Public Safety Committee approves parking restrictions on Summer Street and Birch Street Passway. Chair Amy Green's petition to remove one parking space at 393 Summer Street at the corner of Poplar Street passed unanimously, 5-0, as amended. Councilor Bernie Schultz's petition, presented on behalf
Fitchburg City Council approves marijuana zoning ordinance. The council voted 9 to 1 on the ordinance's final reading, with Councilor Paul Beauchemin opposed. The measure extends permitted hours for marijuana establishments and expands delivery courier and operator zones, along with revisions to
Fitchburg Water Commission unanimously approved prior minutes and reviewed draft FY27 budgets for both divisions. The Water Division, led by Commissioner of Public Works Nicholas Erickson, outlined a budget including approximately $900,000 in capital expenditures for treatment plant upgrades and
Airport Commission unanimously pre-approves Gale Associates fee for Main Apron Reconstruction Project. Chair Clayton R. Raymond, Secretary Richard Liberatore, and Commissioner Erik Tkal voted 3-0 to authorize the revised fee pending confirmation it remains within 10 percent of an independent
Human Rights Commission votes to approve prior minutes and examines service coordination gaps. Following public comment from Cap Cordvan describing interactions with organizations responding to 988 Lifeline calls, Commissioners discussed protocols, service animals policies, and police presence in
Montachusett Regional Planning Commission unanimously approves out-of-state travel. The commission authorized Fiscal Director Tracy Warrington and Executive Director Glenn Eaton to attend a Grants Management Solutions financial accounting software training in Baltimore on May 12-13, 2026, at a
Council on Aging unanimously backs a mobile shower unit for unhoused residents. Executive Director Amanda Koeck reported the Board of Health mobile shower unit, which operated through Community Health Connections' now-closed drop-in center, would be stationed on Elm Street next to the Senior Center
Library Trustees vote to expand June staff training to a full day. Director Deb Hinkle proposed expanding the normally two-hour June meeting to 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., to include lunch, a construction tour, and planning sessions for the ongoing library renovation. The trustees approved unanimously.
Fitchburg Disability Commission approves March minutes and authorizes accessibility advocacy. Chair Basil Tolos was authorized to send a letter to the rear building owner at Parkhill Plaza requesting consideration of curbcut updates to improve access. The Commission welcomed new member DJ Tardiff
Fitchburg Legislative Affairs Committee approved a parking garage restrictions ordinance unanimously.
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