As employers in North Central Massachusetts continue to struggle to find skilled labor, the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce recently announced a study aimed to offer suggestions to balance the labor market now and into the future. The North Central Workforce Study was prepared by the UMass Donahue Institute’s Economic and Public Policy Research […]
Source: State House News Service Author: Colin A. Young One day before she is to be sworn into office, Gov.-elect Maura Healey continued to flesh out her Cabinet by naming her secretaries of economic development and of technology services and security, but major administration roles remain unfilled by Healey, who has also not appointed a […]
Source: State House News Service Author: Colin A. Young Beacon Hill seems to have more money than it knows what to do with these days, and lawmakers could soon have even fewer options at their disposal. Surging state revenues have in recent years fueled sizeable surpluses and allowed the Baker administration and Legislature to pump […]
Aging Services of North Central Massachusetts (ASNCM) is pleased to announce the annual Cards for Caring initiative for the holiday season set an all-time high of raising over 1,600 cards for the aging community of North Central Massachusetts. Reaching across the 21 communities across the region, ASNCM, local organizations, and giving individuals, donate warm holiday […]
As we greet 2023, it is important to be aware of several changes to laws and policies that will have an impact on the business climate. Laws pertaining to minimum wage, retail premium pay and PFMLA take effect at the start of the year. In terms of November’s ballot questions, the Fair Share Amendment will […]
The 110 Grill in Leominster will partner with the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce to host the Chamber’s January edition of the Business After Hours series. The event will take place on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the 110 Grill located at 207 Mill Street in Leominster. The […]
Fitchburg State University’s downtown theater restoration project has received $2 million in federal support thanks to the efforts of the regional congressional delegation. The funds will go toward the development of a “black box” theater to be constructed adjacent to the main theater building in the downtown performing arts center. The new construction will be […]
BOSTON –Berkshire Bank, a leading socially responsible community bank with financial centers in New England and New York, is pleased to announce Dan Shertzer as first vice president (FVP) and regional manager of its financial center network in eastern Massachusetts. “We are very excited to welcome Dan to our team,” said Ryan Shorette, senior vice […]
Source: State House News Service Author: Chris Lisinski Single-family home sales in Massachusetts plummeted last month to the lowest November total in eight years while prices climbed to a new high, according to the latest report from The Warren Group. Across the state, there were 3,806 sales of single-family homes in November, reflecting a 29.4 […]
For over 175 years, Berkshire Bank has supported its customers and communities during both good and difficult times. Today, this community bank has over 14 financial centers in Central Massachusetts with additional locations throughout Massachusetts, New York, Vermont, Connecticut and Rhode Island. The bank combines extraordinary personal service with convenient, user-friendly technology and outstanding performance […]