Each year The Rotary Clubs of Fitchburg and Fitchburg East host an Annual Recognition Dinner at Fitchburg High School. On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, we recognize our city’s finest for their commitment to public service and community.
 
Left to Right:
DPW – Gary Withington,  Crocker Elementary School - Bernadette Wiemer, City Hall – Joan David, Fitchburg HS Red Raider First Responder – Jacqueline Lessard, Memorial Middle School – Suzanne DiGeronimo, St Bernard’s Elementary School – Jane Doiron, St Bernard’s HS – Heather Weibel Tulio,  Rotarian Jim Fusco, Mayor Stephen L DiNatale, Fitchburg Police Dept – Officer Shawn Walker, Reingold Elementary School – Jennifer Boudreau, Fitchburg HS Red Raider Firest Responders – Vicki Bidleman and Christine Boudreau, and McKay Elementary School – Ashley Hyde. Not present in the photo, Montachusett Regional HS – Juan Valentin. Not in the picture was Renee Kukkula, who was presented the Award posthumously from the Fitchburg Dept Fire on behalf of her husband, Martin Kukkula. “At the time of his passing, Marty was the most Senior Firefighter on the Department, earning him Badge #1.