Mount Wachusett Community College is moving forward with a pilot program aimed at reducing the cost of books for students by tapping into Open Educational Resources (OER). “When faculty do this in their classroom, it would essentially mean free books for students,” said MWCC Librarian Ellen Pratt. “Commercial textbook provide essentially a course to the […]
As ski areas across the state prepare to kick off the important Christmas Holiday Week, Governor Charles D. Baker has just announced a proclamation declaring January 5, 2018 as Massachusetts Learn to Ski or Snowboard Day. This marks the first time that such an official proclamation has been made recognizing the state’s 12 alpine ski […]
Leominster Credit Union employees donated dozens of presents to Kylee’s Kare Kits for Kidz. LCU employees adopted 12 children, through Kylee’s Kare, in the spirit of making the holidays better for those less fortunate. In the same spirit of giving, the employees also donated bags of can goods and non-perishable items to local organizations to […]
Let’s Fix This – Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Roundtable Friday, January 12, 2018, 8:00-9:30 am: Does your facility have an environmental, health and safety (EHS) challenge you would like to review and discuss with your colleagues? Do you have an EHS success story you can share with the group? This month the group will […]
The Town of Westminster Massachusetts is requesting proposals for the acquisition, renovation and redevelopment of a most noteworthy and remarkable town-owned historic building: the Historic Meetinghouse built in 1839, located at 3 Bacon Street. Used as the Town Hall until 2006, the building is located within the socially, culturally and economically emerging Village Center District. […]
Michael Hewitt, President and CEO of bankHometown, the 2017 Neighbors helping Neighbors Campaign has resulted in total donations of $25,000. This is the 14th year that bankHometown has challenged local residents and businesses to help support local food pantries. It’s a way for the bank and its customers to make a real difference in the […]
Indoor Brew Yard Experience with Airstream Bar Now Open Six Days a Week Wachusett Brewing Company is expanding their on-site experience by bringing their successful summer Brew Yard concept indoors. The new indoor Brew Yard extends the popularity of the outdoor version that opened this summer to now create a year-round destination for craft beer […]
Leominster Credit Union donated a variety of winter coats, gloves and hats to the Shalom Neighborhood Center to be distributed to residents of Puerto Rico and USVI. The request to participate in the “We got you covered” winter drive was to assist those who have been displaced and relocated due to being severely impacted by […]
REGISTRATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOONTIME MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2017. —————————————————————————————————– Considering the very recent horrific events, we felt it was again time to train individuals and/or businesses in the proper response to an Active Shooter event. This is not something you can just figure out at the last minute. You need to respond instinctively […]
Leominster Credit Union announces that Kristen DiMeco has joined the Credit Union as Branch Manager. She will be responsible for managing the member service team and for the daily branch operations at the Clinton office. DiMeco has worked in the financial services industry for over 14 years. Her experience includes staff development, consumer lending, loan […]