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
License Commission approves four new permits and disciplinary action against Mill City Pub & Pizza LLC. Chair Daniel Sarefield, Member Richard Boscardin, and Member Glenn Fossa voted unanimously to grant a taxi driver license to Jaileigh Chumack of City Cab of Fitchburg LLC; a solicitor license to
The Fitchburg Council on Aging unanimously elected Todd Goodwin as Chair, Joe Byrne as Vice Chair, and Deborah Dion as Recording Secretary for the coming year. The board received updates on the Director's FY27 budget presentation to the City Council Finance Committee on May 13, with Todd Goodwin
Montachusett Public Health Network met without a quorum on May 13, deferring approval of prior meeting minutes. Catherine Hoover reported the FY27 workplan template expected within one week with the same budget as FY26. The network plans to launch a monthly newsletter updating members on regional
Fitchburg Library Trustees approved April minutes while advancing new building preparations. Chair Matthew Bruun reported that rough wiring is 85 percent complete with drywall installation imminent; trustees will tour the new facility on June 23 and 24. Director Deb Hinkle announced a June 12 staff
License Commission approves Sunday entertainment permit with amended hours. Chair Daniel Sarefield and Members Richard Boscardin and Glenn Fossa unanimously approved a permit for Gathering of Hearts Event at Abolitionist Park on May 17, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, after applicant Diego Barahona
Fitchburg Disability Commission approves April minutes and receives self-evaluation update. The Institute of Human Centered Design outlined upcoming site tours of Police Department, City Hall, and Riverfront Park, seeking member input on accessibility concerns. The commission discussed adding
Fitchburg's Historical Commission reviewed preservation initiatives and discussed a potential demolition review process. The Commission met on May 11 with Chair Keith Chenot presiding, along with members Mary Self, Don Ostrowski, Emily Randall, and Charles Sternaimolo. The group approved minutes
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