FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of Oct. 14, 2024. 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 […]
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Thunder in the city
LEOMINSTER — The touching motorcycle procession held on Oct. 9 in honor of Phil Desmarais was a fitting tribute and send off for the lifelong city resident and longtime American Harley-Davidson business owner who was known as a stand-up guy and was loved by many. Scores of people showed up for the funeral mass held […]
Hospital closure working group holds first meeting
AYER – This week the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the membership of the Nashoba Valley working group, which was created to address the health care needs of the region following the closure of Nashoba Valley Medical Center. Last month, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced two working groups focused on stabilizing and revitalizing health care in communities impacted […]
Nashoba Tech welcomes new staff members for 2024-2025
Nashoba Valley Technical High School has welcomed new staff members for the 2024-2025 school year.
Worcester resident wins $4M prize on scratch ticket this week
WORCESTER — After purchasing a scratch ticket at Family Farms in Shrewsbury on Tuesday, one city resident scratched off her ticket and realized she hit the big one. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission, Laura Capalbo, of Worcester, is the winner of a $4 million prize in the State Lottery’s “$100X Cash” instant ticket […]
Folk musician to perform Western-themed album
FITCHBURG — Folk/Roots musician Marc Berger will perform songs from his Western-themed album, RIDE, and share some unforgettable stories about his experiences as an easterner in remote parts of the mountain and desert West at a special concert titled “American Roots Music with Marc Berger” at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, at the Fitchburg Senior […]
