The License Commission approved three license applications and scheduled a public hearing on a new restaurant alcohol license. Michael Keane received approval for a taxi driver license with City Cab of Fitchburg LLC by a 2-0 vote, while five Power Home Remodeling applicants—Daniel Belmont, Domenic
Fitchburg City Council rejects Mayor's FY 2027 operating budget on 8-1 vote. Council President Anthony Zarrella presided over the special meeting, which rejected the Mayor's proposal totaling $220.8 million across general and enterprise funds. The budget included a General Fund of $191.4 million,
Fitchburg City Council rejects Mayor's $220.8 million fiscal 2027 budget. In an 8-1 vote, the council rejected the operating budget for the General Fund, Water Enterprise, Wastewater Enterprise, and Airport Fund, citing an unforeseen structural deficit rooted in health insurance cost spikes and the
Fitchburg Water Commission unanimously approved both FY27 budgets for City Council review. Chair Richard Healey presided over the May 21 meeting, which included five of the Commission's seven voting members. The Water Division budget incorporated minor loan payment adjustments that freed capital
Fitchburg City Council approves $221.8 million FY2027 budget package. Council President Anthony Zarrella presided as the council voted on fourteen budget orders presented by Mayor Samantha Squailia, setting the general fund at $191.4 million, water enterprise at $9.997 million, wastewater
Fitchburg Board of Health imposes $2,100 fine on smoke shop for tobacco violations. The Board upheld violations found during an April inspection of Royal Fuel Smoke Shop at 880 Water Street and imposed $100 for prohibited blunt wraps and $2,000 for flavored tobacco enhancers in violation of state
Fitchburg Housing Authority approved $12.9 million in combined capital amendments for properties across the city. The board unanimously backed Amendment #34 (FISH 097200) for $11,517,699.83 in state bond funding slated for release by July 1, 2026, and Amendment #33 (FISH 097176) for $1,438,000.00
The Fitchburg Airport Commission deferred maintenance decisions pending a permanent manager appointment. The position became vacant April 22, with 14 applications received and two candidates under interview. The Fitchburg Airport Condominium Trust raised concerns over snow plowing that left ice in
Fitchburg City Council unanimously approved a $220.8 million Fiscal Year 2027 budget at its May 20 meeting. Mayor Samantha Squailia reported the city narrowed its budget gap to $2.7 million through $2.1 million in health insurance and pharmacy savings and approximately $1 million in new revenue
Fitchburg City Council approves $221 million FY 2027 budget with tax-relief transfers. Council President Anthony Zarrella and ten councilors (Cragin absent) unanimously approved a General Fund of $191.371 million, Water Enterprise of $9.997 million, Wastewater Enterprise of $18.317 million, and
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