CLINTON — Kids in Massachusetts, and nationwide, are behind on reading. In her State of the Commonwealth address at the beginning of this year, Gov. Maura Healey proposed a $30 million investment over five years to boost early literacy efforts. “Every child in this state needs to be able to read and read well — […]
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Students create new political parties at Sizer
Sizer School student Charlotte Funk, of Fitchburg, presented her idea for a new political party as part of a school project this week, called “My Party.” Fitchburg Mayor Sam Squailia, far left, visited the school to serve as the guest judge for several of the top projects. The assignment was to create a new political […]
Healey: Probe into recruit’s death should play out before feds get involved
Gov. Maura Healey said an investigation into the death of a Massachusetts State Police recruit this month by an outside attorney should play out first before federal investigators get involved.
Healey signs law allowing Mass. to compete for federal funds with state savings dollars
Gov. Maura Healey signed legislation Tuesday that enables the state to use the interest generated off its multi-billion dollar savings account as matching funds to compete for federal funds, a move she said is key to beefing up Massachusetts’ infrastructure.
Massachusetts elected official pays $8,000 fine after he got his home’s stairs ‘done for free’
Massachusetts elected official pays $8,000 fine after he got his home’s stairs ‘done for free’
Fitchburg Library set to break ground on renovation project
FITCHBURG.— In a transformative effort that will greatly improve a community resource and destination, the Fitchburg Public Library building project will celebrate the start of construction with an official groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 8. Clearing the last hurdle, the project was recently granted a variance from the state Board of Building Regulations and Standards and […]
