In the lead-up to International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31, the Fitchburg community gathered at the Upper Common last Thursday to remember those lives lost to drugs, and to give comfort to the families and friends left behind.
The community gathered at the Upper Common to remember lives lost to overdose and to give hope to families and friends left behind. The event, now in the 8th year, is run by the city's dedicated Health Department.
Gov. Maura Healey’s road show came to Lowell last Friday to tout the infrastructure bill she signed that provides municipalities with funding for street and bridge maintenance.
The local Leaders for Equitable Local Economies (LELE) team joined with city officials and state legislators, among others, to celebrate the positive impact of their childcare entrepreneur training program during an event last Friday.