FITCHBURG — U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan joined Fitchburg leaders to highlight the progress being made on NewVue Communities’ new housing project, the Fitchburg Arts Community. The housing project’s creation was made possible in part by federal American Rescue Plan Act funding and federal tax credits that support the creation of affordable housing. “Housing costs […]
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Laurelwood Garden Club to host first meeting of the season
FITCHBURG — The Laurelwood Garden Club will hold its first meeting for the 2024-2025 season at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at the Fitchburg Art Museum, l85 Elm St. Judith Taylor, owner of Seeds2Plate, will give a presentation on the “Adventures in Propagation” focusing on houseplants – however outdoor plants will be covered. The discussion […]
Community Calendar
Friday, September 6 Preschool STEAM Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. 978-897-8572. Tot Time – Bang-a-rang Yoga: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Stories, songs, games, and movement. 978-772-8250. Baby Boogie: 11 a.m.; Bolton Public Library, 738 Main St. Stories, songs, and engaging props; ages 0-2. boltonpubliclibrary.org. Llama Lounge: 11:30 […]
Steward Health Care CEO de la Torre could face contempt charge for ignoring subpoena
A day after an attorney wrote that Steward Health Care’s CEO won’t be at a congressional hearing next week despite being subpoenaed, lawmakers said they’re working on a contempt citation against the embattled leader.
Human cases of EEE, West Nile virus reported in Middlesex County
The Department of Public Health reported on Thursday that human cases of both Eastern equine encephalitis and West Nile virus have been found in Middlesex County.
Massachusetts hate crime: Quincy man sentenced to 18 months after tirade against Asian family
A federal court judge has sentenced a 78-year-old white Quincy man to 18 months in prison for threatening to kill an Asian family, telling them to “go back to China,” before he drove his car into a member of the family.
