FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of May 13, 2024. Road Construction Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 3p.m. Expect road closures, delays and detours. MassDOT will be continuing their reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Circle Street Bridge. Due […]
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Student stories lead 33rd UMass Lowell Commencement Ceremonies
LOWELL — Archange Lombo declared as a computer engineering major in 2020 while classes were still being held remotely and he hadn’t met many of his fellow students. This memory, however, is not tinged with remorse. The Worcester resident and UMass Lowell senior looks back on the early accomplishments of his college journey fondly.
Massachusetts health agency inked multiple no-bid contracts for shelter system
The state’s health and human services agency greenlighted four no-bid contracts and an agreement to rent shelter space at a Quincy college for more than $237,000 a month as the Healey administration attempted to respond to an influx of migrants over the past year, according to documents obtained by the Herald.
A son’s promise
FITCHBURG — The day his mother was diagnosed with cancer five years ago, artist Matt Dunn made a metal dragonfly for her along with a promise. “If you can beat cancer, I can weld a thousand dragonflies,” the lifelong city resident vowed to her — and they both succeeded. During a recent visit with her […]
Pepperell Garden Club to host annual plant sale
PEPPERELL — Members of the Pepperell Garden Club are excited to announce their Annual Plant Sale to be held, rain or shine, from 8 a.m. until noon Saturday, May 18, at the Al Harris / Pepperell Senior Center, located at 37 Nashua Road. Billed as one of the largest and most popular plants sales in […]
Worcester Sheriff hosting annual Drive-Thru Senior Picnic
SHREWSBURY — Sheriff Lewis Evangelidis and the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office announced the return of the annual Sheriff’s Senior Picnic from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Scandinavian Athletic Club, located at 438 Lake St. Due to the success of previous years, the picnic will once again be held as a […]