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, […]
Fitchburg
Young athletes swing for the fences at St. B’s
FITCHBURG — Young ladies have been swinging for the fences at St. Bernard’s as close to 20 athletes took part in a softball camp offered by the Bernardian softball program this week. Part of the St. Bernard’s Summer Camp Series, the STB Softball Camp kicked off on Monday morning and ran through Thursday. Each day’s […]
‘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 […]
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of July 29, 2024
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of July 29, 2024. 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 […]
Healey awards $1M for tree planting in gateway cities
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced over $1 million in grants to support tree planting and expand the urban forest canopy in Gateway Cities across Massachusetts. Seven projects are receiving awards through the GGCP’s Non-Profit Partnership Grant Program, which includes projects in Leominster, Fitchburg and Lowell. In addition, six municipalities, two non-profit organizations, and […]