Fitchburg Public Safety Log: May 29–June 4, 2026
The following is a compilation of incidents and arrests recorded in the Fitchburg Police Department's official public log for the period May 29–June 4, 2026.
City Council approves $1.1M in CDBG Year 52 grants and appropriations.
Fitchburg City Council approves $1.1 million in CDBG Year 52 appropriations. The council adopted 22 orders under suspension of rules, distributing federal Community Development Block Grant funds across parks and recreation, riverfront development, code enforcement, social services, youth mentoring,
License Commission approves taxi, solicitor, and alcohol permits
The License Commission approved three license applications and scheduled a public hearing on a new restaurant alcohol license. Michael Keane received approval for a taxi driver license with City Cab of Fitchburg LLC by a 2-0 vote, while five Power Home Remodeling applicants—Daniel Belmont, Domenic
City Council rejects Mayor's FY 2027 operating budget
Fitchburg City Council rejects Mayor's FY 2027 operating budget on 8-1 vote. Council President Anthony Zarrella presided over the special meeting, which rejected the Mayor's proposal totaling $220.8 million across general and enterprise funds. The budget included a General Fund of $191.4 million,
City Council rejects Mayor's FY2027 budget amid deficit concerns.
Fitchburg City Council rejects Mayor's $220.8 million fiscal 2027 budget. In an 8-1 vote, the council rejected the operating budget for the General Fund, Water Enterprise, Wastewater Enterprise, and Airport Fund, citing an unforeseen structural deficit rooted in health insurance cost spikes and the