Body Overview
- Government Level: Municipal
- Jurisdiction: City of Fitchburg
- Status: Current
- Authorized Seats: 11
- Current Vacancies: 0
Current Members
| Seat | Member | Selection | Service | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Large | Anthony M. Zarrella | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | President |
| At Large | Sally H. Cragin | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| At Large | Amy L. Green | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| At Large | Elizabeth R. Walsh | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| At Large | Kevin T. Starr | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| Ward 1 | Bernard J. Schultz, III | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| Ward 2 | Paul R. Beauchemin | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| Ward 3 | Joseph S. Bowen, Jr. | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| Ward 4 | Andrew J. Van Hazinga | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| Ward 5 | Marisa R. Fleming | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| Ward 6 | Derrick J. Cruz | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | Vice President |
Official Resources
Sources and Verification
Last Verified: August 22, 2026
- Fitchburg Code chapter C, Acts of 1928 chapter 145 — biennial elections and terms — Municipal Charter (Checked August 22, 2026)
- Massachusetts General Laws chapter 43, section 59 — Plan B city council — General Law (Checked August 22, 2026)
- City of Fitchburg municipal-election results, November 4, 2025 — Election Record (Checked August 22, 2026)
- City of Fitchburg City Council — Current Official Roster (Checked August 22, 2026)
- City of Fitchburg City Council staff directory — Current Official Roster (Checked August 22, 2026)
- Fitchburg City Council organizational meeting minutes, January 5, 2026 — Official Meeting Record (Checked August 22, 2026)
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