FRA Featured in the Worcester Business Journal

The Fitchburg Redevelopment Authority is seeking proposals to bring new life into a vacant downtown parcel that has sat empty since a 2011 fire. https://www.wbjournal.com/article/fitchburg-seeks-proposals-for-downtown-hotel-lot-left-vacant-by-2011-fire.

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NEW GRANT PROGRAMS ANNOUNCED

FRA CONNECTOR Volume 2 • October 2022 The Fitchburg Redevelopment Authority (FRA) announced two new grant opportunities as well as an enhancement of an existing grant program. The Fitchburg Redevelopment Authority (FRA) has a long history of supporting local businesses and property owners in its downtown Urban Renewal District. The FRA’s role in the […]

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News: FRA Presents 2040 Urban Renewal Plan to City Council

Last night (2/15/2022), executive director Meagen Donoghue and FRA Board Treasurer and Urban Renewal Plan Liaison, Laura Bayless, PhD, presented the 2040 Urban Renewal Plan to City Council, which was approved unanimously. Thank you to all who worked diligently to make this happen, including the the BSC Group, the City of Fitchburg, the CAC, and […]

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You’re Invited: FRA’s Draft of the 2040 Urban Renewal Plan

Please join us on Wednesday, January 5th, 2022 at 5:30 pm on FATV for the FRA’s Draft of the 2040 Urban Renewal Plan. To obtain the link, or if you have any questions or comments, please email: [email protected]

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Welcome, Sarah Stebulis!

The FRA would like to introduce to you our new Business Administrator, Sarah Stebulis! Sarah comes to this new role with a wealth of experience, most recently from the Special Education Department with the Worcester Public School System. She has already hit the ground running with a smile on and a great attitude!

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SOLD: 49 Snow Street!

In 2001, the FRA acquired the property at 49 Snow Street (along with others that now is the site of CVS on Main Street) through the process of Eminent Domain. Since then, the property has sat vacant. That all changed today with the sale of the property to Mr. Bill Krikorian who intends to build […]

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NEWS: FRA Welcomes New Member Mr. Chris Bujold

The FRA’s Board of Directors welcomes new member, Mr. Chris Bujold. Mr. Chris Bujold is taking over Mr. Leonhardt’s seat.

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NEWS: Mr. Leonhardt Says Goodbye to the FRA

The FRA said goodbye to Board member Mr. George ‘Bud’ Leonhardt when his term was up. We thank him and wish him the very best! Thank you to Mayor Stephen DiNatale for visiting us and for giving Mr. Leonhardt a Citation from the City.

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NEWS: FRA Welcomes New Member Ms. Laura O’Kane

The FRA’s Board of Directors welcomes new member, Ms. Laura O’Kane. Ms. O’Kane brings a great wealth of knowledge to the Board through her professional role at Geronimo Properties and as a City of Fitchburg Planning Board member. Welcome!

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NEWS: Mr. Donnelly Says Goodbye to the FRA

The FRA said goodbye to long-time Board member Mr. Tom Donnelly on April 20th when his term was up. Mr. Donnelly was on the Board of Directors for nearly 13 years and during that time, he contributed countless hours of time and energy. We thank him and wish him the very best! We hope he […]

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NOTE: FRA will be closed on Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st

The Fitchburg Redevelopment Authority will be closed on December 25th and on January 1st for the holiday. We will resume normal working hours on Monday, January 4th.

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NOTE: FRA will be closed on Nov. 26th and Nov. 27th

The Fitchburg Redevelopment Authority will be closed on November 26th and November 27th for the holiday. We will resume normal working hours on Monday, November 30th.

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NEWS: Community Advisory Committee Kickoff Meeting

The FRA had their kickoff meeting with the Community Advisory Committee with the team at the BSC Group on October 29, 2020, and what a great meeting it was! The CAC is an integral part of updating the 2040 Urban Renewal Plan.

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NEWS: North Central Massachusetts Chamber Survey Request

The North Central Massachusetts Chamber is conducting a new online survey to understand the continuing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on local businesses and organizations. This is a follow-up to a survey done at the start of the pandemic in March. The first survey was very helpful to our response to the pandemic. This new […]

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NEWS: Introducing the Community Advisory Committee

The FRA would like to introduce to you the Community Advisory Committee: Susan Campbell Paul Chlebeck Theodore Demosthenes Cheryl Gaudreau David Ginisi Samuel Godin Tricia Pistone Liza-Jean Russell Bernie Stephens Robert Talbot Daniel Welsh This very diverse group of community members comprising of young and older, new to Fitchburg and life-long residents, mixed with a […]

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NEWS: The Wachusett Business Incubator is expanding to include locations in Fitchburg and Orange, MA

FITCHBURG, MA — JULY 2, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Wachusett Business Incubator, an organization dedicated to the economic health of the communities of North Central Massachusetts is expanding to include locations in Fitchburg, MA, and Orange, MA. ‘In direct response to the challenges exacerbated by our global health crisis, the WBI re-allocating 35% of […]

Events

EVENTS: Friday Night Movies at Putnam Place

Fitchburg Parks & Recreations presents: Friday Night Movies at Putnam Place! Free movies for all to enjoy. All movies begin at dusk. Subject to cancellation due to weather. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Movies: July 3rd – Raiders of the Lost Ark July 10th – Jumanji: The Next Level July 17th – […]

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NEWS: Meagen Donoghue graduated from the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce Community Leadership Institute

JUNE 15TH, 2020 – Executive Director Meagen Donoghue graduated from the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce Community Leadership Institute on June 12, 2020 and is ready to go change the world!

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NEWS: Meagen Donoghue named to serve on the Reopening Fitchburg Task Force

FRA Executive Director Meagen Donoghue has been named to serve on the Reopening Fitchburg Task Force and is among a diverse team of local business nonprofit, leaders, and public stakeholders.

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PRESS: Fitchburg Redevelopment Authority launches new grant program for local businesses

By DANIEL MONAHAN | [email protected] | Sentinel & Enterprise April 15, 2020 at 11:08 a.m. Republished courtesy of The Sentinel & Enterprise. FITCHBURG — The Fitchburg Redevelopment Authority launched a new grant program on Monday to assist local businesses being impacted by the coronavirus. The Emergency Economic Development Resiliency Grant program will include awards of up to $2,500 to […]

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Happy Retirement

Today the FRA bid a happy retirement to our friend, former FRA Executive Director, turned Facilities Director, turned Facilities Consultant, Tom Szocik. Thank you Mayor DiNatale for paying such a great tribute to a great man! We wish nothing but the best for Tom!

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Spring 2020 Fitchburg Food Truck Festival

Fitchburg Food Truck Festival – Spring 2020 Friday, May 8th 4 – 9 PM 166 Boulder Drive Fitchburg, MA In Partnership with: Central MA Food Truck Alliance River Styx Brewing The City of Fitchburg Sponsored by: Fitchburg Redevelopment Authority North of Main

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Request for Proposals: On-Call Real Estate Marketing and Brokerage Services

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FITCHBURG REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON-CALL REAL ESTATE MARKETING AND BROKERAGE SERVICES DUE DATE: Monday, May 6, 2024 DUE TIME: 12:00 pm local time GENERAL RFP INFORMATION The Fitchburg Redevelopment Authority (FRA) invites qualified proposers to submit sealed proposals for all labor and materials necessary for real estate marketing and brokerage services for the […]

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RFP Opportunity: For the Provision of Food Truck Vendor(s) at Putnam Place!

Introduction: The Fitchburg Redevelopment Authority (FRA) is soliciting submissions from individuals or business interested in locating and operating a commercial mobile food truck or trailer on and identified public space in downtown Fitchburg, MA. The successful party/parties (“Food Truck Vendors”) will be responsible for concession operations in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth […]

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