The statewide unemployment rate rose from 5 percent to 5.2 percent in September, while employers reported adding 11,900 jobs across Massachusetts last month, labor officials announced on Friday. September’s unemployment rate was the highest in Massachusetts since the 6.4 percent reported in April, and it landed more than 3 percentage points below the 8.9 percent […]
Compelling greater investments in behavioral health and addiction treatment services figures to be a main tent pole in a health care bill that the Baker administration plans to put before the Legislature in the coming months, Gov. Charlie Baker suggested Wednesday morning. Speaking to a virtual conference of the Providers’ Council, the governor said his […]
Fidelity Bank recognized for overall financial strength, security of operations Fidelity Bank today announced it has earned a 5-Star “Superior” rating from BauerFinancial, the nation’s leading independent bank rating and research firm. A 5-Star rating ranks Fidelity Bank among one of the strongest banks in the nation on BauerFinancial’s Recommended Report. “This rating reflects our overall […]
Solvus Global hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony with more than 150 attendees from across the country to celebrate advanced manufacturing in Central Massachusetts and the opening of their 32k square foot facility. The event marks the culmination of collaborations from key partners at the Army Research Laboratory, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, VRC Metal Systems, and the […]
Leominster Credit Union (LCU) presented a check for $5,000 to Fathering Fathers, Inc., a non-profit mentoring organization, dedicated to raising up healthy, confident, and well-prepared young men. The lion’s share of this donation will go to help jump start a girl’s mentoring program based out of Clinton Middle School and Tahanto Regional, in Clinton and […]
Golden Girl Granola introduces a new pumpkin flavor to their granola lineup. Pumpkin Harvest is Golden Girl’s first seasonal granola and was created due to fan interest. This granola features the flavors of fall and is available now through December 2021. Pumpkin Harvest uses all-natural ingredients like pumpkin and pecans and is baked with pure […]
Bill Includes Key Policy Changes to Offshore Wind Procurement Process Governor Charlie Baker announced that the Baker-Polito Administration will file legislation to direct $750 million to support the continued growth and development of the Commonwealth’s clean energy industry. The legislation, An Act to Power Massachusetts’ Clean Energy Economy, would establish a new Clean Energy Investment Fund, […]
On September 15, 2021 three Mount Wachusett Community College Adult Education students were honored by First Literacy with scholarships in a virtual ceremony. First Literacy Scholarships are awarded in recognition of educational achievements and potential, community service, and perseverance in the face of hardship. This year First Literacy awarded 30 scholarships to deserving individuals from […]
Former Massport, MassDOT Exec Betsy Taylor Named Chair More than three months after the MBTA’s previous board expired, Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday brought its successor fully into existence by announcing appointees to the transportation authority’s board of directors. The panel will be chaired by Betsy Taylor, a six-year veteran of the state Department of […]
Two-day seminar designed to educate small businesses about accounting software platform The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce is offering small businesses owners and staff the opportunity to participate in a two-day QuickBooks® seminar. The seminar is scheduled for Tuesday October 12 and Wednesday, October 13, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the North […]