Fitchburg Extends Annual Landfill Sticker Deadline to September 30
The city is giving residents extra time to use their annual landfill stickers, and downtown infrastructure improvements remain active — the two most prominent items visible across city channels this weekend.
**TOWN HALL**
Residents who have not yet used their yearly landfill stickers have more time than they may have expected: the city has extended their validity through September 30. The extension was flagged as an emergency alert on the city's official website, suggesting officials wanted to make sure residents caught the notice before discarding expired stickers or missing out on disposal trips.
Downtown infrastructure work also continues, with the city maintaining an active update page on its website under the heading "Intown Downtown Infrastructure Updates." No new project milestones were posted in this specific coverage window, but residents experiencing disruptions in the downtown corridor can follow updates directly at fitchburgma.gov.
Also on the city's homepage, a notice remains active regarding the declaration and organization of the Fitchburg Tourism Destination Marketing District. Separately, a notice about voting location changes — posted in both English and Spanish ("Cambios en el Lugar de Votación") — remains visible for residents planning ahead for upcoming elections.
**SCHOOLS**
Fitchburg Public Schools posted a notice of intent to shred student documents, as required by state records-retention procedures. Families who believe they may need to retrieve student records should contact the district at fpsquestions@fitchburg.k12.ma.us before the scheduled shredding takes place. The district's FY2027 budget book — the final adopted version — is also now posted on the district website for public review.
**ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS**
No new coverage from Patch, MetroWest Daily News, or The Boston Globe in this cycle.
**COMING UP**
- Landfill stickers remain valid through **September 30** — residents should plan disposal trips accordingly before the deadline. - Residents can sign up for the City of Fitchburg's official email newsletter at fitchburgma.gov to receive notifications about upcoming events and announcements.