FITCHBURG — Author Grant Llera will discuss his new book “Finding Fannie” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Fitchburg Historical Society, located at 781 Main St., in the Phoenix Building. Llera’s “Finding Fannie” is the historical love story of Fitchburg’s Fannie Woollacott Johnson, her husband Dean E. Johnson, and his second wife Janet […]
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FATV-LTV-PAC WEEKLY SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
FATV HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Picks of the Week Monday, 7 p.m., Chess Chat “U.S. Women & Champion Carissa Yip Wins Gold Medal at Chess Olympiad” (Live) Tuesday, 6 p.m., Zoning Board Meeting (Live) Tuesday, 7 p.m., “Barbara & You” with Frances Rahaim (replay) Thursday, 6:30 p.m., FLAP/FATV Debates (Live) Saturday, Noon. FHS vs Marlborough High […]
Community Calendar
Sunday, October 6 Sparrows Demystified: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Observe sparrows, adults. Register at massaudubon.org. Yoga at the Sanctuary: 10 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Join certified yoga instructor Jen Songer on this seasonal walk and gentle standing yoga. Register at massaudubon.org. Friends of Thayer […]
‘I love the ability to help someone’
LEOMINSTER — Longtime city resident and community leader Claire Freda was recently appointed as the Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) Board of Trustees chair by Gov. Maura Healey, the latest honor in a lengthy and distinguished history of public service that goes back nearly four decades. “It stands for so much and what the majority […]
State legislation opens the door to more federal funds
Legislation to allow the commonwealth to compete for federal funding to fund a variety of projects related to transportation, housing, climate, economic development, and technology was signed into law in late September, according to a statement by state Sen. John Cronin. The legislation, which Cronin served as the Senate’s lead negotiator on, leverages interest accrued […]
Helping homeless families regain independence
LEOMINSTER — The recent donation of $12,324 to North Star Family Home Services from IC Credit Union is set to make a profound impact on homeless families in North Central Massachusetts. The donation supports their Journey Home Project — an innovative initiative centered around a new apartment building that will house homeless families with children. […]
