Claiming Retaliation, Former Fitchburg, MA, Fire Chief Files Lawsuit
Former Fitchburg Fire Chief Dante Suarez says he was stripped of his position because he spoke up about the lack of an emergency notification system.
Sep 1, 2026Open source
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Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Worcester. Associated ZIP codes: 01420.
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Young musicians bring new works to Fitchburg in free modern music concert
FITCHBURG —The Massachusetts Modern Music Retreat returns for its second season with a free concert featuring world premieres by emerging professional musi...
Aug 8, 2026Open source
Rosa Rivera named North Central Chamber Ambassador of the Year
FITCHBURG — Rosa Rivera, a licensed social worker and community advocate, was named the 2026 Ambassador of the Year by the North Central Massachusetts Cham...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Gov. Healey to speak at North Central Chamber’s annual meeting
FITCHBURG — The 42nd annual Business Meeting and Luncheon for the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce is set for Thursday, June 11, with Gov. M...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Fitchburg 5th grader takes top spot in statewide Arbor Day contest
A tree planting at St. Bernard’s Elementary School on June 2 honored a student who took the top spot in a statewide contest.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Community Foundation of North Central Mass. hits $100M in overall giving
FITCHBURG — The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts has today announced that as of the first quarter of the year it has surpassed $115 mill...
May 10, 2026Open source
Peter Stanton joins Community Foundation board
FITCHBURG — The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts, a leading philanthropic organization serving 33 cities and towns, has announced the ap...
May 8, 2026Open source
Local roundup: Fitchburg’s Mueller receives honor
Fitchburg State junior Jessica Mueller (Fitchburg) was selected to 2026 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC)Softball All-Conference fi...
May 7, 2026Open source
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Blue Star Mothers to host Wine Pairing Dinner in Leominster
LEOMINSTER — Blue Star Mothers Massachusetts Chapter 1 will host a five-course wine pairing dinner Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Anna’s Table, 16 Brooks Pond Roa...
Oct 28, 2026Open source
Leominster lawmakers secure funding for food pantry
LEOMINSTER — Ginny’s Helping Hand food pantry and community service organization was recently given a boost, as the Massachusetts Legislature appropriate...
Oct 24, 2026Open source
Planners evaluate old Central Mass. mills
LEOMINSTER — Regional planning officials have completed a project focused on historic mills in Central Massachusetts, both tracking the current use of hist...
Aug 23, 2026Open source
Lunenburg, Leominster to skate together
The landscape of high school hockey in North Central Massachusetts continues to shift. In the ever-evolving world of schools joining forces, a pair of new te...
Aug 23, 2026Open source
World Cup mania in Leominster
Fans of Argentina went crazy at the FIFA World Cup watch party held in the city on Wednesday when the South American team bested England 2-1 in an epic comeb...
Jul 17, 2026Open source
Take a musical trip through the ’60s and ’70s with Randy Austill
LUNENBURG — The music of the 1960s and 1970s will take center stage when Leominster musician Randy Austill performs from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jun...
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Small businesses recognized at North Central Mass. reception
LEOMINSTER — The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce recognized several small businesses and individuals at their Third Annual Small Business S...
May 3, 2026Open source
Summer Puzzle Swap returns to Lunenburg Public Library
LUNENBURG — Puzzle lovers can refresh their collections at the Lunenburg Public Library’s popular Summer Puzzle Swap from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug...
Aug 2, 2026Open source
$1 million scratch ticket sold in Lunenburg
Red Oak Nominee Trust of 2026 of Quincy has claimed a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$15,000,000 Colossal Millions” instant tic...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Local residents proposing new charter school in Ashby
ASHBY — When the North Middlesex Regional School District closed Ashby Elementary School, a longtime cornerstone of the community, many residents were left...
Jul 17, 2026Open source
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New Bedford soldier killed in WWII identified
A New Bedford soldier who went missing during World War II has been identified and will be buried in Massachusetts on the 82nd anniversary of his disappearance.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Cresskill-based Elgen Staffing partners with Massachusetts firm Masis Staffing Solutions
Masis Staffing Solutions said it is partnering with Elgen Staffing, a Cresskill-based staffing firm specializing in direct-hire recruiting.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Massachusetts 2026 ballot question results: Voters decide on record-tying 9 questions
Massachusetts voters are deciding on a record-tying nine ballot questions in this election, which could change laws covering the workings of government, tax...
Nov 5, 2026Open source
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01420
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New Bedford soldier killed in WWII identified
A New Bedford soldier who went missing during World War II has been identified and will be buried in Massachusetts on the 82nd anniversary of his disappearance.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Cresskill-based Elgen Staffing partners with Massachusetts firm Masis Staffing Solutions
Masis Staffing Solutions said it is partnering with Elgen Staffing, a Cresskill-based staffing firm specializing in direct-hire recruiting.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Massachusetts 2026 ballot question results: Voters decide on record-tying 9 questions
Massachusetts voters are deciding on a record-tying nine ballot questions in this election, which could change laws covering the workings of government, tax...
Nov 5, 2026Open source
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