacular concert on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. at Fitchburg State University’s (FSU) Weston […]
Emanuel Church celebrates homecoming with faith in action
FITCHBURG — On Sunday the Emanuel Lutheran Church celebrated its annual Homecoming Sunday, marking the occasion with festive worship and community service. The Rev. Daniel Spigelmyer, pastor of Emanuel, led the blessing of clothing items for children in need. The donation was done in partnership with Fitchburg Public Schools. Items for donation were identified by […]
‘An extraordinary little dog’
FITCHBURG — After spreading joy to countless children over the years as a therapy dog, one small but mighty four-footed friend is in need of some TLC herself. Olivia, fondly called Livvy, is an adorable 10-year-old Yorkshire Terrier who recently had a health crisis that led to emergency surgery. The procedure came just in the […]
