FITCHBURG — Families living in shelters across the region recently came down to Lowe Playground to experience all the fun to be had at Family Fun Day, courtesy of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, United Way of North Central Massachusetts, and the city of Fitchburg. Pizza, ice cream, arts and crafts, games, and a surprise […]
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LELE graduates recent class from childcare entrepreneur training program
The 9th cohort of graduates recently celebrated after completing the LELE (Leaders for Equitable Local Economies) childcare entrepreneur steward training program, which provides critical support and resources to aspiring childcare entrepreneurs in the …
‘Live longer and live better’
FITCHBURG — The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) approved the funds required to transform Wallace Tower into a modern, aging-in-place community so its residents can live longer and live better. The announcement came last month by the Fitchburg Housing Authority (FHA) during an event that drew an overflowing crowd of tenants, local […]
MassDOT announces $6.5M in street, sidewalk improvements
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the award of $6.5 million in funding to 28 municipalities and two Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs) as part of the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Shared Streets and Spaces Program. The program provides project funding to help Massachusetts cities and towns design and implement changes to curbs, streets, […]
‘Infrastructure to serve everyone’
LEOMINSTER — The Healey-Driscoll Administration and municipal leaders last weekend celebrated the completion of a new bicycle and pedestrian bridge over Route 2 in Leominster which is now a section of the Twin Cities Rail Trail. During the ceremony on Saturday, the new bridge was dedicated in memory of former Massachusetts Congressman John W. Olver, […]
Fitchburg Arts Community project progressing
FITCHBURG — Project officials say the Fitchburg Arts Community construction process has been “relatively smooth” and is slated to be completed in January of 2025. Construction crews have been busy working on the three buildings that are being repurposed – the former B.F. Brown Middle School, former Academy Street School Annex, and the historic city […]
