The City of Fitchburg is designing improvements for Coolidge Park to reduce downstream flooding, improve water quality in Falulah Brook, and enhance the park for the community. The project will focus on sections of the park near Falulah Brook and will aim to help reduce the downstream flooding along John Fitch Highway, which frequently occurs […]
Thinking about retirement can bring some questions to mind: What will I do when I retire? Am I saving enough? Will I even be able to retire? Date: Tuesday, June 3rd Time: 3:00 PM Location: North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce Address: 860 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420 Light refreshments will be served. Join us […]
Do you have a disability, have a loved one with a disability, or advocate for accessible outdoor spaces? Join us for this virtual event on May 8th to share your experiences on Massachusetts trails and ideas for making trails more accessible. Hosted by the Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation, this session is part of the […]
Event to kick-off the 2025 Relay for Life of Greater Gardner with the Fitchburg community WHAT: The Relay for Life of Greater Gardner, one of the largest cancer fighting fundraising events in New England, will be hosting Light the Town Purple, an event to raise awareness about the Relay for Life and to celebrate the […]
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce today announced support for The Fairgrounds, a proposed development consisting of a new multi-use entertainment venue, a modern sports bar and restaurant with a viewing deck, a racetrack, paddock stables and a pavilion, which will be located on the closed landfill off Mechanic Street and the Crossroads Office […]
Clear Path for Veterans New England will host their Annual Charity Golf Tournament. This year, it’s coming to Massachusetts at Juniper Hills Golf Course, a gorgeous course with an easy driving distance centrally located in Northborough, MA. All proceeds will benefit Clear Path for Veterans New England Veterans. The funds raised will go towards essential […]
Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc., a non-profit provider of skilled home care, palliative care, hospice end of life care in ninety-eight towns and cities across five counties in Massachusetts, is pleased to announce the appointment of Vera T. Tice, MSECE as Chair of the Board of Directors, from Vice Chair, effective April 9, 2025 […]
People filing new unemployment claims this week, as well as eligible existing claimants, can now receive benefits for up to 30 weeks, up from the previous maximum benefit period of 26 weeks. An extension of jobless benefits is triggered under state law when the unemployment rate in any of the commonwealth’s seven metropolitan statistical areas […]
This upcoming year (2025-2026) the Fitchburg Community Read is trying something new! Instead of selecting one book to read as a community, we will engage with multiple formats such as books, films, articles, podcasts and more! It is our hope that multiple formats will bring more of us together for insightful discussions. The Committee has […]
Rollstone Bank & Trust, through its Charitable Foundation, recently pledged $25,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster (BGCFL). Proceeds will help enhance programming at the Club, which serves 600 area youth. The Club members are comprised of a very diverse population, ranging in ages from 8 to 18 years old. Jeff […]