FITCHBURG — The city recently announced that the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust has awarded an additional $6,621,582 in loan forgiveness for the city’s ongoing Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) separation and rehabilitation projects, with forgiveness from the Trust now reducing the loan by nearly 40%. Caused in recent years during widespread flooding, CSOs occur when the […]
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Bruins mascot to celebrate summer reading at local libraries
LUNENBURG — The Boston Bruins have teamed up with libraries across the state to encourage children and teens to keep reading over the summer. The Lunenburg Public Library and the Thayer Memorial Library are two of just 12 public libraries selected to receive a special summer reading visit from Bruins’ mascot Blades. On Tuesday, Aug. […]
The Long Run to perform ‘Songs of The Eagles’ on Aug. 8
SHIRLEY — The Summer Concert Series continues with a free performance by The Long Run performing “Songs of The Eagles” at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, on the Shirley Center Common, located at the junction of Brown and Common roads near the historic Shirley Meetinghouse. Sponsored by the Shirley Charitable Foundation, this concert promises an […]
Lawn party to accompany Townsend Military Band concert Aug. 7
TOWNSEND — The Friends of the Townsend Public Library will host a lawn party during the Townsend Military Band’s evening concert from 7:30 until 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, on the Townsend Common. Attendees can enjoy a variety of food offerings, including hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, popcorn, and fried dough, along with soda, water, and […]
FATV-LTV-PAC WEEKLY SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
FATV HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: PICKS OF THE WEEK: Friday, 7 p.m., Concerts on the Common – Lacquer Head (pre-recorded) PUBLIC Channel: Comcast 8/Verizon 35 Monday, 7 p.m., “Chess Chat” Tuesday, 7 p.m., “Barbara and You” Wednesday, 7 p.m., “Inside Fitchburg” Thursday, 7 p.m., “Your Right to Know” Friday, 7 p.m., “North Central Journal” GOVERNMENT Channel: […]
Community Calendar
Monday, August 4 Pop Up Plush Pets: Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Enjoy this special pet adoption and decorate a box for a special home to take home; ages 5-10. Register at leominsterlibrary.org. First Friends Story Time: 10:15 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Miss Karen for a relaxed story time for infants and […]
