Massachusetts’ ski area operators would no longer be required to adhere to stringent guidelines for cautionary signs on trails or lifts under regulatory changes Gov. Maura Healey proposed Wednesday as part of a sweeping effort to cut “red tape” for local businesses.
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Gov. Maura Healey blasts ICE for lack of info about Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket arrests
Healey said local law enforcement had “zero information” about the federal actions.
‘Honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice’
In the Twin Cities and surrounding region, Memorial Day was marked with parades, songs, and solemnity. Observances of the federal holiday took place in Fitchburg, Leominster, Westminster, and other cities and towns in the North Central Mass region, with many veterans, local and state officials, girl and boy scouts, and community members attending the various […]
Submissions deadline for Ashby youth art exhibit approaches on May 29
ASHBY — Young artists in the area are invited to submit their work for the upcoming “Welcoming Summer” youth art exhibition at the library, as the exhibit approaches the soft deadline for submissions on Thursday. All types of mediums from artists who live in Ashby and surrounding cities and towns, including Fitchburg and Leominster, and […]
Thurston Consort to perform at Forest Hill Abbey this Saturday
FITCHBURG — Friends of Fitchburg Cemeteries, a new group formed to support Fitchburg’s historic cemeteries, is inviting the community to a unique musical event — The Thurston Consort at Forest Hill Abbey at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at 115 Mt. Elam Road. This year’s concert features guest artist, Silvia Boto on piano. Boto is […]
Senate budget to include $1.8M for downtown housing initiatives
FITCHBURG — During recent debates on next fiscal year’s Senate budget, state Sen. John Cronin secured more than $1.8 million for housing initiatives in the city of Fitchburg, marking the third consecutive year from this funding source. Having been passed by the Senate and the House, the budget now heads to a conference committee before […]
