LEOMINSTER — The Healey-Driscoll Administration and municipal leaders last weekend celebrated the completion of a new bicycle and pedestrian bridge over Route 2 in Leominster which is now a section of the Twin Cities Rail Trail. During the ceremony on Saturday, the new bridge was dedicated in memory of former Massachusetts Congressman John W. Olver, […]
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Worcester declares ‘traffic violence crisis’ after recent crashes striking child, adolescents
Worcester is declaring a “Road Safety and Traffic Violence Crisis” following the three recent pedestrian crashes involving one toddler and two adolescents, City Manager Eric Batista and Mayor Joseph Petty announced Thursday.
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of Aug. 5, 2024
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of Aug. 5, 2024. 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 […]
Festival brings a touch of Italy to downtown
The aroma of Italian food, the sounds of Italian music, the sweet tastes of cannoli and gelato – mixed in with smiles, fellowship, and lots of dancing – all added to the success of the second annual Italian Festival, held downtown Leominster, on Sunday.
‘It helps heal a painful chapter’
DEVENS — Over 30 Vietnam veterans were honored during a remembrance ceremony on July 27 at The Wall That Heals and received a 50-year welcome home pin. With the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Regent Sharon Bouchard said the chapter members “are committed to publicly thanking and honoring our Vietnam […]
Prison guard who was knocked unconscious shares his ‘scary’ story ‘
Massachusetts prison guard who was knocked unconscious shares his ‘scary’ story: ‘I don’t want this happening to anyone else’
