FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of Feb. 24, 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 will follow […]
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Larger than life
LEOMINSTER — Dedicated. Larger than life. A true legend. These are just some of the ways community members and friends are describing Robert ‘Bob’ Healy in the wake of the talented music conductor, theatre director, and educator passing away on Feb. 6 at the age of 78. The longtime city resident was deeply entrenched in […]
Community Foundation awards $139K to regional health projects
FITCHBURG — With the Nashoba Valley Medical Center now closed, the Ayer Fire Department was recently forced to add a third mechanical chest compression system to a fire engine to compensate for the lack of a nearby emergency room. The addition was just one of 14 community health projects that were recently awarded funding through […]
Revontulent Folk Dancers to host workshop and dance
FITCHBURG — The Revontulet Folk Dancers are excited to present a Nordic folk dance workshop and an evening dance to be held Saturday, March 22, at the Finnish Center at Saima Park, located at 67 Scott Road. In the afternoon, guest instructors Tom Roby and Laura Stern will teach two popular dances — the Hambo […]
North Central MA Chamber approves financing for new fitness center
CLINTON —The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC), the economic development arm of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, recently approved $32,000 to support the startup of Best Family Fitness, a new fitness center located at 360 High St. Serving patrons of all athletic backgrounds, Best Family Fitness will focus on clients seeking more […]
FATV-LTV-PAC WEEKLY SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
FATV HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: PICKS OF THE WEEK: Monday, 6 p.m., School Committee Meeting (Live) Monday, 5 p.m., North Central Journal featuring Author and Historian Mark Bodanza Tuesday, 7 p.m., Barbara & You with “Yankee Dixon Band” (New) Wednesday, 7 p.m., Inside Fitchburg with Big Brothers Big Sisters & Fitchburg Heroes Friday, 6:30 p.m., The […]
