FITCHBURG — A New Jersey man was arrested Sunday in connection with a fatal shooting in Fitchburg, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. Jonathan Reyes-Contreras, 42, has been charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury and discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling […]
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NJ man arrested in connection with fatal shooting Sunday
Saima Park hosts nature walks, music, and a taste of Finland this August
FITCHBURG — The Finnish Center at Saima Park invites the community to enjoy a month of family-friendly events this August, celebrating nature, music, and Finnish culture. All events take place at Saima Park, 67 Scott Road, and are free unless otherwise noted. Donations are always welcome. The month begins with music under the Pavilion as […]
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of Aug. 4, 2025
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of Aug. 4, 2025. 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 […]
Worcester man receives life sentence for Pie Alley homicide
WORCESTER — On Friday, a Worcester man was sentenced to life in prison for the July 11, 2019, killing of 23-year-old Leon Wilson, Jr., of Fitchburg, in the area of Pie Alley in Fitchburg, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. Mugisha Jeanbosco, 27, was found guilty of first-degree murder by a […]
City awarded extra $6.6M off loan for sewer infrastructure projects
FITCHBURG — The city recently announced that the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust has awarded an additional $6,621,582 in loan forgiveness for the city’s ongoing Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) separation and rehabilitation projects, with forgiveness from the Trust now reducing the loan by nearly 40%. Caused in recent years during widespread flooding, CSOs occur when the […]
