By Elizabeth Dobbins
Sentinel and Enterprise News
FITCHBURG, Mass. — Collaboration between officials and community organizations helped secure a $250,000 federal grant for the Fitchburg Police Department, Chief Ernest Martineau announced at a press conference Monday.
He hopes that collaboration creates another — a stronger partnership between police, residents and businesses in downtown Fitchburg.
“This grant is going to allow us to foster a new type of mentality downtown,” he said.
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