LEOMINSTER — Born two centuries apart, Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) and Walter Elias Disney (1901-1966), each profoundly impacted American culture. Local resident and author Mark Bodanza’s latest work takes a deep dive into these two fascinating Americans, with his 14th published book titled “Enlightenment & Enchantment: Two Men Who Shaped American Culture.” Bodanza, who is also […]
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Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of Nov. 4, 2024
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of Nov. 4, 2024. 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 […]
Local bar, restaurant workers weigh in on Question 5
When it comes to Question 5 — which will ask state voters on Tuesday to gradually increase the wages of tipped workers — many in the North Central Massachusetts hospitality industry will answer the question with a responding “no.” Brian Kelly, a bartender at Brady’s in Leominster, has a lot to say about Question 5, […]
Acting US attorney appoints MA district election officer
BOSTON — Acting U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy announced the appointment of a district election officer on Thursday, naming the individual who will oversee the efforts to handle election-day criminal complaints, fraud and threats of violence to officials, all under a national Justice Department program. Assistant United States Attorney Lucy Sun has been appointed to serve […]
FATV-LTV-PAC WEEKLY SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
FATV HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Picks of the Week Monday, 6 p.m., School Committee Meeting (Live) Tuesday, 8 p.m., Fitchburg Election Returns (Live) Wednesday, 7 p.m., Inside Fitchburg (New) Saturday, 12noon, FSU vs Plymouth State Football (Live) Channel Comcast 8/Verizon 35 “Public” Sunday, 9 p.m., “Wicked Good Food” Monday, 5 p.m., “North Central Journal” Tuesday 3 […]
Local artists invited to participate in ‘Small Works Art Exhibit’
LUNENBURG — Once again, the annual Small Works Art Exhibit is coming up at the Lunenburg Public Library this fall and holiday season. The exhibit will open on Saturday, Nov. 16, and will remain up until Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in the Wallace Community Room, of the Lunenburg Public Library, located at 1023 Massachusetts Ave. […]
