Fitchburg Access Television (FATV)

Fitchburg Access Television (FATV) FATV is your local community access television station. "Working Together for A Stronger Community" FATV is an independent non-profit 501(C)(3) organization.

As the PEG Access Television station of Fitchburg, MA, we are comprised of Public, Education, and Government programming for the citizens, by the citizens. Our Mission is to provide equipment, training, and channel time to the members of the Fitchburg community for the purpose of building community, empowering the individual, and ensuring First Amendment expression through the utilization of television technology.

Legislative Meetings this week on FATVWatch on:Comcast/Xfinity Ch 9Verizon/Fios Ch 36Streaming at fatv.org/gov City of F...
12/08/2025

Legislative Meetings this week on FATV
Watch on:
Comcast/Xfinity Ch 9
Verizon/Fios Ch 36
Streaming at fatv.org/gov


City of Fitchburg

12/06/2025

❄️When extreme cold or storms hit, the City will once again open an overnight, low-barrier Warming Center at the Fitchburg Senior Center, 14 Wallace Ave. The site is organized and staffed by the Fitchburg Health Department, Street Outreach and Prevention office.

What to know:
• Purpose: short-term emergency space to prevent injury and death in dangerous weather
• Services: a cot, blanket, hot coffee and light food, plus connections to shelter, housing, detox, medical and behavioral health, and recovery support ☕🧣
• Access: during activations, call Fitchburg Street Outreach at (978) 868-6482 for info 📞
• Safety: professional staff on site, only staff and guests may enter while open

Thank you to the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts for their support of this work and for highlighting the Warming Center in their Annual Report. Your partnership helps us save lives and treat every neighbor with dignity. 🧡

Please save the number, share this post, and help spread the word when temperatures drop.

Students from Fitchburg High School were recently inducted into the National Honor Society during a ceremony held on Nov...
12/02/2025

Students from Fitchburg High School were recently inducted into the National Honor Society during a ceremony held on November 18, 2025. The event was recorded by FHS students and staff, with assistance from FATV. Congratulations to the inductees!

Fitchburg Public Schools

12/02/2025

Due to the impending inclement weather, there will be no school on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

Debido al mal tiempo que se avecina, no habrá clases el martes 2 de diciembre de 2025.

Devido ao mau tempo iminente, não haverá aulas na terça-feira, 2 de dezembro de 2025.

South Street Early Learning Center | Crocker Elementary School | McKay Elementary School | Reingold Elementary School | Longsjo Middle School | Memorial Middle School | Fitchburg High School | Goodrich Academy

*WINTER PARKING BAN*Starting: 8:00 AM on Tuesday, December 2, 2025Ending: 8:00 AM on Wednesday, December 3, 2025During a...
12/01/2025

*WINTER PARKING BAN*
Starting: 8:00 AM on Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Ending: 8:00 AM on Wednesday, December 3, 2025

During a parking ban, parking is not allowed on city streets.

Per City Code §169-35 it shall be unlawful for the owner, operator or person in charge of any vehicle (other than one acting in an emergency) to park such vehicle on any public street in the City of Fitchburg for the duration of the Winter Parking Ban. Vehicles that violate the parking ban are subject to ticketing, fines, and/or removal at the owner’s expense.

For more information, please go to https://www.fitchburgma.gov/459/Parking-Information

Please also note that per City Code § 169-35:
-Handicapped parking areas located in residential zones are EXEMPT from the Winter Parking Ban.
-Metered parking may be used from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM during the Winter Parking Ban, unless specified otherwise.

The duration of the Snow Emergency/Winter Parking Ban may be adjusted as weather and road conditions allow.

Per City Code §157-33, residents and property owners are responsible for keeping sidewalks clear of snow and ice adjacent to their property.

**Tonight's City Council meetings have been postponed**Legislative Meetings this week on FATVWatch on:Comcast/Xfinity Ch...
12/01/2025

**Tonight's City Council meetings have been postponed**

Legislative Meetings this week on FATV
Watch on:
Comcast/Xfinity Ch 9
Verizon/Fios Ch 36
Streaming at fatv.org/gov


City of Fitchburg

11/29/2025

The holiday season is upon us!🎄Join as our community gathers on the Upper Common...with kids bundled up, neighbors chat, and we turn the lights on to kickoff the holiday season.

This year’s Fitchburg Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony will be:
📅 Sunday, November 30
⏰ 5:30 pm
📍 Historic Upper Common

Fitchburg Civic Days, FATV, Fitchburg Parks, Fitchburg High School Band & Chorus, and our public safety crews are teaming up to bring music, lights, and holiday cheer.

Bundle up for a rain, snow or shine event... bring your family and friends and join us for some complimentary hot cocoa, coffee and snacks from Mera's Cakes with a special visit from the Grinch and Santa Claus and come help us light up the Upper Common together ⭐

Rise & Grind on Main St will be open with food, drinks and music starting at 4:30pm.

Bring your letters to mail to Santa in our Santa Mail Box Express to the North Pole in the Upper Common in front of the Post Office! Put your return address for a special response from Santa!

145th Meeting of the Rivalry! 🏈 Fitchburg vs LeominsterThanksgiving Classic - Pregame at 9:30am - Kickoff at 10am🎥 Watch...
11/26/2025

145th Meeting of the Rivalry! 🏈 Fitchburg vs Leominster
Thanksgiving Classic - Pregame at 9:30am - Kickoff at 10am

🎥 Watch Live on the Civic Channel:
Comcast Ch 1074
Verizon Ch 2137
Streaming at fatv.org/civic

Can't watch live? Find all games On-Demand at fatv.org/sports

🎥 Simulcast on Comcast Ch 9 and Verizon Ch 36


Fitchburg Public Schools

Fitchburg Athletics

This Saturday! 🏈 Fitchburg vs LeominsterChicken Bowl: Junior Varsity Football - 10am kickoffGirls Rivalry Flag Football ...
11/20/2025

This Saturday! 🏈 Fitchburg vs Leominster
Chicken Bowl: Junior Varsity Football - 10am kickoff
Girls Rivalry Flag Football - 12pm kickoff

🎥 Watch both games Live on the Civic Channel:
Comcast Ch 1074
Verizon Ch 2137
Streaming at fatv.org/civic
Can't watch live? Find all games On-Demand at fatv.org/sports

🎥 Simulcast on Comcast Ch 9 and Verizon Ch 36


Fitchburg Public Schools

Recent Public shows on FATV!• Chess Chat - Carissa Yip wins U.S. Women's Championship• Que Buena Onda! - Disney vs Fleis...
11/16/2025

Recent Public shows on FATV!
• Chess Chat - Carissa Yip wins U.S. Women's Championship
• Que Buena Onda! - Disney vs Fleischer: La Guerra de los Dibujos
• Jazz Chat - My Blue Heaven - with Eddy Troxler on Guitar
• Faith for Today - Faith Christian Church
• Poetry Podcast with Paula & Sally - Tribute to Armenian poet Diana Der-Hovanessian
Go to fatv.org/shows to learn more about all of the local shows on FATV

Address

780 Main Street
Fitchburg, MA
01420

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+19783430834

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FATV is an independent, non-profit 501(C)(3) organization. As the PEG Access Television station of Fitchburg, MA, we are comprised of Public, Education, and Government programming for the citizens, by the citizens. Our Mission is to provide equipment, training, and channel time to the members of the Fitchburg community for the purpose of building community, empowering the individual, and ensuring First Amendment expression through the utilization of television technology.