FITCHBURG — The City Council’s legislative affairs committee, chaired by At-Large Councilor Beth Walsh, voted to maintain fluoridation of the city’s water, an issue that carried some heated discussion during the Tuesday evening meeting at the Legislative Building. Proponents for abolishing fluoride, At-Large Councilor Marcus DiNatale and Ward 3 Councilor Andrew Couture, brought guest speakers, […]
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Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of June 30, 2025
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of June 30, 2025. Road Construction Monday – Sunday 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. River Street Bridge MassDOT’s contractor Northern Construction has implemented a detour on the River Street Bridge. All southbound traffic […]
Fitchburg Fire battles 3-day stretch of fires during hot week
FITCHBURG — The high temperatures this week were made even worse by three different fires that blazed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, according to releases from Fitchburg Fire Chief Dante Suarez. On Monday, Fitchburg Fire received a call at 2:41 p.m. for a reported building fire on Pratt Road in Fitchburg. On arrival, crews found […]
Laurelwood Garden Club celebrates ends of season, elects new officers
FITCHBURG — Laurelwood Garden Club members met recently for their annual meeting at the 873 Cafe & Smith Hill Tavern, in Ashby. The meeting was well attended with 45 of the 69 members taking part. Annual reports were given by all of the officers, including Treasurer Tisha Schiavitti, of Leominster; Vice President Laurie Bebick of […]
FATV-LTV-PAC WEEKLY SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
FATV HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: PICKS OF THE WEEK: Friday, 10 a.m., Civic Days Parade (Live) PUBLIC Channel: Comcast 8/Verizon 35 Monday, 6:30 p.m., “Kushmerek Connection” Tuesday, 7 p.m., “Barbara & You” Wednesday, 7 p.m., “Inside Fitchburg” Thursday, 7 p.m., “FLAP-TV” Friday, 7 p.m., “North Central Journal” GOVERNMENT Channel: Comcast 9/Verizon 36 Monday, 5 p.m., Cultural […]
More than just a festival, Civic Days a ‘statement of togetherness’
FITCHBURG — The Civic Days planning crew has been working hard to put together a number of family friendly events to in honor of the Fourth of July holiday. The longstanding annual free tradition is something community members of all ages look forward to. This year’s festivities include the popular Block Party along Boulder Drive […]
