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🌱 How Fitchburg State’s ‘year of possibility’ could shape campus and community

Fitchburg, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Fitchburg! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Fitchburg State’s ‘year of possibility’ could shape campus and community
  • How independents could sway Massachusetts races—and a Fitchburg job to know

Also on today's calendar: The Paper Store Job Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A steady afternoon breeze, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 55.
  • Friday: Sunny, nice and less humid, with a high of 74 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fitchburg State President Hodge declares year of ‘possibility' (sentinelandenterprise.com) — Fitchburg residents can look to Fitchburg State University’s new academic year as a “year of possibility,” with President Donna Hodge highlighting rising enrollment, stronger finances, and a new Purple Heart Campus designation. Her State of the University address also celebrated a national intellectual freedom award and growing support for veterans, while an alumna urged new students to embrace resilience and adaptability in their college journeys.
   

• Keller on the uphill climb to sway independents (massterlist.com) — Massachusetts voters, especially independents, are emerging as the key bloc in the upcoming statewide elections, with party leaders pitching contrasting messages on affordability and Donald Trump. For Fitchburg residents, the piece also flags a City of Fitchburg opening for a Payroll and Benefits Manager amid a broader roundup of political events, policy debates, and government job opportunities across the state.
   

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  • Fitchburg State University posted a job opening for Part Time Adjunct Faculty - Studio Art - Fitchburg State University in Fitchburg. Apply here.
  • Arch Telecom posted a job opening for Wireless Retail Sales Associate FITCHBURG | John Fitch Hwy Avg. All in $30 in Fitchburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fitchburg here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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