Montachusett Regional Planning Commission adopted its 2024-2029 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), a federal prerequisite for U.S. Economic Development Administration funding. Chair Kristofer Munroe presided as the regional body voted to approve the economic roadmap identifying
Fitchburg Finance Committee clears seven resolutions and gets first look at a $22 million debt strategy.
Fitchburg Cultural Council unanimously approved its FY25 and FY26 grant cycle reports at its July 23 meeting. The FY25 cycle showed 72 of 79 grantees submitting final reports, with 7 outstanding; FY26 tracked 54 total grants with 53 agreements submitted and checks issued July 17, along with 8 final
Fitchburg Legislative Affairs Committee unanimously approved a cemetery fee increase on July 21. Cemetery Superintendent Jacquelyn R. Poirier sought and won a 5-0 vote for the first fee adjustment since 2024.
Fitchburg City Council appointed two firefighters and approved $581,000 in spending. Council voted unanimously to hire Jonathan Kirlew and Ryan Provencal as permanent full-time firefighters. Finance Committee orders approved $564,800 for airport runway reconstruction funded by a $536,560 Federal
Fitchburg License Commission approved seven entertainment and beverage permits in a July meeting. Chair Daniel Sarefield, joined by Commissioners Richard Boscardin and Glenn Fossa, approved four entertainment permits for August events and three special one-day wine and malt beverage licenses by
Fitchburg Water Commission deferred the deputy water chief hire pending further review. The commission voted 5-0 with one abstention to table confirmation of Lawrence K. Durkin, citing insufficient time to vet the candidate, who holds a D4 water distribution license and most recently worked for the
Fitchburg Resource Conservation Commission advances a recommended $240 annual solid waste rate for 2027, a 1.7 percent increase from the current $236.
Fitchburg Disability Commission scheduled an all-abilities art show and multiple community events for summer and fall. Amy LeBlanc registered the commission to staff the Community Health Resource Fair on September 24 from 4 to 7 PM at the armory. DJ Tardiff followed up on an accessibility issue at
Fitchburg Legislative Affairs Committee unanimously approved a $2,000 personal property tax exemption to reduce administrative costs. Treasurer Michaela Horn's petitions for abandoned funds management and Municipal Lien Certificate fee authorization also passed unanimously. The committee held two
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