The Fitchburg City Council votes to reject Brittney Fish's appointment as Human Resources director. Mayor Samantha Squailia, Police Chief Steven D. Giannini, and multiple city department heads testified for Fish, whose appointment the Appointments Committee rejected 3-2 and the Council voted 8-3 to
Fitchburg License Commission approves permits for solicitation and events. Chair Daniel Sarefield and Members Richard Boscardin and Glenn Fossa unanimously approved a solicitor permit for Joyce Undzis of Weathervane Home Services and entertainment permits for the Nashua River Brewers Festival on
Fitchburg Board of Health votes unanimously to restrict nicotine pouches to 6 milligrams per unit. The regulations maintain a threshold stricter than the FDA's 9mg authorization and allow two additional retail tobacco permits. Board Chair Dr. John Bogdasarian and members Jamie Darcangelo and Diane
Public Works Committee approves sidewalk repair and advances speed-limit sign petition. The committee unanimously approved petition 194-25 to repair and level sections of sidewalk at 80 Elizabeth Street and also voted unanimously to approve previously held petition 141-25 for two electronic
License Commission approves one-day wine permit for April 2 event. Chair Daniel Sarefield and Commissioner Richard Boscardin unanimously approved a special one-day wine and malt beverages license for Jeff McVoy's Board of Trustees reception at the Iver Johnson House on April 2, 2026, from 4:30 PM
Fitchburg Housing Authority unanimously approves $6,375 in combined tenant organization funding and advances structural projects. Chair Adam Goodwin oversaw approval of $3,125 for C.J. Durkin Local Tenant Organization and $3,250 for Friends of the Wallace Tower Tenant Association, with both
Water/Wastewater Commission approves prior minutes, hears FY27 budget overviews. The commission unanimously approved minutes from three prior meetings, then received preliminary draft budgets from Water Division Deputy Commissioner John M. Deline Jr. and Wastewater Division Deputy Commissioner Mark
Fitchburg Legislative Affairs Committee approves ordinance revising temporary appointments code. Chair Beth Walsh, Vice President Cruz, Councilor Starr, Councilor Van Hazinga, and Council President Zarrella voted 5-0 to adopt amendments to Chapter 3, Article I Section 3-5 of the City Code. The
City Council approves $1.1 million in appropriations. The Fitchburg City Council unanimously approved four appropriation orders totaling approximately $1.1 million on March 17, allocating funds to municipal infrastructure and services. The spending included $750,000 from the Wastewater Enterprise
Fitchburg License Commission approves taxi license and alcohol permits for multiple events. Chair Daniel Sarefield, along with members Richard Boscardin and Glenn Fossa, unanimously approved a new taxi and livery license for Luc Georges of Gerly Inc., as well as nine special one-day all-alcoholic
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