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bankHometown to Host Three Free Shred Days in Fall 2023

bankHometown invites customers and members of the community to three free Shred Days at local offices. Events will be held on the following dates and at the following locations. No appointment is necessary. Saturday, October 14: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.,* Leominster office, 9 Sack Blvd. Saturday, October 28: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.,* Webster […]

Freedom’s Way Launches 2024 Partnership Grant Program; Allocates $75k in Support of Creative Programs & Projects

Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area is pleased to announce the launch of its 2024 Partnership Grant Program on Saturday, October 1st. Designed to provide strategic investments in the natural, cultural, and historical resources that enhance the region’s sense of place, $75,000 has been set aside for this funding cycle. Reimbursable matching grants of up to $7,500 are […]

North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation announces North Central Emergency Relief Loan program

Program offers businesses quick closing loans of up to $10,000 for remediation, losses caused by the September 11 flash floods Following Monday’s unprecedented flooding in Leominster and surrounding communities, the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC), the economic development arm of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, today announced the North Central Emergency Relief […]

United Way Launches Fund for Leominster Flood Relief

United Way of North Central Massachusetts (UWNCM) has created a fund to assist local community members impacted by recent catastrophic flooding in the city of Leominster. The Leominster Flood Relief Fund will provide financial assistance and supplies to residents impacted by the flash flooding. During the evening of September 11, Leominster was inundated with nearly […]

North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce to host Legislative and Candidates Reception

Premier event connects elected officials, candidates for office, with local business and community leaders The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce today announced the 2023 Legislative and Candidates Reception will be held on September 21, 2023, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Chocksett Inn, 59 Laurelwood Road in Sterling. Mount Wachusett Community College is […]

Governor Healey Declares State of Emergency Over Catastrophic Flood Damage

Governor Maura T. Healey declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts due to the catastrophic flash flooding and property damage caused by Monday night’s powerful rainstorm in Worcester County, Bristol County and other communities. Upwards of 10 inches of rain fell in Worcester and Bristol Counties, causing widespread flooding, downed trees, power outages and damage […]

2023 Flood Resources for Residents & Businesses

Source: https://www.mass.gov/ Below is a broad overview of what is available to support residents and businesses affected by flooding that was compiled by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. More resources may be added as damage assessments continue. At this time, the flooding events are not a federally declared disaster, so FEMA individual assistance, public assistance and […]

A Message From the Chamber

Following yesterday’s historic floods affecting the City of Leominster and surrounding communities, the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce and its affiliate organizations stand ready to assist local businesses now, and in the days to come, as recovery efforts continue. Our commitment to serve our communities of North Central Massachusetts in any capacity remains unwavering. […]

Mount Wachusett Community College Nursing Simulation Laboratory Expansion Ribbon Cutting

MWCC is celebrating the completion of the expansion of our nursing simulation laboratory, which allows students to safely practice skills in a controlled environment. The project was funded by a Massachusetts Skills Capital Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Workforce Skills Cabinet (Executive Office of Education) Nursing Pathways Expansion Program. The Nursing Pathways Expansion Exploration […]