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 […]
John Cronin
‘Anything is possible’
FITCHBURG — History is being made at Fitchburg State University (FSU), where the first female president of the higher education institution addressed the school community on Wednesday. Dr. Donna Hodge gave a powerful speech that outlined her goals for the current school year and beyond and promised transparency and fostering a safe, inclusive, and diverse […]
‘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, […]
‘How we help communities help themselves’
LEOMINSTER — Gov. Maura Healey visited the city on Thursday to announce the latest round of Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Action Grants, totaling over $50 million. The grants support community-driven climate resilience planning and action ranging from flooding to extreme heat and sea level rise and will be distributed to more than 70 projects across […]
Senate approves $5.4B housing bill Tuesday
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate passed the Affordable Homes Act on Tuesday, authorizing $5.4 billion in borrowing to spur new housing development, accelerate the rehabilitation of existing units, and promote affordable units across the state. “Investments and policies that expand our housing stock are critical to the Commonwealth’s future,” said state Sen. John Cronin. “From […]
Local, state officials raise flag for Pride Month
LUNENBURG — A Progress Pride flag was raised in town for the first time in years. The town select board approved the June 23 flag raising to celebrate both Juneteenth and Pride month. The event was sponsored by the Lunenburg Democratic Town Committee with attendees including Rep. Margaret Scarsdale, state Sen. John Cronin, and Democratic […]
