FITCHBURG — The Fitchburg Housing Authority celebration on Thursday shined a light on all those who play a part in providing roofs over so many heads. The 7th annual Fitchburg Housing Authority (FHA) Staff & Friends Appreciation Day at Coggshall Park on Aug. 14 recognized individuals from FHA, Opportunities for Hope (OFH), which operates local […]
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Leominster library story walk celebrates kindergartners
LEOMINSTER — There’s a special story walk set up at the Library geared towards youngsters going into kindergarten. Leominster Public Library Head of Children’s Services Sarah Chapdelaine said children from Leominster and surrounding communities are welcome to stop by the library and check out the outdoor kindergarten celebration story walk featuring the book “Pete the […]
Pepperell prepares for 250th birthday party
PEPPERELL — The culmination of years of planning and hard work is coming to fruition as the town continues celebrating its 250th birthday. The special anniversary party on Saturday, Aug. 23 at the town field at 4 Hollis St. to mark the monumental semiquincentennial milestone will begin at 3 p.m. The family friendly event is […]
Community Calendar
Friday, August 15 Florence Sawyer School ESL Tutoring: 10 a.m.-Noon; Bolton Public Library, 738 Main St. Drop-in program for students at FSS who are learning English. Novel-Tea Book Club for Seniors: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Discuss “Flying Solo” by Linda Holmes, while sipping a cup of “Blueberry Splash” tea. Register at […]
Fitchburg teen accused of assaulting police officer following Tewksbury crash
TEWKSBURY — A 17-year-old boy from Fitchburg is facing multiple charges after allegedly shoving a police officer and being subdued with pepper spray during an early-morning arrest that followed a rollover crash.
Judge grants injunction against former Market Basket execs for trespassing claims
LOWELL — Lowell Superior Court Judge William Barrett granted an injunction for a restraining order against fired Market Basket executives Joe Schmidt and Tom Gordon, barring both men from entering company property after the company accused them of trespassing about two dozen times after they had been fired.
