FITCHBURG — Rollstone Congregational Church hosted a special Blessing of the Coats recently, which included the collection of over 50 coats and warm winter accessories by the deacons. The collection drive also included cold weather bags for men and women in need of warm weather accessories and the Mitten Drive, where mittens, hats, and nap […]
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FATV-LTV-PAC WEEKLY SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
FATV HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Picks of the Week Sunday, 9 a.m., “Inside Fitchburg on a Motorcycle” – A Tribute to Ken Jones Sunday, 5:30pm Tree Lighting (Live) Monday, 6 p.m., School Committee Meeting (Live) Tuesday, 7 p.m., “Barbara & You,” featuring Mendon County Ramblers Bluegrass Band (New) Wednesday, 7 p.m., “Inside Fitchburg,” featuring Kathleen Reynolds […]
Community Calendar
Sunday, December 1 Finnish Christmas Pastry Baking: 10 a.m.-noon; Finnish Center at Saima Park, 67 Scott Road, Fitchburg. Bake traditional “Joulutorttu”, Finnish Christmas pastry, and taste “glogi”; $20. 978-407-9690. Holiday Concert: 2-3:30 p.m.; Emanuel Lutheran Church, 1200 John Fitch Highway, Fitchburg. From Darkness to Light: 5 p.m.; Christ Church, 569 Main St., Fitchburg. A candle-lit […]
Study examines ‘passenger rail service alternatives’ across state
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced the release of the Northern Tier Passenger Rail Study final report, which looked into passenger rail service options between Western Mass. and Boston. The Northern Tier Passenger Rail Study examined the benefits, costs, and investments necessary to implement passenger rail service from North Adams to Greenfield […]
State agricultural commissioner highlights ‘Green Friday’ at local tree farm
STOW — To highlight the state’s Christmas tree growers, Gov.Maura Healey declared Friday, Nov. 29 as “Green Friday” and State Agricultural Commissioner Ashley Randle celebrated the declaration with other state and local officials in Stow at Taproot Tree Farm with a presentation of a Governor’s Proclamation followed by a ceremonial Christmas tree cutting. “Purchasing a […]
Brass quintet to play free concert in Winchendon
The public is invited to a free program of traditional and modern holiday music arranged for brass quintet and performed by the Pioneer Valley Brass on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 4 p.m at the Unitarian Universalist Church at 126 Central St. in Winchendon. The concert is part of a series of Vespers programs with musical […]
