Byline: Mary Jo Hill
FITCHBURG - A bill that would hike fines for illegal dumping in the city has been passed by the Legislature and put on the desk of Gov. Deval L. Patrick, according to a press release from state Rep. Stephen L. DiNatale, D-Fitchburg.
The legislation allows Fitchburg to amend an ordinance and increase the fines for illegal dumping on city property or within 50 yards of the property, according to the release.
Ward 2 Councilor Norman L. Boisvert proposed ...