FITCHBURG — The campus at Fitchburg State University is opening to the public for its inaugural Summer Series, a month-long lineup of free, family-friendly events designed to bring joy, connection, and creativity to the heart of the city. Kicking off Thursday, July 10 at 8 p.m. with a screening of Disney Pixar’s beloved animated film […]
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Kurt Russell visits Massachusetts site of ancestor’s Revolutionary War death
Renowned American actor Kurt Russell spent part of his July 4th visiting the Arlington house where his eighth great-grandfather was butchered to death by British soldiers in a battle that kicked off the Revolutionary War.
Maura Healey ready to cut local project spending if Massachusetts hits financial downturn
Gov. Maura Healey said her budget office is ready to slash millions in legislative earmarks for local projects, and will seek the extraordinary power to cut spending across all state government.
‘Fitchburg Red’ runs through the Housing Authority’s 4 brand new trucks
FITCHBURG — The city Housing Authority recently introduced four brand-new Ford trucks in signature “Fitchburg Red” during a celebratory event at the Green Acres family housing community. These vehicles replace the Fitchburg Housing Authority’s (FHA) three older blue trucks and represent a major upgrade in servicing FHA’s 518 housing units across the city. The event […]
The family that plays together
LEOMINSTER — The spin class crew at the Leominster Community Branch YMCA is a tight knit bunch who enjoys celebrating holidays and birthdays together. Longtime city resident Jim Hohman recently celebrated the Fourth of July with members of the spin class he has taught for a decade a week early since the Y will be […]
City Council subcommittee votes to maintain fluoridation of water
FITCHBURG — The City Council’s legislative affairs committee, chaired by At-Large Councilor Beth Walsh, voted to maintain fluoridation of the city’s water, an issue that carried some heated discussion during the Tuesday evening meeting at the Legislative Building. Proponents for abolishing fluoride, At-Large Councilor Marcus DiNatale and Ward 3 Councilor Andrew Couture, brought guest speakers, […]
