LEOMINSTER — Rotarians, Fitchburg and Leominster high schools band members and directors, and band supporters gathered at Il Camino Restaurant on Jan. 14 for the presentation of the proceeds from the 27th annual Breakfast for the Bands fundraiser in November. The Rotary Clubs of Fitchburg and Leominster thanked local businesses and the public for supporting […]
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Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of Jan. 20, 2024
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of Jan. 20, 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 […]
‘I am unhappy’: Convicted fraudster and ex-Massachusetts state Sen. Dean Tran delays sentencing again
“It’s unfair to me. It’s unfair to the government. It’s unfair to the people who have made time to be here,” Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV said. “It’s unfair, it’s inappropriate and I feel like I have no choice but to continue this hearing.”
‘Every item…represents kindness and compassion,’ Reingold food pantry re-stocked through community efforts
FITCHBURG — Community collaboration is at the heart of a renewed effort to build up the food pantry at Reingold Elementary School. A $1,000 donation from All One Credit Union facilitated by city resident Cheryl Cucchiara through J’J’s Helping Hands Network, the nonprofit organization she founded in honor of her late son, along with another […]
FPS goes green with compostable trays in 4 schools
FITCHBURG — Being eco-friendly is extremely important in Fitchburg Public Schools. In Nutrition Services, a switch to compostable, non-styrofoam food trays has been in the works for close to four years. Now, it’s officially a reality. “We are thrilled to bring this project to life,” said Nutrition Services General Manager David Semenza. “Switching to compostable […]
Travel the heart and soul of New England with Ted Reinstein
PEPPERELL — Author and “Chronicle” reporter Ted Reinstein has condensed his many travels into a single, unique labor of love titled “Travels Through the Heart and Soul of New England,” and he is thrilled to talk about his new book with the community at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Lawrence Library, 15 Main St. […]
