Fitchburg firefighters responded to a small brush fire that was sparked Thursday morning at about 8:40 a.m. by a transformer explosion at the intersection of North Street and Rindge Road. Fitchburg State University Police and Unitil personnel also responded to the incident. No injuries were reported.
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Low-Cost pet vaccine clinic to be held this Saturday
FITCHBURG — Second Chance Animal Services, based in East Brookfield, announced the spring running of the Jeffrey P. Stephens Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic, to be held from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, April 26, at the Fitchburg Fire Department, located at 33 North St. The City Clerk will be present to register Fitchburg dogs, and […]
Downtown Parking Meters Now Active
New Downtown Parking Meters being enforced
Fitchburg developing designs to reduce flooding, improve Coolidge Park
FITCHBURG — The city recently began designing improvements for Coolidge Park to reduce downstream flooding, improve water quality in Falulah Brook, and enhance the park for the community. According to a release from the Fitchburg Department of Community Development, the project will focus on sections of the park near Falulah Brook and will aim to […]
Eye on Art: ‘Final Export’ showcases work of UML’s art and design graduates
The UMass Lowell Department of Art and Design will present “Final Export: Spring 2025 Graphic Design BFA Exhibition.” The exhibit will be on display in the University Gallery and Mahoney Gallery, all in Mahoney Hall, located on UMass Lowell’s South Campus at 870 Broadway Street in Lowell. The exhibition will run through April 26. All […]
Stages: Neary’s ‘Take Ten Two’ a laugh-fest at Firehouse Center
“This one is all for laughs.”