FITCHBURG – The recent Fitchburg Public Schools Community Brunch brought together educators, staff, and administrators from across the district and community partners from around the city. Longtime Fitchburg Public Schools (FPS) Family and Community Engagement Coordinator Luisa Fernandez has helped to organize the annual networking event since its inception in 2022. She shared that the […]
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Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of June 23, 2025
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of June 23, 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 […]
IC Credit Union awards $12.5K scholarships to local HS seniors
FITCHBURG — Each year, IC Credit Union awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue higher education at accredited institutions. This year, IC awarded eight scholarships, totaling $12,500, to outstanding local students. Among them was a scholarship presented in partnership with the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, five scholarships focused on […]
Splashing into summer: Cooling off options in the Twin Cities
Now that the kids are out of school and hotter summer temps are here the Twin Cities have you covered if you’re looking for ways to cool off, especially with the heat wave coming. Fitchburg Mayor Sam Squailia recently posted on social media about the city’s pools and splash pads tentative opening dates and Leominster […]
‘Grateful for the opportunity to uplift others’: Fitchburg barber shop provides community haircuts
FITCHBURG — Thumbs Up Barber Shop recently collaborated with Leaders of Restoration to provide free haircuts to the community. This is the second year Thumbs Up owner Juan Rivera and his crew teamed up with the city-based peer recovery support center for Community Cuts. Six Thumbs Up barbers happily donated their time and talents to […]
Sing, perform, speak and more at Open Mic on June 24
FITCHBURG — Stratton Players continues to celebrate their centennial year with an Open Mike at Victor’s On Main, Tuesday, June 24, from 6 until 8 pm. All are welcome to come read a poem, do stand-up comedy, sing a song, or play an instrument. “This is a friendly ‘open mic’,” said organizer Sally Cragin who […]
