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Government · City Council

City Council Appoints Two to Human Rights Commission

Fitchburg City Council appointed two Human Rights commissioners and advanced over $300,000 in financial orders. New commissioners Heather De Jesus and Adrian Major received unanimous approval for three-year terms expiring June 16, 2029, along with re-appointed Board of Assessors member Ryan

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Government · Board of Health

Board of Health Orders Pomeranian Confined to Property

Fitchburg Board of Health designated a Pomeranian as a nuisance dog and ordered it confined. Residents Sally Deming and Albert Donaldson petitioned the Board to declare "Mia," a tan female Pomeranian owned by Heidy Ngofo, a dangerous or nuisance dog following multiple escape incidents. Chair Dr.

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Government · License Commission

Fitchburg License Commission approves two alcohol service permits

Board of License Commissioners approved two summer alcohol permits. Chair Daniel Sarefield, with members Richard Boscardin and Glenn Fossa, unanimously approved a special one-day wine permit for Joshua Merchant's Civic Customer Appreciation at The Break Bike Shop on July 3 for approximately 30

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Government · City Council

Fitchburg City Council approves $190.8 million fiscal 2027 budget

Fitchburg City Council approved the fiscal 2027 operating budget, appropriating $190,853,138 for the General Fund and directing $4.7 million from surplus and available funds to reduce the tax levy. Council President Anthony Zarrella led the continuation session June 25; Councilors Paul Beauchemin

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Government · City Council

Fitchburg Council approves FY27 budget after midnight session

Fitchburg City Council approved a FY27 operating budget totaling approximately $220 million early June 25 after an extended overnight session that began at 6:06 PM. The General Fund appropriation was set at $190,853,138, down from the initial proposal of $190,961,167; the Council also authorized

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