FITCHBURG – The local Animal Control office is seeking to begin the community conversation about the high number of stray dogs and cats that will be out in the summer heat with no one to assist them. Called a “Community Conversation About Pets” Leominster and Fitchburg Animal Control have scheduled this discussion for Monday, June […]
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Cronin secures funding for Fitchburg housing production
FITCHBURG — The city was allotted $1 million in direct funding to support housing production during the Senate budget debate at the end of May, according to a statement from Sen. John Cronin. “A robust, high-quality housing stock is essential to Fitchburg’s revitalization,” said Sen. Cronin. “The funds secured in this year’s budget will go […]
Ex-Massachusetts official accused of defrauding investors in his marijuana company
Ex-Massachusetts official accused of defrauding investors in his marijuana company
Massachusetts shelter spending climbs to $655 million as costs continue to mount
Spending on Massachusetts shelters housing migrants and local residents climbed to $655 million as of the end of May as costs continued to mount.
Tiger shark washes up on Nantucket; Atlantic White Shark Conservancy reports new detection data
A large tiger shark washed up on a Nantucket beach this week, a “really unique” incident this early in the season for the warm water species.
Local Veterans award scholarships to eight seniors
LEOMINSTER — Members of the local chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America held a ceremony on May 14 at Carter Park to award scholarships to eight high school seniors. The Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Chapter 116 awarded scholarships to Leominster seniors Lily Rice, Nina Marchetti, Alaina Garcia, Taylor Crowley, Sam Eichmann, Victoria Miele, […]
