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Fitchburg's Civil War-era cannons will get a facelift
By Elizabeth Dobbins, [email protected]
Updated: 02/27/2017 08:10:08 AM EST

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One of two Civil War-era cannons at Monument Park in Fitchburg. SENTINEL & ENTERPRISE / ASHLEY GREEN

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FITCHBURG -- The two Civil War-era cannons in Monument Park may soon see some changes.

Using several grants and additional fundraising, Mayor Stephen DiNatale said the city plans to replace the currently wooden cannon carriages with metal. The change would allow the cannons to remain outside year-round, he said.

"They're in much need of repair," DiNatale said. "There's large cracks."


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