FITCHBURG — The school district’s negotiating team released a statement on Friday regarding the negotiations over new contracts for Fitchburg Public School teachers, paraprofessionals, clerical employees and custodians. The Fitchburg Public School Negotiating Team began meeting with representatives from the Fitchburg Education Association (FEA ), the union comprising Fitchburg school staff, in January and said […]
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Senior center thanks volunteers with live music and lunch
FITCHBURG — A multitude of people gathered at the senior center on Oct. 24 for the annual volunteer recognition event. Local Eagles cover band “The Long Run” provided live music while attendees enjoyed a catered lunch spread. Fitchburg Senior Center Director Amanda Koeck welcomed everyone to the celebration and said that this was her first […]
Fitchburg Community Justice Support Center hosts open house
FITCHBURG — Worcester County Sheriff Lewis Evangelidis, along with 25 local service providers, welcomed the public and local stakeholders to the Fitchburg Community Justice Support Center during a recent open house at its 133 Prichard St. location. The Fitchburg Community Justice Support Center, managed by the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with the Massachusetts […]
‘We are investing in our community,’ Wallace Tower Modernization Project underway
FITCHBURG — A large crowd gathered on Oct. 18 for the long-awaited Wallace Tower Modernization Project groundbreaking, a forward-thinking affordable housing concept coming to fruition that has been years in the making. “There is a renaissance going on in Fitchburg,” Fitchburg Housing Authority (FHA) Executive Director Doug Bushman said to those assembled for the program […]
Local roundup: Stefanakos takes home LEC honor
As she had at Oakmont Regional and during the past three seasons at Keene State, Irini Stefanakos continues to impress with her field hockey exploits. The Fitchburg native and senior captain was named Little East Conference Offensive Player of the Week after scoring twice and notching four assists for the Owls in a 1-1 week. […]
H.A.M Gift Shop in Fitchburg offers locally-produced, handmade gifts
FITCHBURG — The H.A.M. Gift Shop recently opened at their location on Airport Road, featuring a diverse selection of handmade gifts from over 60 small businesses and artisans across New England. The shop offers everything from jewelry to home decor, crochet plushies, and specialty foods, providing shoppers with one-of-a-kind treasures. Behind this new venture is […]
