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TEDxNewEngland

TEDxCambridge is now TEDxNewEngland – honoring the region as a global hub for transformative research and technology. Join the brightest minds in science at our 2024 conference, where we’ll spotlight groundbreaking scientific ideas, featuring 11 brilliant speakers plus two performances. Our annual conference explores curiosity, wonder, and the pursuit of scientific knowledge! Session 1: MIND […]

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Massachusetts 250 Initiative to Celebrate the Anniversary of America’s Independence

Statewide Initiative will Commemorate Massachusetts’ Pivotal Role in America’s Founding; Launch Included Announcement of $1.5 Million in Grants for Revolutionary War Cultural Programming Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll joined Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, state officials, legislators, and representatives from the Massachusetts arts, culture, and tourism industry at the State House to launch […]

Mayor Michael Nicholson named one of 2024 ALX100

Award recognizes the 100 most influential Latino/Hispanic leaders across Massachusetts Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson has been named one of the 2024 ALX100 recipients by Amplify LatinX. Started in 2023, this award annually recognizes 100 of the most influential Latin-American leaders across Massachusetts. “I’m truly honored to have been named one of this year’s ALX100,” said […]

Governor Maura Healey Designates Longtime Community Leader Chairperson of the Mount Wachusett Community College Board of Trustees

On August 15, 2024, Leominster’s Claire M. Freda presided over her first Board of Trustees meeting as Chairperson after her appointment to the position by Governor Maura Healey. “I am very excited for Chairperson Freda and the College,” stated MWCC President James Vander Hooven. “I have enjoyed working with her on the board since her […]

Rollstone Bank & Trust Donates $10,000 To Habitat For Humanity

  Rollstone Bank & Trust, through its Charitable Foundation, provided $10,000 to the North Central Massachusetts chapter of Habitat for Humanity, for its Critical Repair program. Proceeds will support projects across the region that allow low-income homeowners to maintain a safe place to live so they may stay in their homes. Martin F. Connors, Jr., […]

New Fund Established at Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts to benefit Bigelow Free Public Library

The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts is thrilled to announce the establishment of a new fund dedicated to supporting the Bigelow Free Public Library in Clinton. The Foundation Fund has been made possible through the generosity of Gordon Graham and the Graham family, former residents of Clinton. “The Graham family believes that the Clinton […]

Chamber Hosting Office Hours with State Economic Development Officials

In a partnership with the Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD), MassDevelopment, Mass Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC), and MassHire, the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce will be hosting state economic development officials for one-on-one appointments with local developers, manufacturers, and business owners. The meetings are an opportunity to discuss any specific matters related to […]

Vendors Wanted for Craft & Vendor Fair!

The Student Ambassadors of Sizer School in Fitchburg are hosting their 2nd Annual Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, November 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and we are looking for vendors! This event is a fundraiser to support our students’ social-emotional growth. These funds will go towards After School Activities like School Dances and […]

Fall 2024 Goverment Affairs Update

Federal Affairs: As we approach the fall, attention is focused on Washington D.C. ahead of the November election. In the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Jim McGovern and Congresswoman Lori Trahan are running unopposed. For the Senate, incumbent Senator Elizabeth Warren will face a Republican challenger, to be determined by the Republican primary in early […]