HARVARD — The community is invited to step into New England’s rich burial history with The Gravestone Girls at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Harvard Public Library, 4 Pond St. This fascinating presentation, Welcome to the Graveyard, will explore nearly 400 years of cemetery art, symbolism, and history — from colonial burial grounds […]
Local News
City Hall Closed for Columbus Day
City Hall will be closed on Monday, October 13 and will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, October 14 at 8:30am.
Please note: There will be NO delay in rubbish/recycling collection.
RC Excitement provides entertainment for all at Fitchburg track complex
FITCHBURG — This Saturday’s Xpedition Series grand finale at RC Excitement is a family friendly event open to everyone in the community that will feature dozens of drivers. The Oct. 11 affair open to the public at New England’s premier RC — remote control — racing complex at 208 Bemis Rd. is the culmination of […]
Shirley Police, Fire, DPW spotlighted at annual Public Safety Day
SHIRLEY — On the last Saturday in September, the town’s annual Public Safety Day was held on the municipal common, with colorful pop-ups dotting the grass. Police, fire and DPW vehicles — all shined and looking like new — parked nearby in front of the police station, Town Offices and the Library. It was a […]
Community Calendar
Friday, Oct. 10 Laurelwood Garden Club monthly Meeting: 9 a.m.; Fitchburg Historical Society, 781 Main St., Fitchburg. Jesse Averka, Contact Julie Palioca at 978-537-7630 for more information. Tot Time: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Stories, songs, and crafts; ages 1-3. 978-772-8250. Baby Time: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. […]
State education funding formula to open for public comment
State education officials will seek public input on the long embattled Chapter 70 funding formula that distributes state aid to local school districts, the Healey administration announced Thursday.
