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Wednesday, November 4, 2026 Fitchburg, Massachusetts · Change town
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City declares new tourism marketing district

Fitchburg officials have formally organized a new Tourism Destination Marketing District to coordinate visitor promotion. Also in today's brief (6 items): City organizes new tourism marketing district; Utka Ensemble brings storybook music to library; Hudson soccer travels to Fitchburg T…

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Finance panel weighs wellness, insurance fund moves

Fitchburg finance panel weighs wellness benefit, park sign and insurance fund moves. From our own coverage: Finance panel takes up wellness benefit, insurance fund shift. Also in today's brief (3 items): District 1 listening session set for Thursday; Blackstone-Millville football visits…

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Storytelling duo joins library Saturday

Fitchburg Public Library brings storytelling duo Utka Ensemble to its Boulder Drive site Saturday. Also in today's brief (6 items): Teen Game Night at library Wednesday; Pre-K Prep Look and Find program Thursday; Exploring Autumn program for kids Friday; Utka Ensemble brings storybook m…

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Fitchburg Declares New Tourism Marketing District, Updates Downtown Infrastructure

Fitchburg declared a new Tourism Destination Marketing District and posted downtown infrastructure updates this week, moves the city outlined on its official website. The city also flagged FY 2025-26 delinquent utility accounts that could face property liens, publishing a searchable lis…

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Government · City Council

Council falls short in wage-step veto override attempt

City Council vote on wage increases falls short by one vote. The Council voted 7-4 to override a mayoral veto on Ordinance 077-26, amending wage step assignments for fiscal year 2027, but needed eight votes for the required two-thirds majority to overturn the mayor's veto, which stands.

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