My husband and I are grandparents of four children who all live in the Madison Metropolitan School District. Our oldest granddaughter is a 2019 graduate of Madison West High School. Our grandson is now a West High junior.

In reading through the Fitchburg Star, received yesterday, as usual I learned of many things going on in and around Fitchburg. I always look forward to learning more about what’s happening in my hometown.

We continue to live in a critical time filled with both danger and opportunity. Ironically, just as the pandemic is separating us, the ruthless murder of George Floyd is galvanizing a broader civic unity. Right now, it matters more than ever who we elect. We must choose candidates who have d…

I’m a Fitchburg resident who has really enjoyed going to the Fitchburg Farmers’ Market over the years. I appreciate being able to get fresh produce from local farmers during the growing season.

We’ve lived in Fitchburg for 23 years and have attended numerous Council meetings in the last three years.

I encourage residents of District 3 to vote for Shannon Strassman.

Fitchburg is fortunate to have a candidate like Gabriella Gerhardt running for city council and I urge everyone in District 2 to vote for Gabriella on April 7.

My name is Julia Arata-Fratta and I am your city council representative for District 2, Seat 3. On April 7, I encourage you to vote for Gabriella Gerhardt for District 2, Seat 4.

We are writing to encourage fellow residents of District 3 to elect Dave Carlson as our representative on Fitchburg Common Council.