BOSTON — The state will close its remaining motel and hotel shelters this summer, Gov. Maura Healey announced Monday, as the governor and lawmakers have imposed restrictions on the emergency housing system over the past year and family enrollment has declined. Thirty-two hotel shelters remain, down from a peak of 100 in the summer of […]
Local News
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of May 19, 2025
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of May 19, 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 […]
Familiar Strangers to perform in Princeton
PRINCETON — With musical roots firmly planted in bluegrass, Celtic, country, rock and everywhere between, the Familiar Strangers bend the genres of well-known tunes with each double stop of the fiddle, strum of the guitar, thump of the upright bass or slide of the dobro. The Princeton Arts Society is thrilled to welcome the community […]
Community Calendar
Sunday, May 18 Sunday Morning Bird Walk: 8 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Register at massaudubon.org. Yoga at the Sanctuary: 10 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Join certified yoga instructor Jen Songer on this seasonal walk and gentle standing yoga. Register at massaudubon.org. Seedling Swap: 1:15-2:30 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 […]
‘You can feel their voices in the space’
FITCHBURG — Gallery Marquee has a dynamic new photography exhibit currently on display titled “Student Life: Our Story.” Curated and juried by students from Fitchburg State University (FSU), the exhibition that is on view through July 5 at the 699 Main St. gallery was organized through an open call to university students and emerging photographers […]
City prepares for Memorial Day celebrations
LEOMINSTER — The city welcomes veterans and volunteers to participate in the annual Memorial Day events that take place throughout the holiday weekend. Memorial Day observances kick off with a White Cross Twilight Ceremony on Friday, May 23 at 6 p.m. at the Leominster Veterans Center located at 100 West St. and on Saturday, May […]
