Massachusetts Senate Democrats will take up a $57.9 billion budget later this month that does not close a projected budget gap at the MBTA, where officials expect the agency will run a more than $600 million operating deficit come the new fiscal year that starts in July.
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Local firefighter to compete for funniest in New England
LEOMINSTER — New England’s bravest will battle it out to see who will be named the funniest firefighter in the region and, among six finalists, a 12-year-veteran of the Leominster Fire Department is hoping that’s him. Firefighter Jonathan Williams will be competing against other firefighters from around the state in the America’s Funniest Firefighter New […]
Court rulings may force action on home equity theft
BOSTON — After a state judge ruled this month that Massachusetts law governing municipal home equity takings “requires Legislative correction,” a state senator who has filed a related bill for years said Monday that he was ready to start demanding roll call votes on his proposal. Members of the Legislature’s taxation panel began voting Monday […]
Cheers to 25 years
LEOMINSTER — Celebrating 25 years in business is impressive, a feat that Neil Abramson and his family do not take for granted. “We built this on a dream that we didn’t even know was bottled up inside us,” the businessman said to the crowd gathered for the silver anniversary ribbon cutting celebration held at Cutie […]
Laurelwood Garden Club presents ‘Go Native Planting’
FITCHBURG — Members of the Laurelwood Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 10, at the Fitchburg Art Museum, 165 Elm St. Members are welcome to meet and enjoy refreshments – provided by club members – before the meeting and program begin. “Laurie Bebick, a club member, will present and […]
Adult learning program at FSU celebrates 20 years
FITCHBURG — The adult learning program at Fitchburg State University has been serving the area for 20 years and that is something to celebrate. The program, Adult Learning in the Fitchburg Area (ALFA), will mark their 20th anniversary with several events this spring, including a Community Gallery installation at the Fitchburg Art Museum through May […]
