Massachusetts-based independent filmmaker Jennifer Potts will film her latest project, The Extraordinary World of Cecily Blinkstop, in Fitchburg, Mass., from July 15 through 18, 2017. Set in 1974 rural New England, this enchanting story moves through the days of Cecily, a seven-year-old girl who, after the death of her baby sister, lives in a world […]
By Elizabeth Dobbins, FITCHBURG — It’s not just about the food at Al Fresco Fitchburg, a new Main Street event promoting locally owned restaurants. It’s also about the scene. “You’re going to have eight restaurants cooking in front of you,” said Joel Kaddy, organizer and Ward 3 City Councilor. “You’re going to have beautiful […]
Do You Love Art? Interviews are now being scheduled for anyone interested in becoming a Tour Guide (Docent) at the Fitchburg Art Museum. Participants do not need to have a background in art, but should have an interest in art and a strong desire to learn and share with others. Docents are trained by Museum […]
ABOUT THE SHOW Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe – a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can […]
In each newsletter we highlight a Chamber member doing interesting work in our community. This month we welcome the US Army Recruiting Center of Leominster, MA (1A4F). It is very fitting we highlight the US Army in this month’s membership spotlight as we honor the men and women serving our country all month long. We […]
The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC) recently granted an Express Loan of $5,000 to Jennifer Morazes of Genesis Coaching and Consulting in Acton, MA. This loan will assist with expenses associated with starting her business. Jennifer has been coaching students for 20 years in college and high schools. She has recently opened her own […]
The Career Center is assisting several production companies to fill carpenter, Welder and artist positions for multiple projects throughout central Mass. If you know of any tradespeople with any of these skills, please ask them to forward a resume to me. Over the next several weeks, we are looking to identify a dozen or more […]
The NORTH CENTRAL CAREER CENTERS (a non-profit agency) and the North Central MA Chamber of Commerce have partnered for a July 19th job fair at the Doubletree Hotel in Leominster. All of the 70 companies who will participate are hiring – the Career Center estimates there will be well over 200 jobs posted for this […]
two finalists of the 2017 Cooperative Credit Union Association Student Essay Contest, Mia Houle and Alyssa LeBlanc, both of Clinton Middle School. Houle and LeBlanc were two of eight top essay finalists who received an award and $250. The essay contest was open to all Massachusetts seventh and eighth grade students. The students were asked […]
The Basics Score: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 8, Pittsfield Suns 4 Records: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs (17-8) | Pittsfield Suns (12-14) How it Happened Edward Baram (Adelphi) turned in a solid outing on the hill for the Dawgs tossing 6 innings and giving up three earned runs. Sam Steeves (Franklin Pierce) picked up the win in relief […]