I second all of this. Great description of Fitchburg. Fitchburg being "bad" or "trashy" is somewhat of a running joke in the area. The truth is, there are many quiet, pretty, and rural neighborhoods as well as the "problem" areas. Far from perfect, and probably as average as can be, but I have never felt particularly unsafe in Fitchburg. Most often trouble doesn't find you unless you're looking for it
newenglandnasty204 t1_j5k54ks wrote
Reply to comment by A_Man_Who_Writes in Are Fitchburg and Leominster really that bad? If they are, what are some decent commutable areas to the Dirty Burg? by quark_the_bear
I second all of this. Great description of Fitchburg. Fitchburg being "bad" or "trashy" is somewhat of a running joke in the area. The truth is, there are many quiet, pretty, and rural neighborhoods as well as the "problem" areas. Far from perfect, and probably as average as can be, but I have never felt particularly unsafe in Fitchburg. Most often trouble doesn't find you unless you're looking for it