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FSU president named to WBJ’s 2026 Power 100 list
FITCHBURG — Fitchburg State University President Dr. Donna Hodge has been selected for the Worcester Business Journal’s annual Power 100 feature, which recognizes the 100 most influential professionals d...
New tenant expected soon for former Fitchburg Kmart
FITCHBURG — The long-vacant former Kmart department store in the Twin Cities Plaza is expected to soon have a new tenant, and it's down to two big-name stores, according to Leo Xarras, of Colwen Hotels, th...
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of June 8, 2026
FITCHBURG — The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of June 8, 2026. Road Construction Monday to Sunday 12 a.m. to 12 p...
Amazon to open idle plant in Fitchburg
FITCHBURG — Amazon is working with the city to open a warehouse it built a couple years ago which has sat vacant and unused, planning to open the building as a "smaller" Amazon delivery center, mostly like...
Revolutionary Paint-Out to celebrate Fitchburg’s 1776 patriots
FITCHBURG — The Friends of Fitchburg Cemeteries announce a unique event to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Revolution with a focus on Fitchburg’s earliest Patriots and a call to artists to partici...
Firefighters put out blaze at Fitchburg home
FITCHBURG — On Friday, Fitchburg Fire Department's Group 1 companies were dispatched for the report of a possible residential building fire in the Bemis Road area, where they extinguished a fire at house t...
Fitchburg High grads are ‘a family’
FITCHBURG — The Class of 2026 at Fitchburg High School couldn't have asked for a better day to start a new life as they took to Crocker Field for their last day as high school students.
First-grade bond comes full circle at Fitchburg State
FITCHBURG — The sun shone brightly over the Fitchburg State University campus for the Undergraduate Commencement on May 16, casting a golden glow on the sea of caps and gowns.
Fitchburg native’s WW II veterans documentary screening in Leominster
There will be two screenings of a movie about World War II in the city this weekend, a passion project by a former area resident who spent several years interviewing and documenting veterans from across the...
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. Maura Healey set to give the keynote speech.
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.
Fitchburg Fire Department, Red Cross hosting “Sound the Alarm” event
Home fires account for more than 60,000 disasters that the Red Cross responds to annually.
Fitchburg State University makes key appointments
FITCHBURG — Fitchburg State University President Donna Hodge has announced a series of key academic leadership appointments that will help guide the institution’s continued focus on academic excellence.
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 million in charitable assets.
Sizer Senior Project Exhibition Night focuses on impact
FITCHBURG — How many times, as a student, were you given the opportunity to engage in work that connected you to the community around you? How many school projects have helped shape who you are as a learner?
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 appointment of Peter Stanton to its board of directors.
River Run Bancorp welcomes Edith K. Joyce as senior vice president
FITCHBURG — River Run Bancorp, overseeing Pentucket Bank, Newburyport Bank and Rollstone Bank & Trust, has promoted Edith K. Joyce to senior vice president and Treasury Services director, based out of Roll...
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 first team on Wednesday. Mueller earned her first Al...
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Fitchburg man arrested on alleged child sex crimes
The Fitchburg Police Department said Monday that they served a warrant last Thursday on the 5100 block of Central Park Place.
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of May 4, 2026
FITCHBURG — The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of May 4, 2026. Road Construction Monday to Sunday 12 a.m. to 12 p....
Fitchburg City Council Legislative Affairs Committee passes ordinance to keep parking garages safe
FITCHBURG — The Fitchburg City Council Legislative Affairs Committee recently voted unanimously to pass an ordinance that will provide police officers with the "tools" to properly address a persistent publ...
Fitchburg State student’s film “The Black Gig” birthed from personal experience
Jaden Blake is looking forward to sharing his film “The Black Gig” at a screening on Wednesday evening, a passion project of his that comes from a very personal place.