There are heaps of family friendly holiday festivities in the Twin Cities area to take advantage of this month including the Winter Stroll in Leominster and Santa arriving by helicopter at the Fitchburg Municipal Airport, both taking place this coming weekend. The 19th annual Winter Stroll on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 3 to 5 p.m. […]
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State funds $1.6M for resurfacing project in Fitchburg
FITCHBURG — To fix up over two miles of roadway, the city will be receiving $1.6 million in state funding, according to a release from state Rep. Michael. Kushmerek and state Sen. John Cronin. The Massachusetts Municipal Paving Program has funded a resurfacing project of approximately 2.4 miles of roadway in Fitchburg. Sections of roadway […]
CTE study of 77 dead hockey players: Risk for brain disease increased with each year played
The Boston University CTE Center study of 77 dead male ice hockey players showed that the risk for the brain disease jumped by 34% with each year played.
Auditor DiZoglio claims legislative audit law takes effect Thursday but Galvin says not so fast
State Auditor Diana DiZoglio argued Wednesday that a successful ballot question allowing her office to investigate the Legislature takes effect Thursday, a claim that was immediately rebuked by Massachusetts’ top election official.
‘Fellowship between the schools and the community,’ 28th annual Breakfast for the Bands Rotary fundraiser nets $20K for high school bands
FITCHBURG — This year’s Breakfast for the Bands Rotary fundraiser netted over $20,000 that will be awarded to the Fitchburg and Leominster high school bands in the new year. The yearly tradition is co-chaired by the Rotary Club of Fitchburg and the Rotary Club of Leominster. It began in 1995 and while the location alternates […]
Study assesses ridership, costs of Northern Tier rail
Running consistent passenger rail service for 140 miles through northern Massachusetts communities to connect North Adams and Boston could attract hundreds of riders per day, but would also require hundreds of millions of dollars in up-front capital costs, state transportation officials concluded. Wrapping up a study of “Northern Tier” passenger rail options, the Department of […]
