The city of Fitchburg is a community steeped in tradition and pride with an old-fashioned, New England Yankee sensibility. One of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ early mill-towns, Fitchburg has always had an independent streak, first with its founding and incorporation, then throughout the centuries as a bustling mill community, and today as a fledgling arts community. Not without scars from its growing pains, followed by the collapse of the mills, and then shadowed by the decline of its downtown, Fitchburg is a resilient community in the early stages of a renaissance.
KEY FEATURES
Transit Oriented
Home to two MBTA commuter rail stops that lead right into Boston’s North Station, the Montachusett Regional Transit Authority’s regional bus system and the Fitchburg Municipal Airport.
Educated Population
Offering an educated and skilled workforce from Fitchburg State University, nearby Mount Wachusett Community College and Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical High School.
Manufacturing Center
Since the Industrial Revolution, Fitchburg has been and continues to be an industrial center for northern Worcester County.
Affordable Real Estate
With some of the lowest and best tax rates in the Commonwealth, Fitchburg has a dual tax rate coupled with affordable real estate opportunities.
Fitchburg at a Glance
The Fitchburg Redevelopment Authority and Meagen Donoghue, their Executive Director, have been an indispensable resource for Hollis Hills Farm as a business in Fitchburg throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond. The aid and expertise they were able to offer us as a small business during this time was crucial. Meagen was very helpful and enjoyable to work with.
Jim Litanzi
Owner, Hollis Hills Farm
Just thought I would take a minute to inform all those interested that the FRA is really a friend of the business community. They under the leadership of Meagan Donoghue have during this pandemic reached out to the small businesses in this city and offered tangible help in order to aid in our survival. They practice what they preach, and we small businesses know we have friends in the FRA.
Bill Gamache
Owner, The Family Cafe
As a quasi-public agency, The Fitchburg Redevelopment Authority plays a crucial role in the transformative development that is happening in our city. Armed with an array of municipal tools, the Redevelopment Authority brings statutory powers to the table, that the City otherwise would not be capable of. The City of Fitchburg has an excellent relationship with the FRA, and we look forward to the continued collective growth in our city!
Stephen L. DiNatale
Former Mayor – City of Fitchburg
Without the FRA as our first project partner, the re-development of 35 Main St. in Fitchburg MA, likely would not have happened. We needed a local partner that understood the complexities of redevelopment within a struggling economic environment. The FRA was supportive of our redevelopment vision form the very beginning and still continues to be that partner today!
Matthew Fournier
President - Elite Construction and Design, Inc.
Meagan and the FRA have been instrumental in bringing food trucks to Fitchburg. Not only have they provided space, but have been instrumental in planning and executing our festivals. It's refreshing to do business with people who genuinely care about their city.
Mark Gallant
Central Mass Food Truck Alliance
With the FRA's support we are now able to begin development of a park dedicated to Fitchburg's role in the Abolitionist and Underground Railroad Movements. The Fitchburg Redevelopment Authority understands and embraces the idea that it is strong partnerships between residents, investors and businesses that fuel the changes we all want to see in our City. On behalf of the Friends of Fitchburg Abolitionist Park, Thank You!
David Thibault-Munoz
Co-President – Friends of the Fitchburg Abolitionist Park
Meagen and the FRA have been very instrumental in the City of Fitchburg. She is a true advocate for our community.
Cheryl A. Gaudreau
Regional Business Advisor, SVP – Enterprise Bank
The FRA has welcomed and supported our Registry offices since 2005. Great staff, great landlord, and a pleasure to work with!
Kathleen Reynolds Daigneault
Register – North County Registry of Deeds
Our latest news
FRA Connector Newsletter – November 2024
- Posted by Sarah Stebulis
- On November 19, 2024
IMEG Corp. chosen to do engineering for the Putnam Place switch gear project.
- Posted by Sarah Stebulis
- On October 7, 2024
FRA Featured in the Worcester Business Journal
- Posted by Sarah Stebulis
- On September 9, 2024
You’re Invited: FRA’s Draft of the 2040 Urban Renewal Plan
- Posted by Sarah Stebulis
- On January 4, 2022
Welcome, Sarah Stebulis!
- Posted by Sarah Stebulis
- On November 19, 2021
SOLD: 49 Snow Street!
- Posted by Sarah Stebulis
- On November 4, 2021
NEWS: FRA Welcomes New Member Mr. Chris Bujold
- Posted by Sarah Stebulis
- On August 23, 2021
NEWS: Mr. Leonhardt Says Goodbye to the FRA
- Posted by Sarah Stebulis
- On August 23, 2021
NEWS: FRA Welcomes New Member Ms. Laura O’Kane
- Posted by Sarah Stebulis
- On May 4, 2021
NEWS: Mr. Donnelly Says Goodbye to the FRA
- Posted by Sarah Stebulis
- On May 4, 2021
NOTE: FRA will be closed on Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st
- Posted by Sarah Stebulis
- On December 22, 2020
NOTE: FRA will be closed on Nov. 26th and Nov. 27th
- Posted by Sarah Stebulis
- On November 16, 2020
NEWS: Community Advisory Committee Kickoff Meeting
- Posted by Sarah Stebulis
- On November 4, 2020
NEWS: North Central Massachusetts Chamber Survey Request
- Posted by Sarah Stebulis
- On October 27, 2020
NEWS: Introducing the Community Advisory Committee
- Posted by Sarah Stebulis
- On September 14, 2020
NEWS: The Wachusett Business Incubator is expanding to include locations in Fitchburg and Orange, MA
- Posted by Sarah Stebulis
- On July 13, 2020
EVENTS: Friday Night Movies at Putnam Place
- Posted by Sarah Stebulis
- On June 29, 2020
NEWS: Meagen Donoghue graduated from the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce Community Leadership Institute
- Posted by Sarah Stebulis
- On June 15, 2020
NEWS: Meagen Donoghue named to serve on the Reopening Fitchburg Task Force
- Posted by Sarah Stebulis
- On May 29, 2020
PRESS: Fitchburg Redevelopment Authority launches new grant program for local businesses
- Posted by Sarah Stebulis
- On April 15, 2020
Happy Retirement
- Posted by Sarah Stebulis
- On March 18, 2020
Spring 2020 Fitchburg Food Truck Festival
- Posted by Sarah Stebulis
- On February 27, 2020
Request for Proposals: On-Call Real Estate Marketing and Brokerage Services
- Posted by Sarah Stebulis
- On April 24, 2024
NEW GRANT PROGRAMS ANNOUNCED
- Posted by Sarah Stebulis
- On October 5, 2022
RFP Opportunity: For the Provision of Food Truck Vendor(s) at Putnam Place!
- Posted by Sarah Stebulis
- On May 18, 2022
News: FRA Presents 2040 Urban Renewal Plan to City Council
- Posted by Sarah Stebulis
- On February 17, 2022