Fitchburg Public Safety Log: May 22–28, 2026
The following is a compilation of incidents and arrests recorded in the Fitchburg Police Department's official public log for the period May 22–28, 2026.
Fitchburg City Council approves $221.8 million FY2027 budget package
Fitchburg City Council approves $221.8 million FY2027 budget package. Council President Anthony Zarrella presided as the council voted on fourteen budget orders presented by Mayor Samantha Squailia, setting the general fund at $191.4 million, water enterprise at $9.997 million, wastewater
Board of Health imposes tobacco fines, approves new regulations
Fitchburg Board of Health imposes $2,100 fine on smoke shop for tobacco violations. The Board upheld violations found during an April inspection of Royal Fuel Smoke Shop at 880 Water Street and imposed $100 for prohibited blunt wraps and $2,000 for flavored tobacco enhancers in violation of state
City Council unanimously adopts $220.8 million FY2027 budget package
Fitchburg City Council unanimously approved a $220.8 million Fiscal Year 2027 budget at its May 20 meeting. Mayor Samantha Squailia reported the city narrowed its budget gap to $2.7 million through $2.1 million in health insurance and pharmacy savings and approximately $1 million in new revenue
Fitchburg City Council approves $221M FY 2027 budget with tax-relief transfers.
Fitchburg City Council approves $221 million FY 2027 budget with tax-relief transfers. Council President Anthony Zarrella and ten councilors (Cragin absent) unanimously approved a General Fund of $191.371 million, Water Enterprise of $9.997 million, Wastewater Enterprise of $18.317 million, and