The Cowabunga Splash Park — a new feature at Davis Farmland that claims to be the largest zero-depth splash park in America — will be celebrating a grand opening Thursday morning at the Sterling park. Spanning an area equivalent to 36 full-size pickleball courts, the Cowabunga Splash Park is packed with exhilarating water features and […]
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Boston University laying off 120 employees, enacts 5% budget cuts
Boston University laying off 120 employees, enacts 5% budget cuts: ‘This is a day of loss for all of us’
Shark bites fisherman on Massachusetts beach: ‘A wake-up call’
Shark bites fisherman on Massachusetts beach: ‘A wake-up call’
Business confidence up in June but still pessimistic, survey shows
Business confidence was up slightly in June but remains in pessimistic territory, according to the Associated Industries of Massachusetts, news that comes after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported greater-than-expected job growth and lower unemployment for last month.
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of July 7, 2025
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of July 7, 2025. Road Construction Monday – Sunday 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. River Street Bridge: MassDOT’s contractor Northern Construction has implemented a detour on the River Street Bridge. All southbound traffic […]
Massachusetts declares ‘Hurricane Preparedness Week’
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey declared “Hurricane Preparedness Week” across the state over the coming days, as the first storm of the season moves across the U.S.