FITCHBURG — The look of pure joy on Doris Vallee’s face said it all at the party held over the weekend to celebrate her 100th birthday. The lifelong city resident and newly minted centenarian was surrounded by dozens of loved ones on Sunday, Sept. 1, family and friends who gathered at her home the day […]
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Boys & Girls Club hires new director of operations
LEOMINSTER — The Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg, Leominster, & Gardner recently announced the appointment of Anthony L. Wilson as its new director of operations. Wilson brings a wealth of experience in youth development and community engagement, having served in various impactful roles across North Central Massachusetts. Wilson has dedicated his career to empowering […]
Applewild School breaks ground on athletic and wellness center
FITCHBURG — Applewild School is thrilled to announce the groundbreaking of a new 50,000 square foot athletic and wellness center designed to serve students 18 months through the ninth grade from 25 local towns as well as several states and countries. “We are committed to fostering a love for physical activity and promoting wellness among […]
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of Sept. 2, 2024
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of Sept. 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 […]
‘A collaborative spirit’
FITCHBURG — Mary McManus’s voice was filled with emotion when she spoke about her late grandmother teaching her to make candy when she was a young girl. The city native is one of the vendors at the newly opened Fitchburg Public Market located at 35 Main St. McManus opened her Candy Lady Confections stall over […]
Fitchburg man gets 3 years in connection to fight outside local pub
WORCESTER— A Fitchburg man was sentenced to three years in prison in federal court recently in connection to a physical altercation involving a firearm at Mill City Pub in Fitchburg in 2023. On Aug. 23 in Worcester federal court, Satron Pridgen, 45, of Fitchburg, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Margaret Guzman to three […]
