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Council confirms new appointments, debates reappointment over attendance concerns

Fitchburg Common Council · April 29, 2026
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Summary

The council appointed Todd Bruner to the Parks Commission and approved a slate of reappointments after pulling and separately confirming Christopher Peguero following concerns about attendance and resident complaints. Mary Winker was appointed to the EMS Commission by email.

Fitchburg — At its April 28 meeting the Common Council approved several appointments and reappointments after a brief but pointed exchange over one parks commission member’s attendance record.

Todd Bruner introduced himself at the microphone after Mayor Julia Rata Frata nominated him to the Parks Commission; Bruner said he and his family have lived in Fitchburg for 20 years and that his work as a Verona Area School District principal exposed him to many city families. The council approved his appointment for a term ending…

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