FITCHBURG — Last week, Mayor Sam Squailia proposed that the city implement a local meals excise tax that, if adopted, would add 0.75% to the cost of a restaurant meal, saying the additional revenue is needed to “address several critical needs.” During the Tuesday, Feb. 18 meeting, the City Council discussed the measure that was […]
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FSU to host Women in Law Enforcement panel discussion on March 4
FITCHBURG — The police program at Fitchburg State University, in association with its Criminal Justice Club, will host a panel discussion for Women in Law Enforcement at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 4 in Weston Auditorium, 353 North St. Admission is free and open to the public. The panel was assembled with assistance from the Massachusetts […]
Community Calendar
Friday, February 28 Preschool STEAM Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. Tot Time: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Stories, songs, and crafts; ages 1-3. Therapy Dog Visit: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Cricket and Rosa will visit the library. Bilingual Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush […]
Editorial: City of Fitchburg, residents in these heroic workers’ debt
How about a warm round of applause for this group of hard-working public employees. By the way, they’d really appreciate that warmth. And please, no jokes about how many workers it takes to change a light bulb. That insulting, hackneyed stereotype of the municipal sector couldn’t be further removed from the harsh reality faced by […]
Karen Read’s redacted motion to dismiss murder charge released
Karen Read’s legal team has submitted a redacted version of its latest motion to dismiss her case “on the basis of extraordinary governmental misconduct” — primarily the alleged withholding of evidence that could prove her innocence.
Boston, DC brothel operator pleads guilty
James Lee used both his own name and a series of fake and stolen identities to leas high-end apartments where the sex took place. For this work, prosecutors say, he was paid a $1,000 per month commission per active lease.
