BOSTON — Escalating her administration’s response to a potential health care crisis, Gov. Maura Healey on Tuesday suggested Steward Health Care transfer its Massachusetts hospitals to new operators “as soon as possible” and demanded long-sought financial information about the for-profit system in the next few days. Healey penned a three-page letter to Steward CEO Ralph […]
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Find winter fun at the Oval
WORCESTER — A happy crowd gathered last Friday at the Worcester Common Oval, the family-friendly ice skating rink in downtown that will be open extended hours during February school vacation. Adults and children of all ages laced up their skates and took to the ice while music played in the background and a firepit provided […]
Leominster needs info on ‘specific’ flood damage for appeal of FEMA denial
LEOMINSTER — Did your basement fill with water completely? Did livable rooms have water so high you couldn’t see the electrical outlets? If so, your help may be needed in order to continue the fight for a FEMA disaster declaration from the Sept. 11 flood – and the much-needed relief funding that comes with it. […]
Delegation worried about ‘nefarious role of private equity’ in Steward crisis
All 11 members of the Massachusetts delegation to D.C. signed onto a letter Thursday to Cerberus Capital Management, the private equity firm that owned Steward Health Care’s hospitals from 2010 until 2021, seeking information amid “growing concerns” about the financial plight Steward now finds itself in. “We are particularly concerned about the extent to which […]
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of Feb. 19, 2024
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of Feb. 19, 2024. Road Construction Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Expect road closures, delays and detours. MassDOT will be continuing their reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Circle Street Bridge. […]
Let your creativity shine for ‘01420 Week’
FITCHBURG — The local creative community is gearing up for a showcase of the city’s cultural assets and community pride during a week-long celebration for April school vacation. And, in the meantime, organizers are calling for artists, performers or anyone interested in sharing a creative outlet. Called “01420 Week,” the week intends to promote local […]
