Sizer School student Charlotte Funk, of Fitchburg, presented her idea for a new political party as part of a school project this week, called “My Party.” Fitchburg Mayor Sam Squailia, far left, visited the school to serve as the guest judge for several of the top projects. The assignment was to create a new political […]
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Healey: Probe into recruit’s death should play out before feds get involved
Gov. Maura Healey said an investigation into the death of a Massachusetts State Police recruit this month by an outside attorney should play out first before federal investigators get involved.
Healey signs law allowing Mass. to compete for federal funds with state savings dollars
Gov. Maura Healey signed legislation Tuesday that enables the state to use the interest generated off its multi-billion dollar savings account as matching funds to compete for federal funds, a move she said is key to beefing up Massachusetts’ infrastructure.
Massachusetts elected official pays $8,000 fine after he got his home’s stairs ‘done for free’
Massachusetts elected official pays $8,000 fine after he got his home’s stairs ‘done for free’
Fitchburg Library set to break ground on renovation project
FITCHBURG.— In a transformative effort that will greatly improve a community resource and destination, the Fitchburg Public Library building project will celebrate the start of construction with an official groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 8. Clearing the last hurdle, the project was recently granted a variance from the state Board of Building Regulations and Standards and […]
250th Johnny Appleseed Anniversary Ball planned for Oct. 5
LEOMINSTER — Celebrate Johnny Appleseed, dress up fancy, and have a bushel of fun at the 250th Johnny Appleseed Anniversary Ball, to be held from 6 until 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. “In planning how best to celebrate Leominster’s legend, we knew we wanted to do something […]
