Claimants are now able to file for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) They can do so by applying at: www.mass.gov/pua PUA is a program open to the following individuals: Self-employed individuals, including gig workers, freelancers, and independent contractors Those seeking part-time employment Claimants that have an insufficient work history to qualify for benefits And claimants that […]
Boston, MA, April 16, 2020 – NEADS, a non-profit organization that trains and places Service Dogs for people with physical disabilities and hearing loss, today announced the donation of a newly created coloring and activity book, Let’s Go with NEADS Service Dogs Arnie and Zara, to Boston-area hospitals. Matching a donation for every book sold, […]
How Four Businesses Are Serving North Central Massachusetts While non-essential business have been forced to shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies in North Central Massachusetts are stepping up with innovative and philanthropic solutions to support the community, health care institutions and those in need, while also taking measures to protect their employees. From […]
Company is designated Essential Employer during statewide emergency order Leominster, MA – April 7, 2020 – AIS, a leading manufacturer of commercial office furniture and seating, remains open as a designated Essential Employer during the COVID-19 Crisis. The company’s decision is in direct response to urgent requests received through its sales and dealer network to […]
Golden Girl Granola Sends Granola to Dark Monk Arts Equipment Shirley, MA April 14 – Golden Girl Granola donated granola snack packs to hungry volunteers and staff at Dark Monk, a performing arts shop that has been converted into a face shield manufacturer during the COVID-19 pandemic. 4 cases of assorted snack packs were sent […]
Every spring, The Fitchburg Art Museum partners with the Laurelwood Garden Club to host Art in Bloom. This popular event invites local floral designers, garden clubs, and community members to interpret the art in their galleries with flower arrangements. FAM is closed this April, but FAM still wants to make their art bloom. And they […]
Sitting home, rained in and looking for some amazing groceries to be delivered to your door this week? Roots has you covered! As the state ramps up safety measures for grocery store workers, Roots urges everyone to choose curbside and delivery when possible. Delivery or Curbside options are available with online shopping, however, Roots is […]
New beer will support United Way COVID-19 Funds across Central Massachusetts communities Wachusett Brewing Company and Atlas Distributing are releasing a new beer together that will directly raise money to support three COVID-19 response funds in the communities where they operate. The funds are the United Way of North Central Massachusetts Stand United Fund, the United Way […]