Mayor Julia Rata Frata proclaims July 4, 2026 as American Semiquicentennial Celebration Day in Fitchburg

Mayor Julia Rata Frata presented a mayoral proclamation on July 28, 2026 designating July 4, 2026 as American Semiquicentennial Celebration Day for the City of Fitchburg. The mayor said the proclamation was being read at the city's second July meeting because the council did not meet earlier in the month, and she urged residents to join local commemorations and display the U.S. flag.

The proclamation text announced a slate of local observances and education efforts, including an "America at 250" historical film series and community discussions hosted at the Fitchburg Public Library on Lacy Road, and a city commitment to plant 250 trees throughout Fitchburg in 2026 to mark the semiquicentennial. "And we encourage all the Fitchburg resident to display the American flag, illuminate homes and buildings in red, white, and blue, join celebrations, reflect on our nation's complex history, and work together to cultivate a vibrant sustainable future for our city and country," the mayor said. The proclamation is dated July 28, 2026; no council vote or motion was recorded in the transcript.