Sizer School student Charlotte Funk, of Fitchburg, presented her idea for a new political party as part of a school project this week, called “My Party.” Fitchburg Mayor Sam Squailia, far left, visited the school to serve as the guest judge for several of the top projects. The assignment was to create a new political […]
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Fitchburg Library set to break ground on renovation project
FITCHBURG.— In a transformative effort that will greatly improve a community resource and destination, the Fitchburg Public Library building project will celebrate the start of construction with an official groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 8. Clearing the last hurdle, the project was recently granted a variance from the state Board of Building Regulations and Standards and […]
‘Reflecting the vibrant and diverse spirit of Fitchburg’
FITCHBURG — National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated Sept. 15 through Oct. 14 and what a better way to mark it than with the second annual Festival Latino de Fitchburg on Sept. 21. The event is being held on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. at Riverfront Park and will feature live music, free activities, […]
Local outdoorsman and his reptiles coming to Saima Park
FITCHBURG — Rob Haneisen has been keeping and breeding various reptiles for more than 25 years as a hobby and has always been fascinated by the natural world, starting with hiking in the woods in New England and seeing what lived under logs and in ponds. As a member of the Finnish Center at Saima […]
Kids invited to ‘find their roots’ at genealogy workshop
LEOMINSTER — Teens, ages 9 to 13, are invited to learn the basics of genealogical research at a series of Beginner Genealogy Workshops titled “Find Your Family Roots” with the Central Massachusetts Genealogical Society. The first workshop will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at the Leominster Public Library, located at 30 West […]
Cemetery walk to be held Sept. 22
FITCHBURG — The Friends of Fitchburg Cemeteries, a new group formed to support the city’s historic cemeteries, announced their inaugural public event titled ‘Listen to Nature Tour and Visit Historic Local Graves’ at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, (Autumnal equinox), rain or shine. “Those wishing to attend should meet at Forest Hill Cemetery, at the […]
