The state’s health and human services agency greenlighted four no-bid contracts and an agreement to rent shelter space at a Quincy college for more than $237,000 a month as the Healey administration attempted to respond to an influx of migrants over the past year, according to documents obtained by the Herald.
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A son’s promise
FITCHBURG — The day his mother was diagnosed with cancer five years ago, artist Matt Dunn made a metal dragonfly for her along with a promise. “If you can beat cancer, I can weld a thousand dragonflies,” the lifelong city resident vowed to her — and they both succeeded. During a recent visit with her […]
Pepperell Garden Club to host annual plant sale
PEPPERELL — Members of the Pepperell Garden Club are excited to announce their Annual Plant Sale to be held, rain or shine, from 8 a.m. until noon Saturday, May 18, at the Al Harris / Pepperell Senior Center, located at 37 Nashua Road. Billed as one of the largest and most popular plants sales in […]
Worcester Sheriff hosting annual Drive-Thru Senior Picnic
SHREWSBURY — Sheriff Lewis Evangelidis and the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office announced the return of the annual Sheriff’s Senior Picnic from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Scandinavian Athletic Club, located at 438 Lake St. Due to the success of previous years, the picnic will once again be held as a […]
Tails were waggin’ at inaugural pet fest
FITCHBURG — The first annual “Love Our Pets Festival” was held in Fitchburg on Saturday, May 4, and showed local pet owners the many ways to show love to their furry family members. “We wanted to celebrate “National Pet Month” and showcase all the great resources, vets, therapy pets, artists and crafters in our region,” […]
FATV-LTV-PAC WEEKLY SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
FATV HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Picks of the Week Monday 7 p.m., “Chess Chat” Gukesh Dommaraju Wins FIDE Candidates Tournament (Live) Tuesday 7 p.m., “Barbara & You Special” with guest host Kat Deal (New) Wednesday 7 p.m., “Inside Fitchburg” guests from the YMCA (New) Thursday 6:30 p.m., Fitchburg State University Graduate Degree Commencement (Live) Saturday 10 […]
