LEOMINSTER — Friday marked the groundbreaking for Journey Home, a 15-unit affordable housing project that represents a true community collaboration. Local and state officials, leaders, and stakeholders gathered on April 26 to celebrate the official start of construction on the apartment building that will house homeless families with children. The building is located down the […]
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Finding success as a small business in Fitchburg
In the midst of change and renovation, Zach Bos is finding ways to navigate through the tough, layered landscape in order to open his businesses in downtown Fitchburg. “In a lot of places that process for opening a business is determined by procedures. You’ve got documentation, you’ve got guides, you’ve got steps or road maps, […]
Read to a Shelter Cat program returns Sunday
WINCHENDON — Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue announced that they will be once again holding their Read to a Shelter Cat event from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at 273 Central St. Numerous slots are available and, though the program is free, donations to assist with veterinary care or canned cat food are […]
Maynard man claims $100K winning lotto ticket
FITCHBURG — With only two weeks remaining before expiration, a $100,000 winning lottery ticket sold at a Summer Street store was finally claimed. The Massachusetts State Lottery Commission announced Michael Curtin, of Maynard, as the winner of a $100,000 Mass Cash prize in the game’s May 2, 2023 drawing, claiming his prize just two weeks […]
FSU to feature guest trumpeter Jay Daly
FITCHBURG — The Concert Band and Community Orchestra at Fitchburg State University will present a free concert featuring guest trumpeter Jay Daly at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, in Weston Auditorium, 353 North St. Admission is free and open to the public. “It’s widely known that Jay Daly is one of the premier trumpeters in […]
Goodrich Academy principal remains on leave
FITCHBURG – Goodrich Academy Principal Alexis Curry remains on paid administrative leave pending a third-party investigation, a situation that has dragged on for 14 weeks. While the District administration has been tight lipped about what Curry is being accused of, those who have seen the complaint say it involves the principal’s methods for reprimanding teachers […]
