WESTMINSTER — Longtime town resident Darrel Hopkins started off the new year on a high note being named the 2024 Leominster Veteran of the Year. He was presented with a framed certificate and some gift cards at the inauguration ceremony in Leominster on Jan. 6 and will be grand marshal of the city’s Memorial Day […]
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‘We cannot play nice anymore’
BILLERICA — As Americans and the rest of the world grapple with a steady drumbeat of controversial actions in the first weeks of the new Trump administration, some attendees of a town hall hosted by Democratic U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan expressed deep fears over the direction of the country.
Harvard University sued for paying workers only once a month: ‘Withholding… millions of dollars’
Harvard University sued for reportedly paying employees only once a month: ‘Withholding… millions of dollars’
Fitchburg brings the art
FITCHBURG — Dina Vazquez and Paulina Torress recently announced an open call for artists for their upcoming exhibition titled “Water: Currents of Change” to be held at Gallery Marquee — a new community-based art gallery in the heart of downtown Fitchburg. “We are seeking artists working in all mediums to explore the themes of water […]
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of Feb. 3, 2025
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of Feb. 3, 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 […]
‘One of the great honors of my life,’ longtime Fitchburg police chief retires, hands over the baton
FITCHBURG — It’s the end of a long and distinguished era for Police Chief Ernest Martineau, who officially retired on Jan. 31, ten years to the day he first stepped into the role. He is handing over the reins to a new chief of police, Steven Giannini, who has been second-in-command captain with the Fitchburg […]
