FITCHBURG — Community collaboration is at the heart of a renewed effort to build up the food pantry at Reingold Elementary School. A $1,000 donation from All One Credit Union facilitated by city resident Cheryl Cucchiara through J’J’s Helping Hands Network, the nonprofit organization she founded in honor of her late son, along with another […]
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FPS goes green with compostable trays in 4 schools
FITCHBURG — Being eco-friendly is extremely important in Fitchburg Public Schools. In Nutrition Services, a switch to compostable, non-styrofoam food trays has been in the works for close to four years. Now, it’s officially a reality. “We are thrilled to bring this project to life,” said Nutrition Services General Manager David Semenza. “Switching to compostable […]
Travel the heart and soul of New England with Ted Reinstein
PEPPERELL — Author and “Chronicle” reporter Ted Reinstein has condensed his many travels into a single, unique labor of love titled “Travels Through the Heart and Soul of New England,” and he is thrilled to talk about his new book with the community at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Lawrence Library, 15 Main St. […]
Journaling the wonders of nature in adult workshop
AYER — The community is welcome to build their skills of observation and curiosity as you explore elements of nature at the next Nature Journaling for Adults Workshop. The workshop, led by library staff member Tirza Davis, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Ayer Library, located at 26 East Main […]
Coat Giveaway warms kids, builds community resilience
FITCHBURG — In a heartwarming display of community collaboration and generosity, the Coat Giveaway event brought warmth and joy to local families last week. Held at Highland Baptist Church, the event was a joint effort by North End Subaru, Operation Warm, and Empower Children for Success (ECFS), all united by a shared mission to ensure […]
FATV-LTV-PAC WEEKLY SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
FATV HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: PICKS OF THE WEEK: Monday, noon, Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration (Live) Tuesday, 7 p.m., City Council Meeting (Live) Friday, 6 p.m., The Rock Walk (Premiere) Saturday, 2 p.m., Monty Tech/Fitchburg High vs. Worcester Hockey (Live) Saturday, 5 p.m., Fitchburg State vs UMass Dartmouth Hockey (Live) Channel Comcast 8/Verizon 35 “Public” […]
