When it comes to Question 5 — which will ask state voters on Tuesday to gradually increase the wages of tipped workers — many in the North Central Massachusetts hospitality industry will answer the question with a responding “no.” Brian Kelly, a bartender at Brady’s in Leominster, has a lot to say about Question 5, […]
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Acting US attorney appoints MA district election officer
BOSTON — Acting U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy announced the appointment of a district election officer on Thursday, naming the individual who will oversee the efforts to handle election-day criminal complaints, fraud and threats of violence to officials, all under a national Justice Department program. Assistant United States Attorney Lucy Sun has been appointed to serve […]
FATV-LTV-PAC WEEKLY SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
FATV HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Picks of the Week Monday, 6 p.m., School Committee Meeting (Live) Tuesday, 8 p.m., Fitchburg Election Returns (Live) Wednesday, 7 p.m., Inside Fitchburg (New) Saturday, 12noon, FSU vs Plymouth State Football (Live) Channel Comcast 8/Verizon 35 “Public” Sunday, 9 p.m., “Wicked Good Food” Monday, 5 p.m., “North Central Journal” Tuesday 3 […]
Local artists invited to participate in ‘Small Works Art Exhibit’
LUNENBURG — Once again, the annual Small Works Art Exhibit is coming up at the Lunenburg Public Library this fall and holiday season. The exhibit will open on Saturday, Nov. 16, and will remain up until Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in the Wallace Community Room, of the Lunenburg Public Library, located at 1023 Massachusetts Ave. […]
Folk Festival to be held in Littleton on Nov. 9
LITTLETON — First Church Unitarian in Littleton will host a Folk Festival at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the church, located at 19 Foster St. The headlining artist is award-winning folk-blues-soul act The Sugarsnap Trio. The Sugar Snap Trio features Collin Cope, harmonica and vocals; Chris Page, guitar and vocals; and Luke Hausermann, upright […]
Chamber hires local marketing specialist for member recruitment
FITCHBURG — The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick O’Hara as manager of membership recruitment and engagement. In this position, he will be responsible for managing marketing and outreach to prospective members while also providing superior frontline customer service and support for current members. Additionally, he will […]