FATV HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Picks of the Week Monday 10:30 p.m., “Que Buena Onda” Podcast (New) Tuesday 7 p.m., “Barbara & You” with guest David Letters and More Anniversary videos (New) Tuesday 6 p.m., Planning Board Meeting (Live) Wednesday 10:30 a.m., Montachusett Public Health Network Meeting (Live) Wednesday 7 p.m., “Discussing Fitchburg Now” Channel Comcast […]
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Maternal health care expansion signed into law
BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey signed omnibus maternal health legislation Friday that will enable pregnant and postpartum individuals to gain access to expanded care options. The legislation creates a pathway for certified professional midwives and lactation consultants to be licensed in Massachusetts, in addition to easing regulatory hurdles to open birth centers for low-risk pregnancies. […]
‘Elements of Latinx identity’
FITCHBURG — The latest exhibit to land at Gallery Marquee celebrates the work of Latinx artists from the region. According to gallery Manager and Co-curator Bridie Wolejko the visual art group exhibit “Entornos” explores the creative ways the artists are able to incorporate elements from their culture and identity into their artwork. In addition, it addresses […]
Historical Piano Concert series kicks off 39th year on Sept. 1
ASHBURNHAM — Historical Piano Concerts’ 39th fall season will open Sunday, Sept. 1, with works by Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff, played by pianist Misuzu Tanaka, in her sixth appearance on the series. The 3 p.m. concert will take place at New Dawn Arts Center, the Ashburnham Community Church building, located at 84 Main St. (Route 12), […]
Mass. Congressional delegation demands Steward pay severance to workers facing layoffs
Members of Massachusetts’ Congressional delegation demanded Steward Health Care pay severance and accumulated paid time off to the more than 1,200 workers facing layoffs this month with the expected closure of two hospitals.
Massachusetts quarry collapse: Authorities release identity of worker who died
A 67-year-old man from Townsend has been identified as the worker who died in a rock collapse at a Sterling quarry on Thursday, according to authorities and his company.
