FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of May 12, 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 […]
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‘Your kindness has brought us strength and comfort’
LUNENBURG — Hadley Boucher is in many ways like any other six-year-old girl. Besides being a social butterfly and having lots of friends, Hadley — or Haddie B as she is affectionately called by her family and friends — is a talented athlete. She plays dek hockey, basketball, and lacrosse and while she’s a fierce […]
Monty Tech students experience firefighter training at MA Fire Academy
STOW — A group of senior HVAC and Property Maintenance students from Monty Tech had the opportunity to participate in a hands-on, immersive experience at the Massachusetts Fire Academy in April. This field trip offered valuable training and insights into firefighting techniques, fire safety, and team building. The Massachusetts Fire Academy provides fire training to […]
Enjoy the musical talents of the Boston Saxophone Quartet
LEOMINSTER — Enjoy the musical talents of the Boston Saxophone Quartet as they present “Instruments & the Movies” at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at the Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. This free event will feature a unique concert where you’ll learn about the instruments behind the arrangements and enjoy a wide selection of […]
FATV-LTV-PAC WEEKLY SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
FATV HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: PICKS OF THE WEEK: Monday, 7 p.m., Chess Chat: “Chess Players Mourn Death of Icelandic Grandmaster Fridrik Olafsson” Tuesday, 7 p.m., “Light the Town Purple,” Relay for Life Wednesday, 7 p.m., State of the City Address delivered by Mayor Squailia PUBLIC Channel: Comcast 8/Verizon 35 Monday, 7 p.m., “Chess Chat” Tuesday, […]
Editorial: Nurses’ poll, poor hospital ratings tell tale of declining care
The quality of hospital care in a state with some of the most prestigious medical centers in the world continues its years-long trend of decline. That’s not some Ivy Tower opinion, but rather one from those on the front lines of health care. It’s what the annual survey of registered nurses found, reinforcing conclusions reached […]
