FITCHBURG — Unitil’s “Solarway”—featuring over 3,700 solar panels—has recently surpassed 10.7 million kilowatt-hours of electricity production for its customers, meeting the annual electric needs of more than 185 homes since going live nearly eight years ago. In 2017, Unitil repurposed land that had once been utilized for a fuel-burning power plant, installing 13 football fields […]
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Fitchburg firefighters extinguish blaze at downtown residence
FITCHBURG — Fire crews knocked down a blaze in a residential building on Winter Street last week, arriving at the scene to find heavy fire coming from the upper floors of the residence. Last Wednesday, June 11, just after shift change at approximately 8:27 a.m., Group 2 crews were dispatched for the report of a […]
Fitchburg Art Museum launches three new exhibits
FITCHBURG – Two exciting new exhibits are opening this weekend at the Fitchburg Art Museum in addition to the 89th annual Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft. “Anne Hopkins: Gathered, and Seaworthy Vessels” and “Call and Response: Monochrome” are both opening on Saturday, June 21 along with the museum’s annual exhibition, one of New England’s […]
Trump protestors pack downtown Fitchburg
Protestors lined both sides of the street in the center of downtown Fitchburg on Saturday, June 14 as part of a nationwide No Kings protest to oppose President Donald Trump’s military parade in Washington for his birthday, as well as his policies and Big Beautiful Bill.
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of June 16, 2025
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of June 16, 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 […]
Ex-Mass. man sentenced for Fitchburg woman’s death in Boston hotel
A former Bay State man is facing up to 16 years in prison for the death of a 29-year-old Fitchburg woman who was found in a Boston hotel in March 2020. Maine man Aaron Parsons, 47, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and engaging in sexual conduct for a fee. He was sentenced on Thursday to 14-16 […]
