Digital marketing leader brings expertise in digital strategy, customer engagement, and data-driven campaigns NEWBURYPORT, Mass. (October 27, 2026) — River Run Bancorp, MHC, is pleased to announce that Stacey Bennett has joined River Run Services as Vice President, Performance Marketing Manager. River Run Services operates under the umbrella of River Run Bancorp and supports its […]
FITCHBURG, Mass.—Oct. 23, 2026—The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC), the economic development arm of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, approved financing of $195,313 for LaunchSpace, Inc., to support renovations for the construction of a new, shared-used commercial kitchen at the decommissioned Pleasant Street School, located at 1060 Pleasant Street in Athol. In addition to […]
We’re getting ready for Fitchburg’s annual Holiday Lights & Tree Lighting Celebration, and we’re reaching out to invite our local businesses and community partners to help make downtown Fitchburg shine this holiday season! 🎄✨ On Sunday, November 29th at 5:30 PM, families will gather at the Historic Upper Common for an evening of holiday music, […]
Beacon Bank and the bank’s foundation invested more than $460,000 in its communities through charitable giving to over 150 nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Vermont from July to September. “By investing in local nonprofits, we’re helping build stronger connections, improve lives and foster long-term community growth,” said Darryl Fess, president […]
Join presenter Adam Ware on November 16, for a practical workshop designed to help small business owners strengthen their negotiation skills, protect profit margins, and secure better deals with customers and suppliers. Through real-world scenarios and interactive exercises, participants will learn strategies to communicate value, defend pricing, manage concessions, and improve purchasing terms. Adam brings […]
Fitchburg, MA: The City of Fitchburg Health Department will again partner with the Fitchburg Police Department to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 9am -11am at the Municipal Parking Garage, Upper level, 412 Main Street. This initiative offers a safe, convenient and responsible way to dispose of […]
Announced during STEM Week, new grants will expand hands-on training opportunities for approximately 500 additional students each year FITCHBURG — Governor Maura Healey today announced $14.5 million in new grants to expand career and technical education (CTE) programs at six high schools across Massachusetts, creating opportunities for approximately 500 additional students each year to gain […]
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 […]