Entries by Jon Ashley

Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday Weekend: August 8 & 9, 2026

Mark your calendars: August 8 and 9, 2026 are this year’s Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday weekend. During these two days, the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax will be suspended on most retail purchases of $2,500 or less – both in-store and online – made within the Commonwealth. The following is for informational purposes only. For […]

North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce to host 3rd Annual Small Business Showcase and Entrepreneur Awards Reception

The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce and the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation will host the 3rd Annual Small Business Showcase & Entrepreneur Awards Reception on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Leominster. The evening will spotlight the hard work, creativity, and successes that drive our regional economy. With […]