I'm not at all versed (well or otherwise) in doing this, but it strikes me that since Main Street is finally getting paved, someone should start a pool to make friendly bets on when the first jackhammer will hit the new pavement.

For reference, I once saw a busy intersection that I traveled daily get new lines painted. It was beautiful. The NEXT DAY they tore it all up for resurfacing. So I wouldn't be too surprised to see crews out there in November.

Whatcha think?

Photos from InTown Fitchburg.

Should we be receiving sample ballots. I know they were not sent out for the primary, but the poll worker said they would come for the general. I have read the question booklet from the state, but I'm sure there are other things to vote on, and I'd like to be prepared.

FITCHBURG ROADWORK UPDATE: Week of October 19, 2026

Another week and more roadwork happening across Fitchburg... as crews continue water main replacements, sewer and stormwater separation, drainage improvements, sidewalks and paving!

Here's what's coming up:
🚧 BIRCH STREET: Sidewalk and driveway apron restoration continuing in Ward 1 with Lazaro, beginning Monday.

💧 BOULDER DRIVE: Two projects:
🔹 Beginning October 19, GVC Construction will install new 24-inch drainage piping across Boulder Drive toward Wood Place, expected to take 2-3 days.
🔹 J.A. Polito & Sons will install new water main along Boulder Drive between Mill Street and Water Street during the week of October 19.

🚧 ELECTRIC AVENUE / ROLLSTONE ROAD ROUNDABOUT: Lazaro will begin drainage construction associated with crosswalk improvements.

🛣️ ELM STREET: Final paving planned this week with PJ Albert

🚧 FAIRBANKS STREET: Sidewalk and driveway apron restoration continuing with Lazaro.

🛣️ HIGH STREET: Final paving planned with PJ Albert

🚧 HEYWOOD STREET: Sidewalk and driveway apron restoration continuing with Lazaro.

🛣️ JOHNSON STREET: Final paving planned with PJ Albert

🚧 MAIN STREET: Several active work areas:
🔹 Newton Place to North Street: J.A. Polito & Sons will perform paving during the week of October 19. A full Main Street closure is not anticipated.
🔹 Main Street & Prospect Street: Temporary traffic controls will remain in place October 19-23, with no construction scheduled at that intersection during that week.
🔹 Beginning October 26: New traffic signal wiring and conduit installation is scheduled at Main and Prospect Streets.
🔹 Upper Common: New drainage installation is scheduled for October 26-30.
🔹 West and Main Street: Final paving by PJ Albert, date to be announced.
🔹 Beginning approximately November 23: Additional stormwater separation work is anticipated along Main Street, generally between Central Street and Wallace Avenue, lasting approximately 4-6 weeks.

🚧 MUNROE STREET: Sidewalk and driveway apron restoration continuing with Lazaro.

💧 PROSPECT STREET / VIEW STREET: New drainage and water main installation continues through approximately October 23. Construction will be coordinated with Applewild Preschool.

🛣️ SIMONDS STREET: Final paving planned with PJ Albert

🚧 STONEYBROOK ROAD (ENTRANCE): Final paving by PJ Albert, date tbd

💧 WOOD PLACE: Beginning approximately October 21, crews will work up Wood Place from Boulder Drive toward Main Street, installing new drainage infrastructure and manholes. Work is expected to take 2-3 weeks.

🚗 CITY HALL PARKING & WOOD PLACE ACCESS
During the Wood Place construction, access may be restricted or temporarily closed between 7 AM and 5 PM.

🅿️ City Hall visitors and 1 Wood Place tenants should use the lower Boulder Drive lot.
🅿️ City Hall employees may also use the lower Rollstone Bank parking lot off Boulder Drive. Thank you to Rollstone Bank for helping provide additional parking!

🚧 ADDITIONAL PAVING & SIDEWALK WORK
PJ Albert and MTK will continue milling, paving, curbing and sidewalk restoration at various locations within the CSO project area.

👮 TRAFFIC & PARKING
Fitchburg Police details will assist with traffic control. Expect temporary detours, lane restrictions and construction-related delays.

🚫 Parking near active construction zones will be prohibited as posted. Local access may be restricted during work hours, generally 7 AM to 5 PM.

📞 QUESTIONS OR ACCESS CONCERNS
🔹 DPW Engineering: 978-829-1915
🔹 CSO Construction, Weston & Sampson: 978-548-4808
🔹 Fitchburg Wastewater Division: 978-829-1930
🔹 Water Main Improvements, Division of Water Supply: 978-345-9616, ext. 2
🔹 Fitchburg Police, safety or access concerns: 978-345-4355

📅 Schedules are subject to weather, underground conditions and construction progress. Streets listed for final paving may not all be paved during the same week.

🏗️ I know all these construction projects can make getting around Fitchburg a challenge, especially when multiple projects overlap.... but we're making substantial investments in our roads, sidewalks, water mains and drainage systems, replacing aging infrastructure, reducing flooding and sewer overflows, and preparing our City for future growth....so we thank you for your patience with the crews working across Fitchburg, and please share this update with neighbors and businesses who may be affected!

From Fitchburg State:

Tomorrow is the Fall Music Mega Mix in Weston Auditorium at 7 pm!!! 🎶🎷🎻

Fitchburg State University’s instrumental and choral ensembles will perform a joint concert that is free and open to the public.

The concert program will be a showcase of “bite-sized” performances by the university’s choirs, bands and orchestra. The ensembles consist of students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members.

(This also is includes the Falcon Drumline).