No Longer on Bottom, State Recovery Still Lags Nation Article Source: State House News Service Article By: Chris Lisinski SEPT. 18, 2020…..Massachusetts employers reported adding 51,600 jobs in August, while the statewide unemployment rate dropped nearly 5 percentage points, bucking a two-month trend of the Bay State bearing the highest jobless rate in the country. […]
When COVID-19 hit the United States, one of the specialists that took a hit from the shutdown was the dental care sector. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), Dental practice activity in terms of patient volume and practice employment has rebounded, though these markers are still below pre-COVID-19 levels. In Fitchburg, MA, Watkin Dental […]
DOR Will Issue Emergency Regulations Article Source: State House News Service Article Author: Colin A. Young SEPT. 16, 2020…..Small businesses hit hard by the government’s economic shutdown, particularly restaurants and lodgings, will now have until May 2021 to pay some state taxes from March 2020 through April 2021, Gov. Charlie Baker and legislative leaders announced […]
Dems Commit to Stay in Washington ‘Til Deal is Reached Article Source: The State House News Service Article By: Matt Murphy SEPT. 15, 2020…..Congressional House Democrats said Tuesday that they would remain in Washington as long as it takes to strike a deal for another round of coronavirus relief spending, but a bipartisan effort to […]
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation Invites you to a Virtual Public Information Meeting for the Fitchburg – Water Street Bridges Replacement Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 6:30-8:00 PM https://virtualmeeting.link/fitchburgwaterstbridges This meeting will provide an opportunity for the public to hear an overview of the Fitchburg – Water Street Bridges Replacement project, including proposed construction staging […]
FITCHBURG, Ma., September 14, 2020– Workers Credit Union announces it has donated more than $41,000 to two area nonprofit organizations as part of its annual GiveBack program. Earlier in September, executives presented checks to each of the organizations. Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts received $17,300 and Worcester County Food Bank received $23,600. “The […]
Since the COVID-19 crisis started, we have continued to prioritize job postings on our WorkNorthCentral.com online jobs board to help our members promote job opportunities at their business. We currently have over 500 jobs listed from throughout the region. We also continue to actively promote the jobs board to qualified and skilled job seekers. Why […]
Article by: Matt Murphy Article Source: State House News Service SEPT. 11, 2020…..What lessons have been learned? What lessons will be taught? What past experiences can be put to good use to prepare for what’s down the road? All these questions and more were on the minds of leaders this week as they returned to […]
COVID-19 hasn’t stopped Chris Urbine, owner of Mattress by Appointment (MBA) in Fitchburg, MA, in his tracks. In fact, he says there has been an influx of new customers since the Baker-Polito’s reopening plan was released back in May 2020. “People have been home a lot more, which makes them realize ‘I might need a […]
The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC), the economic development arm of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, has recently been awarded a $946,000 EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). This grant will be used to capitalize and administer a new Revolving Loan Fund […]