Fitchburg resident wins $1,000 a week for life prize

FITCHBURG — Tobin Maxwell of Fitchburg has won a $1,000 a week for life prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$1,000 a Week for Life” $5 instant ticket game.

Maxwell chose the cash option on his prize and received a one-time payment of $800,000 (before taxes).

The winning ticket was purchased at Cumberland Farms, 479 Electric Ave. in Fitchburg. The store will receive a $10,400 bonus for its sale of this ticket.

 -Massachusetts State Lottery Commission