FITCHBURG, Mass.—The renovated and expanded Fitchburg Public Library will open its doors at 610 Main St. in June 2027. The new date represents a delay from the original completion schedule, but the additional time will ensure the delivery of a truly transformative project. The new library will be a state-of-the-art destination for the community, offering […]
City infrastructure awards and Underutilized Properties investments will support housing production, adaptive reuse of vacant buildings and continued downtown revitalization FITCHBURG, MA – Fitchburg projects have been awarded a combined $9.345 million through the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s FY27 Community One Stop for Growth, bringing significant state investment into the city for infrastructure, housing production and the […]
Oxford, Massachusetts, September 29, 2026 — bankHometown invites customers and members of the community to three free Shred Days. The first will be on Saturday, October 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the bank’s 31 Sutton Avenue location in Oxford, MA, and the second will be held on Saturday, October 10, from 9:00 […]
The NewVue Communities’ Board of Directors is proud to announce that Gonzalo Puigbo has been named Executive Director of the Fitchburg-based non-profit community development corporation, effective Sept. 8, 2026. Puigbo, a Natick resident, has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Somerville Community Corporation (SCC) since 2020 and has more than 20 years of […]
HAZLETON, PA — August 13, 2026 – F.W. Webb Company, Green Leaf Construction, and project partners gathered in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, to celebrate a major milestone in the construction of F.W. Webb’s second Central Distribution facility; the topping-off of the 738,654-square-foot facility. The topping off marks the completion of the building’s structural steel frame, representing a […]
(North Central, MA) – In a partnership with the Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD), MassDevelopment, and MassHire, the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce (NCMCC) and North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC) will be hosting state economic development officials for one-on-one appointments with local developers, manufacturers, and business owners. The meetings are an opportunity […]
Keynote Address Saturday, September 26, 2026 Doors open at 3:00 PM DCU Center, Worcester, MA — in person or livestream Tickets: $35 Rev. Dr. Raphael G. Warnock represents Georgia in the United States Senate, where he is a leading voice for expanded healthcare access, voting rights, and criminal justice reform. He has served since 2005 […]
FITCHBURG, Mass. (August 28, 2026). Rollstone Bank & Trust, an affiliate of River Run Bancorp along with Newburyport Bank and Pentucket Bank, is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Connors to Vice President, Business Banking Officer, based at the bank’s John Fitch Branch in Fitchburg. Chris brings 28 years of industry experience to the […]
DEVENS, MA, September 8, 2026 – Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area is pleased to announce the launch of its Annual Partnership Grant Program on October 1, 2026. Designed to provide strategic investments in the natural, cultural, and historical resources that enhance the region’s sense of place, $100,000 has been set aside for this funding cycle. Reimbursable […]
FITCHBURG, Mass.—Sept. 15, 2026—The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce today announced the 2026 Legislative and Candidates Reception will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Chocksett Inn, 59 Laurelwood Road in Sterling. Mount Wachusett Community College is the premier sponsor for the event while Open Sky Community […]