FITCHBURG — To fix up over two miles of roadway, the city will be receiving $1.6 million in state funding, according to a release from state Rep. Michael. Kushmerek and state Sen. John Cronin. The Massachusetts Municipal Paving Program has funded a resurfacing project of approximately 2.4 miles of roadway in Fitchburg. Sections of roadway […]
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‘Fellowship between the schools and the community,’ 28th annual Breakfast for the Bands Rotary fundraiser nets $20K for high school bands
FITCHBURG — This year’s Breakfast for the Bands Rotary fundraiser netted over $20,000 that will be awarded to the Fitchburg and Leominster high school bands in the new year. The yearly tradition is co-chaired by the Rotary Club of Fitchburg and the Rotary Club of Leominster. It began in 1995 and while the location alternates […]
RV trailer almost toppled after driver says brakes failed
Police responded to a recreational vehicle trailer that was stuck on a wall Sunday evening on Blossom Street in Fitchburg. According to police, the driver said that he began rolling back down a hill after his brakes failed and crashed into the wall. No…
Fitchburg baker moves to finals of ‘The Greatest Baker 2024’
FITCHBURG — A week before November’s election, Patti Vacca Martin, a baker and hairdresser in Fitchburg couldn’t sleep. So she got out of bed and did what probably no one else in the region was doing at three in the morning: baked tray after tray of calzones for friends who would be holding signs for […]
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of Dec. 2, 2024
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of Dec. 2, 2024. 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 […]
FATV-LTV-PAC WEEKLY SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
FATV HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Picks of the Week Sunday, 9 a.m., “Inside Fitchburg on a Motorcycle” – A Tribute to Ken Jones Sunday, 5:30pm Tree Lighting (Live) Monday, 6 p.m., School Committee Meeting (Live) Tuesday, 7 p.m., “Barbara & You,” featuring Mendon County Ramblers Bluegrass Band (New) Wednesday, 7 p.m., “Inside Fitchburg,” featuring Kathleen Reynolds […]