A top official at Boston Children’s Hospital said vaccine-related contracts between the medical facility and multiple federal agencies have “stopped” amid President Donald Trump’s efforts to slash federal funding that do not align with his policy views.
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Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of March 17, 2025
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of March 17, 2025. Road Construction Monday – Sunday 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. River Street Bridge: MassDOT’s contractor Northern Construction has implemented a detour on the River Street Bridge. All southbound traffic […]
Healey reduces shelter capacity to 5,800 families, releases new background check rules
Gov. Maura Healey reduced the cap on the number of families allowed in the state-run shelter system by 1,700 and released regulations that require applicants to the program to consent to a local criminal background check or be barred from receiving benefits.
‘We have their backs’
ASHBURNHAM — To say that local businessman Joshua Page is supporting two of his beloved staff members who are currently battling stage 4 cancer is an understatement. The town resident decided to do a t-shirt fundraiser with the proceeds split evenly between J P Electric and Son Operations Manager Marci Newell and lead electrician Joe […]
Finnish language classes to be offered at Saima Park
FITCHBURG — The spring session of Finnish language classes is set to begin on Monday, March 31, at the Finnish Center at Saima Park, located at 67 Scott Road. Saija Laurla, a native of Finland, will teach all classes. “An enthusiastic teacher, Saija makes her classes fun,” said Lorna Sulin, board member of the Finnish […]
FATV-LTV-PAC WEEKLY SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
FATV HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: PICKS OF THE WEEK: Monday, 6 p.m., School Committee Meeting (Live) Tuesday, 7 p.m., “Barbara & You” with guests from Stratton Players and The Marines (New) Friday, 6 p.m., “Talkin’ Baseball” (New) Saturday, 7:30 a.m., “Qué Buena Onda!” (Podcast) New Channel Comcast 8/Verizon 35 “Public” Sunday, 9 a.m., “Music and The […]
