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Fitchburg, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Fitchburg! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What should you do if a black bear wanders through Fitchburg?
- Former Fitchburg state senator’s legal troubles deepen with new federal sentence
- See which Fitchburg students just finished Mount Wachusett’s vet tech program
Also on today's calendar: 10th Annual Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation 5K Run/Walk and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: When is the best time to buy a trampoline? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Warm; an afternoon shower, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 70.
- Friday: Hot; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Black bear sightings increase across Massachusetts neighborhoods (shrewsburypost.com) — Fitchburg residents recently reported a black bear near the top of Highview Street, part of a broader rise in bear sightings across Central Massachusetts. Wildlife officials say bears are most active in warmer months and urge people to secure trash, remove outdoor food sources, supervise pets, and keep a safe distance if a bear passes through their neighborhood. 
2. Dean Tran's NH sister gets 2 years supervised release, must pay $40K fine for role in COVID fraud (unionleader.com) — A former state senator from Fitchburg, Dean Tran, faces additional prison time and financial penalties tied to a COVID-era unemployment fraud scheme involving a fake job letter from his sister, who also received two years of supervised release and a $40,000 fine. Tran’s legal troubles also include prior convictions for wire fraud, tax offenses, and stealing a constituent’s firearm.
3. Mount Wachusett holds Veterinary Technology pinning ceremony (sentinelandenterprise.com) — Mount Wachusett Community College recently honored its Veterinary Technology Class of 2026, including graduates from Fitchburg, at a pinning ceremony in Gardner. Two Fitchburg residents, Nevin Guy Arseneault and Stephanie Shea, were recognized alongside classmates from surrounding towns for completing the rigorous program and preparing to enter the veterinary field.
4. National Grid begins massive project to upgrade lines in Central Mass. (telegram.com) — Fitchburg is one of several North Central communities where National Grid will upgrade a major 47-mile transmission line, a $474 million project funded by ratepayers across New England. Work is expected to begin this summer, replace old lattice towers with monopoles, remove trees along the corridor, and improve long-term reliability without planned power shutoffs during construction.
📸 Around Fitchburg
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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10th Annual Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation 5K Run/Walk →
Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, 41 Mile Hill Rd, Westminster
9:00 am
Saturday June 20
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Other local events
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Fitchburg Veterans Council →
Fitchburg, MA Calendar, 14 Wallace Avenue, Fitchburg
6:00 pm -
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN
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SECOND SATURDAYS STANDOUT - Fitchburg City Hall →
Fitchburg City Hall, 718 Main St, Fitchburg
10:00 am -
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Fitchburg SD Fitchburg City Hall, Legislative Building, 700 Main St, Fitchbu
6:00 pm -
Civics Project Showcase
A North Central Charter Essential Fitchburg, MA 01420
3:15 pm -
End-of-the-Year Portfolio Meetings
A North Central Charter Essential Fitchburg, MA 01420
11:00 am -
Fitchburg Public Library, MA - Gamer's Arcade with... →
Fitchburg Public Library, MA, Fitchburg
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Nashua River Brewers Festival →
Fitchburg Riverfront Park, 51 Commercial St, Fitchburg
1:00 pm
Wednesday June 10
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
Friday June 26
Saturday June 27
📣 Fitchburg Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Special Search Committee for the City Clerk →
Gardner MA Calendar, 95 Pleasant Street, Gardner
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NYSL Service Night
North Middlesex Regional High School Commons
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Strings Concert @ Mountview
Thomas Prince School Princeton, MA 01541
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Community Preservation Committee Monthly Meeting →
Shirley, MA Calendar, 7 Keady Way, Shirley
6:00 pm
Wednesday June 10
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💬 Chatter
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He’s been missing since 5/14/26 from Meadowbrook village (Nextdoor Fitchburg/Leominster)
- Target posted a job opening for Executive Team Leader Service & Engagement (Assistant Manager Front End)- Fitchburg, WI in Fitchburg. Apply here.
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Ok Fitchburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Springtime (Thank you Cathy A. for sending it in!)
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