FITCHBURG — Graduating senior classman Nate Comerford met with Mayor Sam Squailia at City Hall recently to propose a renovation to the Ryan C. Joubert Memorial Skate Park, a proposal created as part of Comerford’s senior project at the Sizer School. At Sizer School, a North Central Charter Essential School, students must complete a research […]
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A son’s promise
FITCHBURG — The day his mother was diagnosed with cancer five years ago, artist Matt Dunn made a metal dragonfly for her along with a promise. “If you can beat cancer, I can weld a thousand dragonflies,” the lifelong city resident vowed to her — and they both succeeded. During a recent visit with her […]
Tails were waggin’ at inaugural pet fest
FITCHBURG — The first annual “Love Our Pets Festival” was held in Fitchburg on Saturday, May 4, and showed local pet owners the many ways to show love to their furry family members. “We wanted to celebrate “National Pet Month” and showcase all the great resources, vets, therapy pets, artists and crafters in our region,” […]
Wallace Tower gets major efficiency makeover
FITCHBURG — Wallace Tower recently completed the first phase of a major upgrade that includes new heating and cooling systems along with a planned expansion of its community space. Prior to the refit, the apartments on Wallace Avenue for 55-plus residents utilized highly inefficient electric resistance heating systems installed when the building was first constructed […]
Lori Trahan delivers nearly $8M in HUD funding to 3rd District
LOWELL — U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan is bringing almost $8 million in federal funding home to the 3rd Congressional District communities of Lowell, Fitchburg, Lawrence, and Haverhill to support housing and homeless programs and community development initiatives.
A new game coming to Central Mass.
FITCHBURG — The excitement was palpable. With over 100 onlookers in attendance, the Entertainment Football Association (ENTFLA) made it official on Thursday: pro football will be coming to Fitchburg in the not-so-distant future. ENTFLA commissioner and Pro Football Hall of Famer Andre Reed was one of several league executives at Game On Fitchburg for the […]
