FITCHBURG — Being eco-friendly is extremely important in Fitchburg Public Schools. In Nutrition Services, a switch to compostable, non-styrofoam food trays has been in the works for close to four years. Now, it’s officially a reality. “We are thrilled to bring this project to life,” said Nutrition Services General Manager David Semenza. “Switching to compostable […]
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FATV-LTV-PAC WEEKLY SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
FATV HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: PICKS OF THE WEEK: Monday, noon, Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration (Live) Tuesday, 7 p.m., City Council Meeting (Live) Friday, 6 p.m., The Rock Walk (Premiere) Saturday, 2 p.m., Monty Tech/Fitchburg High vs. Worcester Hockey (Live) Saturday, 5 p.m., Fitchburg State vs UMass Dartmouth Hockey (Live) Channel Comcast 8/Verizon 35 “Public” […]
‘One way of honoring her’
FITCHBURG — One mother’s love led her to develop a support system for those who are in the same position her late daughter was. City resident Shari Duffy officially launched Megghan’s Course: A Mental Health Toolkit for Young Adults with a Terminal Diagnosis on Jan.17, her late daughter’s birthday. Megghan Paige Duffy, the namesake of […]
New exhibit showcases Fitchburg through artists’ eyes
FITCHBURG — Two artists bring a fresh perspective to their historic home city in “Fitchburg Through Brush and Lens,” a new exhibit at Gallery Marquee. Heather and Ricardo Barros — a painter and a photographer, respectively — survey their community with overlapping visions. Heather paints the mill town’s urban landscape, and Ricardo photographs its people. […]
‘He opened doors of opportunity for families’
LEOMINSTER — Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts recently paid tribute to late President Jimmy Carter by taking part in a worldwide Habitat memorial event. The public was invited to view and sign a door in honor of President Carter that was brought to Leominster City Hall on Jan. 8 and on the following day […]
‘Shaped me to be a better musician’
GROTON — Area public school students have enjoyed the opportunity to participate in free music programs through Groton Hill Music and now local public school music teachers can benefit with free professional development programming that can be used to earn credits toward certifications. The world-class music education and performance center, located in the Nashoba Valley, […]
