On Friday, November 8, 2024, at 9:00am Mayor Nicholson, State Representative Jon Zlotnik, City Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas, Members of the CAC Board of Directors and other local officials will be meeting at 62 Waterford Street for the Gardner Community Action Committee “CAC” to sign their new lease at the future Community Center on Waterford […]
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce and Applewild School announced a groundbreaking new affinity partnership aimed at supporting Chamber members and their families by offering exclusive benefits, including tuition discounts and preferential access to Applewild’s renowned educational programs. The partnership addresses one of the region’s most pressing challenges: access to high-quality childcare and education. […]
The City of Fitchburg announces the renewal of its Fitchburg Community Electricity Aggregation (Fitchburg CEA) program, with new prices for the period December 2024 through December 2027. Fitchburg CEA is a group purchasing program, operated by the City since 2023, which provides electricity supply options to help residents and businesses manage costs and increase renewable […]
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the participants selected for the 2025 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 […]
The Fitchburg Art Museum invites the public to attend The G.O.A.T. Gala on Saturday, November 16, 2024. A Night at the Museum provides support for FAM’s community initiatives, exhibitions, and special programs. This year’s celebration is inspired by the iconic sports photography of Walter Iooss. The Fitchburg Art Museum’s G.O.A.T. Gala celebrates our FAMily and embraces team […]
Question 5: A Well-Intentioned Measure with Unintended Consequences As the President and CEO of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, I feel compelled to address the potential impacts of Massachusetts Ballot Question 5 on our local economy and communities. While the intention behind this measure—to ensure fair wages for all workers—is laudable, the reality […]
As the Commonwealth’s voters go to the polls in less than a month, we at the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce are deeply concerned about Massachusetts Ballot Question 2, which proposes to eliminate the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) statewide standardized tests as a primary high school graduation requirement. While well-intentioned, this measure threatens to […]
MEM Dance Theatre presents The Nutcracker, a beloved holiday performance that transports audiences of all ages to the enchanting Land of the Sweets. Join Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and a cast of talented local dancers in this timeless production. Performances are on December 7th at 6:00 PM and December 8th at 2:00 PM. Tickets […]
The Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg, Leominster, & Gardner is thrilled to announce the appointment of Natalia Oliver as the new Director of Development. Natalia, an immigrant from Uruguay, brings an extraordinary blend of leadership experience, public service, and event management expertise to the role, where she will focus on advancing the organization’s development […]
The Montachusett Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) is compiling information for both the Leominster and Fitchburg Digital Equity Plans. In an effort to reach the business community, we are holding a lunchtime focus group meeting from 12:30-2:30 pm on November 6, 2024. (light lunch will be served) at 464 Abbott Avenue in Leominster.