U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan and officials from Lowell, Lawrence and Clinton gathered in front of Lowell City Hall Monday morning to highlight a total of $7 million in federal grant funding given to the three communities for the cleanup of brownfield sites.
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School overrides back on the ballot on Tuesday
TOWNSEND — Voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to again consider two school-related overrides – amounting to roughly $1.6 million total – after similar overrides received a mixed response in March and April. Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11 for the special election. The ballot will ask […]
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of June 10, 2024
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of June 10, 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. […]
FEMA hands out $3.5M in disaster aid to residents
Federal emergency response coordinators said they handed out more than $3.5 million in disaster aid to residents after storms left roads and homes damaged last fall in Bristol and Worcester counties, according to newly released data.
Local biz Nutrishop under new ownership
FITCHBURG — The ribbon cutting celebration held on June 1 to mark the re-opening of Nutrishop under new ownership showcased all the health-centric business has to offer. “It meant the world to us to have so many friends and family come out to support us for our grand reopening,” said Tracey Voyer, who now owns […]
City Parks and Rec director made ‘Impact of the Year’
FITCHBURG — For James Bunnell, the Parks and Recreation director, every working day is a bit more than a walk in the park. You can find him organizing youth activities, maintaining city playgrounds or consulting with the tree warden about areas that need shade – all of which represent only a tiny portion of his […]
