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Commonwealth Investment in Fitchburg Road Utility Project Brings More Affordable Housing Options Closer to Reality in Ayer

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The Town of Ayer received a huge treat from the Healey-Driscoll Administration. Through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ FY26 Community One Stop Grant, Ayer’s Fitchburg Road Sewer Main Extension project received $500,000. This investment will allow the town to bring its existing sewer main further down Fitchburg Road, opening up not only future economic development opportunities […]

Welcome to the Dickinson Business Center

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Executive Office Suites & Virtual Offices Available The Dickinson Business Center is proud to offer flexible, professional workspace solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s businesses. Located at 344 Main Street in Fitchburg, within the beautifully restored and historic Dickinson Building, the Center provides both Executive Office Suites and Virtual Offices that combine […]

Community Leadership Institute Class of 2026 Announced

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The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the participants selected for the 2026 Community Leadership Institute (CLI). This prestigious nine-month program equips future leaders with essential skills and deep regional knowledge, focusing on key sectors and topics including media and crisis communications; non-profit governance and volunteerism; healthcare; arts and culture; government […]

Gardner Receives $365,000 Grant to Purchase new Firefighter Radios

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The City of Gardner has been awarded $365,000 through the Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program to purchasenew fire-rated radio systems for all 42 members of the Gardner Fire Department. The grant will replace the Department’s 15-year-old portable radios, which are beyond their life expectancy and no longer supported by the manufacturer. Parts for the […]

Fidelity Bank donates $15,000 to local non-profits through its new Charitable Endowment Fund

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Fidelity Bank  announced it has granted $15,000 to three local non-profits focused on food insecurity, personal hygiene and veterans outreach programs and services. The grants stem from an annual opportunity through the endowment fund for Fidelity Bank colleagues to nominate and vote for local nonprofits that are making a difference in the regions the Bank […]

City-Wide Food Drive & Distribution

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As you are likely aware, SNAP benefits may not be issued in November. 12,773 Fitchburg residents (30% of our residents) rely on this assistance to feed their families. In response to this crisis, the City of Fitchburg is launching a city-wide initiative to collect food donations and distribute the donations to our neighbors in need. […]

Mount Wachusett Community College Corporate Training Launches New “Spanish for Supervisors” Course This January

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We’re excited to announce that Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) Corporate Training will be hosting a brand-new interactive Spanish course this January, designed specifically for supervisors and managers. This hands-on class equips leaders with the tools to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking employees. Using real workplace examples and targeted vocabulary, participants will gain the confidence to […]

North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation approves financing for The Vice

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The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC), the economic development arm of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, recently approved financing of $30,000 to The Vice, a startup business located in Westminster.  Business planning was provided by NewVue Communities in Fitchburg. The Vice, a new café located at 134 Main Street in Westminster, has […]

North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation approves financing for Empowered Boutique + Spa

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The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC), the economic development arm of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, recently approved a $35,000 loan to Alicia Favreau, owner of Empowered Boutique + Spa, to support the launch of her new wellness venture at 67 North Main Street in Leominster. Business planning was provided by NewVue […]