In the Twin Cities and surrounding region, Memorial Day was marked with parades, songs, and solemnity. Observances of the federal holiday took place in Fitchburg, Leominster, Westminster, and other cities and towns in the North Central Mass region, with many veterans, local and state officials, girl and boy scouts, and community members attending the various […]
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Submissions deadline for Ashby youth art exhibit approaches on May 29
ASHBY — Young artists in the area are invited to submit their work for the upcoming “Welcoming Summer” youth art exhibition at the library, as the exhibit approaches the soft deadline for submissions on Thursday. All types of mediums from artists who live in Ashby and surrounding cities and towns, including Fitchburg and Leominster, and […]
Thurston Consort to perform at Forest Hill Abbey this Saturday
FITCHBURG — Friends of Fitchburg Cemeteries, a new group formed to support Fitchburg’s historic cemeteries, is inviting the community to a unique musical event — The Thurston Consort at Forest Hill Abbey at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at 115 Mt. Elam Road. This year’s concert features guest artist, Silvia Boto on piano. Boto is […]
Senate budget to include $1.8M for downtown housing initiatives
FITCHBURG — During recent debates on next fiscal year’s Senate budget, state Sen. John Cronin secured more than $1.8 million for housing initiatives in the city of Fitchburg, marking the third consecutive year from this funding source. Having been passed by the Senate and the House, the budget now heads to a conference committee before […]
Firefighters rescue 4 by ladder in 3-alarm fire on Mechanic St.
FITCHBURG — Fire personnel battled a 3-alarm fire in a residential building in the downtown area early Monday morning and successfully extinguished the blaze after rescuing both human and animal occupants. According to a press release from the Fitchburg Fire Department, Group 1 Fitchburg fire companies were dispatched for the report of a fire in […]
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of May 26, 2025
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of May 26, 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 […]
