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Council on Aging approves amended bylaws at January meeting

Fitchburg Council on Aging approves amended bylaws following late arrival of quorum. Chair Todd Goodwin called the meeting to order at 1:01 p.m. without the required two-thirds quorum; when member Anne Fitch arrived at 1:28 p.m., the board voted 8-0 to approve recommended bylaw changes. Executive

Board of Health tables septic variances pending well relocation

Fitchburg Board of Health tables septic-system variances pending well relocation and notification. The board conditionally backed an innovative Advantex septic system for a High Rock Road property but required the applicant to relocate a proposed well, arrange annual water testing, and notify

Legislative Affairs Committee splits on cannabis equity and agenda order.

The Fitchburg Legislative Affairs Committee amended the state-mandated Cannabis Social Equity Policy and deadlocked on a procedural agenda change. Council President Zarrella secured a 3-1 amendment to strike language allowing the city to unilaterally extend exclusive delivery license access beyond

City Council approves Cannabis policy, adopts two ordinances

Fitchburg City Council approves Cannabis Social Equity Policy, authorizes $1.3 million in grants. The Council voted unanimously on January 6 to adopt the Cannabis Social Equity Policy dated November 14, 2025, and approved numerous grant expenditures including $315,400 from Amazon for Interval Road

Park board standardizes use fees, approves 2026 calendar

Fitchburg park board standardizes fees and approves 2026 calendar. The Board of Park Commissioners voted 4-0 to make park-use fees uniform for all organizations following a Massachusetts land grant program requirement, with Gary Withington moving and Mary Whitney seconding the motion. Jim McGrath