FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of Oct. 28, 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 […]
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Fatal outdoor fire in Millbury under investigation
MILLBURY — An outdoor fire that claimed a woman’s life in Millbury Saturday night remains under investigation, according to a statement from State Fire Marshal Jon Davine. Meanwhile, crews in Dunstable, Wilmington and Salem, Mass. were also fighting fires over the weekend. At about 8:20 pm on Oct, 26, a State Police trooper responded to […]
Negotiating team releases statement on teachers’ union contracts
FITCHBURG — The school district’s negotiating team released a statement on Friday regarding the negotiations over new contracts for Fitchburg Public School teachers, paraprofessionals, clerical employees and custodians. The Fitchburg Public School Negotiating Team began meeting with representatives from the Fitchburg Education Association (FEA ), the union comprising Fitchburg school staff, in January and said […]
‘It is important to raise awareness’
LEOMINSTER — Doyle Field was recently lit up in pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and an organization near and dear to a survivor and former soccer coach’s heart. The Leominster High School (LHS) girls soccer team donned pink jerseys and put matching glitter on their cheeks for Pink Night, a special annual […]
‘Lord of the Flies’ on stage in Ashburnham beginning Nov. 8
ASHBURNHAM — City on a Hill Arts will present “Lord of the Flies,” based on the classic novel by William Golding, on Nov. 8, 9, 15, and 16 at 7:30 p.m. at New Dawn Arts Center, 84 Main Street in Ashburnham. Admission is free but donations are welcome; reservations are recommended at www.CityOnAHillArts.org. This stage […]
Annual Holiday and Cookie Fair to be held on Nov. 9
SHIRLEY — The Friends of the Hazen Memorial Library invite the community to their 19th annual Holiday and Cookie Fair from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the library, located at 3 Keady Way. “Start your holiday shopping early with lots of great items from talented local artisans and crafters and (of […]
