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Board of Health tables septic variances pending well relocation

Fitchburg Board of Health tables septic-system variances pending well relocation and notification. The board conditionally backed an innovative Advantex septic system for a High Rock Road property but required the applicant to relocate a proposed well, arrange annual water testing, and notify

Fitchburg Public Safety Log: January 2–8, 2026

The following is a compilation of incidents and arrests recorded in the Fitchburg Police Department's official public log for the period January 2–8, 2026.

Legislative Affairs Committee splits on cannabis equity and agenda order.

The Fitchburg Legislative Affairs Committee amended the state-mandated Cannabis Social Equity Policy and deadlocked on a procedural agenda change. Council President Zarrella secured a 3-1 amendment to strike language allowing the city to unilaterally extend exclusive delivery license access beyond

City Council approves Cannabis policy, adopts two ordinances

Fitchburg City Council approves Cannabis Social Equity Policy, authorizes $1.3 million in grants. The Council voted unanimously on January 6 to adopt the Cannabis Social Equity Policy dated November 14, 2025, and approved numerous grant expenditures including $315,400 from Amazon for Interval Road

Park board standardizes use fees, approves 2026 calendar

Fitchburg park board standardizes fees and approves 2026 calendar. The Board of Park Commissioners voted 4-0 to make park-use fees uniform for all organizations following a Massachusetts land grant program requirement, with Gary Withington moving and Mary Whitney seconding the motion. Jim McGrath