Red Dog’s Community Roofing Day is more than just shingles and nails — it’s your chance to experience the trades up close and discover how a hands-on career can build a bright future!
️ ️Thursday, July 10
10 AM – 2 PM
The Colonial Hotel, Gardner, MA
️️ FREE & open to the public!
What’s in store:
• Hands-on stations & live demos
• Meet local pros & passionate tradespeople
• National Women in Roofing on site
• Fun prizes & giveaways
• Live Panel + Q&A about career paths in the trades!
Whether you’re a student, parent, educator, or just curious — this event is for YOU.
Come learn, explore, and get inspired. Let’s build something better — together.
Join Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings for an Open House Tour! Stroll our scenic grounds, explore beautifully designed spaces, and savor a signature cocktail and gourmet bites.
Meet our dedicated team and experience the vibrant, enriching lifestyle our residents enjoy every day. Then, relax in the courtyard with chef-prepared appetizers, refreshing cocktails, and live entertainment-and feel the energy that makes Leominster Crossings truly special.
Come see why our residents helped us earn a place among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Assisted Living Communities.
THE DETAILS
Thursday, June 26th
4 – 6 PM
Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings
1160 Main Street
Leominster, MA
Drop-In Coffee Hour with the Gardner Master Plan Team
Tuesday, June 24, 8-9 am
Victoria Coffee, 24 Main St., Gardner
The City of Gardner is preparing a new master plan, the first update since the last master plan 50 years ago. You can learn more about the project here.
The project consultants – Barrett Planning Group LLC and BSC Group – will be at Victoria Coffee on Tuesday, June 24, from 8 to 9 am for a drop-in discussion about the project for local organization leaders and business owners.
Come learn more about the project and share your organization or business’s experience of Gardner today, and your hopes for the city’s future! There won’t be a formal presentation but we will have materials about the plan, and we look forward to hearing how we can incorporate your organization or business’s work and constituents into the master plan.
There will be other opportunities for the wider Garnder public to participate in the plan development, but at this coffee hour we are hoping to speak with as many local organization leaders and business owners as possible!
If you have any questions about the event or the project overall, please contact Jenn Doherty at Barrett Planning Group LLC () or Jason Stevens, Director of Gardner’s Community Development & Planning Department ().
Catania Oils is opening its’ doors this summer for all enthusiastic job seekers! Join us Wednesday June 25th for our 2025 Career Fair. From production roles like Machine Operators and Bulk Technicians to Packaging Engineers and Product Onboarding Specialists, Catania has your next opportunity waiting! Check out our flyer for more details, and we’ll see you there!
Date – Wednesday June 25th, 2025
Location – Catania Oils, 90 Nemco Way, Ayer, MA 01432
Time – 11am-3pm
For more information, please contact:
Josh Gallant
Talent Acquisition Specialist
978-294-8861
July 7 – July 11 is all about giving back to the communities we serve!
Red Dog Roofing is kicking off our 1st Annual Red Dog’s Roofing Week with a bang – and we’re giving away FREE ROOFS at each of our 3 locations!
Roof Giveaway Schedule:
Monday July 7th– Sarasota, FL
Tuesday July 8th– Waterford, CT
Wednesday July 9th– Fitchburg, MA
Eligibility:
Florida Giveaway – Open to residents of Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto, and Charlotte Counties
Connecticut Giveaway – Open to all of Connecticut and Rhode Island
Massachusetts Giveaway – Open to Massachusetts and New Hampshire
Know someone who deserves a free roof?
Nominate now at www.RoofGiveaway.com
Just fill out the form – it’s that easy! Deadline for submission June 22nd – Selections made June 27th -Winners announced June 30th
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Bachelor of Science in Finance program, beginning in the 2026 academic year. As we build this program, we are committed to ensuring that our students gain not only strong academic foundations but also meaningful, real-world experience in the finance industry.
To that end, we are actively seeking to partner with local businesses and organizations to provide internship opportunities that will prepare our students for successful careers in finance. Your insights and potential involvement are incredibly valuable to us.
We kindly ask you to take a few moments to complete a brief survey regarding any finance-related internship opportunities your organization may offer, or to share your thoughts on the skills and experiences you believe are most important for future finance professionals.
Your feedback will directly influence how we shape our curriculum and internship offerings to better align with the needs of the local business community.
Thank you for your time and support in helping us prepare the next generation of finance professionals. If you have any questions or would like to discuss partnership opportunities further, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
MassDevelopment’s Biz-M-Power offers matching grants of up to $50,000 to eligible, growth-oriented small businesses. These grants can help offset costs related to acquisitions, expansions, improvements or leasing of facilities, purchasing or leasing equipment, and other capital needs.
To qualify for this funding opportunity, businesses must have fewer than 20 employees and annual revenues not exceeding $2.5 million. Applicants must also demonstrate that they have at least 20% of the required owner’s funds available at the time of application, as shown by business bank account statements.
For fiscal year 2025, the Commonwealth’s Capital Budget has allocated $1,000,000 for this program, which will be administered by MassDevelopment’s Growth Capital Division.
To be considered, applicants must submit a complete application by June 15, which is available exclusively online through Submittable: https://massgcc8.submittable.com/submit
While working with the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation is not required, you are welcome to contact Sandie Cataldo for assistance at .
Join us for an enriching workshop designed to equip you with essential skills, expand your knowledge and understanding. While this workshop is FREE, we would like, if possible, to know who to expect. To pre-register, email and let us know your name, email, and what field your work on or if there are any particular topics you’d like to know about.
This workshop is being offered on 2 different dates and locations
Tuesday, May 20 @ 6pm
Fitchburg Library
610 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA
Or
Tuesday, June 24 @ 6pm
Leominster Library
30 West Street, Leominster, MA
Gardner’s Master Plan Committee and consultant team will be hosting a community workshop next Thursday, May 22 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in Perry Auditorium at City Hall.
Come join us and discuss your vision for Gardner’s future! We will be developing a vision statement that will guide the work of the master plan. The vision statement will inform the project team’s recommendations, which will be designed to help Gardner reach the community’s vision.
We’re thrilled to announce that the City of Fitchburg has been selected for the implementation phase of the MassCEC On-Street Charging Solutions Program, with funding provided by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) in partnership with Commonwealth Electric Technologies (CET) and Leidos. This exciting opportunity means our city will soon install on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in key public locations to support a more sustainable and equitable transportation future.
These chargers may be especially critical for residents without access to private driveways or garages and we want to ensure they’re placed where they’re needed most.
We’re asking for your input!
Please take a few minutes to complete our public input survey. Your feedback will help guide decisions on:
Rate proposed charging locations
Sites that may have been overlooked
Local priorities and concerns
Your voice is essential to build a cleaner, more connected community together!
