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Fitchburg, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Fitchburg! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Fitchburgās new artist housing is reshaping downtown and rents.
- How new projects across Central Mass could shape Fitchburgās wider region
- Two Fitchburg residents tied to chaotic Randolph street takeover charges
Also on today's calendar: Rainbow Bazaar Gifts Doll Show and Sale, April 25, 2026 9:30 AM-2:00 PM and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Cloudy and cold with a shower, with a high of 46 and low of 38 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy; a morning shower, temps: high: 61, low: 35.
- Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 56 and low of 34 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Artists find affordable housing in Fitchburg amid city effort to welcome creatives (wgbh.org) ā Fitchburg is turning historic school and mill buildings into 68 affordable apartments that prioritize local artists, anchoring a growing downtown arts scene around the Fitchburg Art Museum and Main Street. Residents describe how the new Fitchburg Arts Community and spaces like CoFF33 Corpās Canvas venue are helping creatives find stable housing, collaborate, and avoid the displacement seen in other post-industrial cities. 
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ā¢ Real Estate Insider Briefs for April 20, 2026 (wbjournal.com subscription) ā Regional real estate and zoning updates touch a long list of Central Massachusetts communities, including Fitchburg, Leominster, and Worcester. From new learning centers and community facilities to housing proposals and retail projects, the brief highlights how development, zoning changes, and business expansions are reshaping nearby towns that Fitchburg residents regularly visit or commute through. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ 17 charged in Randolph street takeover investigation (nbcboston.com) ā Two of the 17 people now facing charges from a chaotic 2025 street takeover in Randolph are listed as being from Fitchburg, highlighting local ties to a wider regional investigation. Police say a large crowd blocked an intersection so drivers could perform stunts, surrounding cruisers and setting off fireworks before investigators later identified suspects from across New England. Ā Ā Ā
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Rainbow Bazaar Gifts Doll Show and Sale, April 25, 2026 9:30 AM-2:00 PM
Brookline Event Center, 32 Proctor Hill Rd, Brookline
12:30 am
Saturday April 25
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Other local events
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Teen Percy Jackson Trivia
Leominster Public Library , 30 West St , Leominster
3:00 pm -
Fitchburg Library - Gamer's Arcade with VR ā One Up Games - On The Go
Fitchburg Public Library, MA , 166 Boulder Dr , Fitchburg
4:00 pm -
Resin/Glass Suncatchers Workshop
Art On The Rocks , 875 Merriam Ave , Twin City Plaza Unit 123 , Fitchburg
6:00 pm -
Corey McLane: Bedrock Bar and Grill
Bedrock Bar and Grill , 324 Electric Ave , Lunenburg
5:00 pm -
Lunenburg Public Library - Gamer's Arcade with VR ā One Up Games - On The Go
Lunenburg Public Library , 1023 Massachusetts Ave , Lunenburg
6:00 pm -
HOMECOMING Live Album Recording
Identity Coffee Co. , 35 Main St , Fitchburg
7:00 pm -
Lizzy Marquis @ The Boulder
The Boulder Cafe , 880 Main St , Fitchburg
7:30 pm -
Explore Your World! Makerspace Event!
Leominster Public Library , 30 West St , Leominster
2:30 pm
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
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š Events Nearby
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Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
Gardner MA Calendar , 95 Pleasant Street , Gardner
6:30 pm -
Dino Tracks & Artifacts
Leominster, MA Calendar , 25 West St. , Leominster
10:00 am -
Board of Assessors Meeting
Shirley, MA Calendar , 7 Keady Way , Shirley
1:00 pm -
Bandstand Committee Regular Meeting
Gardner MA Calendar , 50 Manca Drive , Gardner
3:30 pm
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi, we are looking for recommendations for an electrician for small tasks.
We need an outdoor outlet replaced, a double tapped breaker to be fixed, and help with an outlet that shorts out easily. Thanks! (Nextdoor North of Main)
- Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Fitchburg. Apply here.
- Authority Brands posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Fitchburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fitchburg here.
š Nearby News
Lunenburg
- Local roundup: Spartans earn road win over Bernardians (sentinelandenterprise.com)
- GrotonĀ FireĀ Department extinguishes 2-alarm blaze in converted barn residence (sentinelandenterprise.com)
Leominster
- "RENT" Comes to Life at Dramatically Incorrect Inc. (vocal.media)
- Community Healthlink set to close permanently, president's memo says (telegram.com)
- Multibank MHCs gain fresh attention (aba.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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