FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of April 8, 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. […]
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Solar eclipse: Watch parties in North Central MA
Weather reports indicate clear skies are ahead for those interested in watching the solar eclipse on Monday and, in North Central Massachusetts, a variety of watch parties have been scheduled and are open to all. The events include regular solar eclipse watch parties, special teen activities and even an “Eclipse Henna” gathering, with an event […]
A beautiful gift
FITCHURG – Aury Rivera had tears in her eyes as she took in the happy, bustling scene at the Princess Boutique on Friday afternoon. This is the second year the educator has helmed the Fitchburg High School Latin American Club sponsored affair, which offered up 541 gorgeous prom dresses in a multitude of colors and […]
Fitchburg community asked to help resolve 30-year mystery
Fitchburg community asked to help resolve 30-year mystery FITCHBURG — Investigators in Oswego County, N.Y. are turning to the community in Fitchburg, as well as Leominster, in hopes of finding key information regarding a mysterious kidnapping in New Haven, NY in 1994. At the 30 year mark of the investigation, the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office […]
Concert series matches the piano with the composer
ASHBURNHAM — Once again the Historical Piano Concert Series offers the truly unique opportunity to listen to classical works played on the pianos they were meant to be heard on, each matched to an instrument of that composer’s era. “It is the most comprehensive collection in the United States, and one of the few in […]
Theatre at the Mount expands sensory-friendly programming
GARDNER — Theatre at the Mount is thrilled to announce an expansion of their Sensory-Friendly (SF) theatre program in collaboration with The ARC. This initiative aims to provide inclusive and accessible live theatre experiences for individuals with autism and other sensory sensitivities. The journey began in 2014 with an inspirational phone call from Mary Heafy, […]
