FATV HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Picks of the Week Monday 4:30 p.m., Kushmerek Connection with guest Peter Capodagli (New) Tuesday 7 p.m., “Barbara & You” with Singer Frances Rahaim (New) Wednesday 7 p.m., “Inside Fitchburg” with guest Maria Milagros (New) Wednesday 6 p.m., Conservation Commission Meeting (Live) Channel Comcast 8/Verizon 35 “Public” Sunday, 3 p.m., “Wicked […]
Local News
‘How we help communities help themselves’
LEOMINSTER — Gov. Maura Healey visited the city on Thursday to announce the latest round of Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Action Grants, totaling over $50 million. The grants support community-driven climate resilience planning and action ranging from flooding to extreme heat and sea level rise and will be distributed to more than 70 projects across […]
Fitchburg Arts Community project progressing
FITCHBURG — Project officials say the Fitchburg Arts Community construction process has been “relatively smooth” and is slated to be completed in January of 2025. Construction crews have been busy working on the three buildings that are being repurposed – the former B.F. Brown Middle School, former Academy Street School Annex, and the historic city […]
Senate approves maternal health bill
BOSTON — The Senate on Tuesday night passed an omnibus maternal health care package that expands care options and creates a path for certified professional midwives to become licensed. The Senate bill, which is similar to legislation the House passed last month, would also remove barriers to establishing free-standing birth centers, boost access to postpartum […]
Catania promotes Stephen Basile to chief revenue officer
AYER — Catania Oils, a leading supplier of plant-based oils in the Northeast, recently announced that VP of Sales and Marketing Stephen Basile has been promoted to chief revenue officer. In this new role, Basile will be responsible for the performance, strategy, and alignment of all departments within the company that relate to revenue generation. […]
Italian tradition, culture, and cuisine coming up this Saturday
LEOMINSTER — Italy’s many regions are wrapped up in natural beauty, art, and history, and they all pride themselves with the country’s most celebrated festivals. While the celebrations vary from one location to another, each one of these colorful festivals tells a story about the culture and traditions of the region. Leominster Mayor Dean Mazzarella, […]
