FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of Sept. 29, 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 […]
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Scholarship fund honors late namesake following fundraising ride
BOYLSTON — Celebrating his late daughter with a scholarship fund and motorcycle rides has been healing in many ways for George Larassa and his family. “When Shawna passed away at just 19, it left a hole in our lives that can never be filled. She had worked so hard to earn scholarships for college and […]
City prepares for Halloween Parade and Trick-or-Treating
LEOMINSTER — Ghosts, goblins, princesses and more will fill downtown when the City of Leominster hosts its annual Halloween Parade at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. Following the parade, trick-or-treating will take place along Main Street from Mechanic Street to Merriam Avenue. To keep the tradition lively, the city is inviting businesses and organizations to […]
‘The Politics of Chocolate’ — A sweet but serious story
GROTON — Chocolate has a way of making people smile, but behind every bite lies a story layered with history, intrigue, and even a little espionage. The Groton Public Library will host a virtual presentation titled “The Politics of Chocolate with Cocoa Beantown” from 7 until 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30. This presentation — hosted […]
Mass. emergency shelter spending over $940M for FY25, latest state data shows
Gov. Maura Healey’s administration spent just over $940 million on emergency family shelters and related services last fiscal year, but the final total is projected to increase by tens of millions of dollars more as officials work to settle payments.
Fitness Studio Court comes to Fitchburg
FITCHBURG — The day dawned bright and sunny on Monday for the morning ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the Coolidge Park Fitness Court Studio. “This has been taken advantage of since this was built, people from all over have come to use it,” said Fitchburg Parks and Recreation Director James Bunnell at the July […]
