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Government · City Council

Council Approves $2.6 Million for Library Renovation Project

Fitchburg City Council unanimously approved $2.63 million for the Fitchburg Public Library renovation and reconstruction project during its October 6 meeting, appropriating $750,000 and $1,880,117 from available funds through Finance Committee order 154-26.

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Government · City Council

Council falls short in wage-step veto override attempt

City Council vote on wage increases falls short by one vote. The Council voted 7-4 to override a mayoral veto on Ordinance 077-26, amending wage step assignments for fiscal year 2027, but needed eight votes for the required two-thirds majority to overturn the mayor's veto, which stands.

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Government · Council on Aging

Council on Aging alerts Mayor to Senior Center safety issues

The Council on Aging unanimously voted to notify Mayor Squailia and the Municipal Facilities Director of building safety concerns at the Senior Center, including deterioration at the Elm Street ramp and loose bricks at the rear entrance on Grove Street.

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