LEOMINSTER — Beacon MedTech Solutions recently announced that Phil Littlefield will serve as director of operations, effective immediately. With a track record of success in global manufacturing, medical device production and Lean Six Sigma practices, Littlefield will lead Beacon MedTech’s operations organization in developing new processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives and implementing best practices to […]
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Featherstone predicts early spring
LEOMINSTER — Featherstone the pink flamingo has spoken. After not seeing his shadow at the 10th annual Groundhog Day with Featherstone ceremony bright and early on Friday morning in Monument Square, it was declared by Mayor Dean Mazzarella that spring will come early. “Spring is around the corner,” the mayor said after the Jan. 31 […]
Rotary welcomes new members, gears up for annual fundraiser
FITCHBURG — The Fitchburg East Rotary club has been bustling with activity, recently welcoming two new members and gearing up for the 44th annual Super Bowl Brunch fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 9. Two city residents were recently installed in the club, Fitchburg High School Class of 2011 member Mollie Reynolds and Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical […]
Community Calendar
Friday, January 31 Celebrate Hot Chocolate Day: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Drop-in to pick up a “Snowman Soup” kit, to keep you warm and cozy, while supplies last. bigelowlibrary.org. Preschool STEAM Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. 978-897-8572. Tot Time: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, […]
Healey’s 7.4% spending hike in FY26 ‘certainly gives us pause,’ Senate budget chief says
A top Senate Democrat expressed skepticism toward Gov. Maura Healey’s plan to boost state spending by 7.4% in fiscal year 2026 as Massachusetts faces constrained tax revenue growth and increased costs of doing business.
City progressing in dealing with sewage overflow
FITCHBURG — In addition to completing significant work to deal with sewage overflow issues to date, the city recently announced the approval of $4.1 million in loan forgiveness for the ongoing Combined Sewer Overflow Separation and Rehabilitation projects. During widespread flooding, such as the wet summer of 2023, flooding near sewage treatment facilities would cause […]
