Gardner, MA – October, 2024- The City of Gardner was recently awarded the final $3.5 million necessary to complete the reformative Rear Main Street project through the State’s new HousingWorks Grant program.
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‘Neither stopped dreaming,’ Local author explores the lives of Ben Franklin, Walt Disney
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 […]
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 […]
