Materials submitted by the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts (CFNCM)ASHBY, MA — More than 230 years after his death, John Fitch — the colonial settler whose courage and civic vision gave the city of Fitchburg its name — will finally receive a proper grave marker. The Ashby Historical Society will hold a headstone dedication ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026 … [Read more...] about Ceremony on May 16 Will Honor the Man for Whom Fitchburg Was Named — Buried Penniless and Unmarked for Over Two Centuries
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Ayer-Shirley Regional High School Moves Forward With Football Team Transition
The Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee recently learned a few more details about the high school football team’s transition. If you're not familiar with the schools, it's the Ayer-Shirley Panthers. On Jan. 21st, the school committee met and voted to approve entering into a high school football co-op with Littleton, with Ayer-Shirley as the host community. This vote was … [Read more...] about Ayer-Shirley Regional High School Moves Forward With Football Team Transition
Where is Housing Proposed in Devens?
As we get started with our community news project, we do not expect to cover Devens much. But a resident who moved to town two years ago asked us a question. In a Dec. 22nd announcement, MassDevelopment invited developers to submit proposals to build housing on two sites on the former Fort Devens military base. The resident asked, "Where are these sites? And are they near … [Read more...] about Where is Housing Proposed in Devens?