FITCHBURG — The feedback provided at the roundtable discussion held at Monty Tech on Friday morning was clear — dismantling the U.S. Department of Education would wreak havoc on schools and students in North Central Mass. in many tangible ways. And the discussion couldn’t have come at a more appropriate time — not even 24 […]
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Rotary welcomes new members, gears up for annual fundraiser
FITCHBURG — The Fitchburg East Rotary club has been bustling with activity, recently welcoming two new members and gearing up for the 44th annual Super Bowl Brunch fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 9. Two city residents were recently installed in the club, Fitchburg High School Class of 2011 member Mollie Reynolds and Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical […]
Taking a new STEP forward
FITCHBURG — When the first STEP class graduated from Montachusett Regional Technical High School in June, it was a significant step forward for the 12 graduates, young adults with disabilities chosen to participate in the innovative workforce training program that was introduced at the school in April. Monty Tech was the only vocational school in […]
Female entrepreneur celebrates ’15 years of Bliss’
LEOMINSTER — Fifteen years in business is quite an accomplishment, which is exactly what the owner of Bliss Massage & Wellness Center is celebrating. Longtime city resident Julia Capone launched her wellness endeavor a decade and a half ago following her own journey with health issues. After suffering from muscular pain since she was 13, […]
Big Game Brunch wins big
FITCHBURG — The 43rd annual East Rotary Club Big Game Brunch fundraiser was a success in a big way, netting over $25,000 for local charitable causes – so far. Rotarians are still gathering funds promised by people and tallying ticket sales from Rotary members so that total may grow. However, Rotarians are reporting final attendance […]
