MOC is dedicated to supporting low-income families through their Fuel Assistance program. Regrettably, benefits for many vulnerable residents have been significantly reduced from last year. The Emergency Fuel Fund has been a lifeline for many, especially families with children and the elderly. To ensure no one is left in the cold, MOC is asking the […]
The Dream It, Create It Grant Program is back, and it’s bringing dreams to life in Fitchburg! With a fresh wave of inspiration and creativity, this grant program is set to turn innovative ideas into reality. The Dream It, Create It Grant Program is all about advancing Fitchburg as one of the most culturally unique […]
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce has received several reports recently from members indicating that they have received unsolicited emails from a third party, with a domain name not associated with the Chamber, offering to sell our “list” of event attendees. This is a common scam and is not legitimate. The Chamber does not […]
Ginny’s Helping Hand, Inc., a food pantry and thrift shop, today welcomed The Paper Store employees to the non-profit’s Mechanic Street location to recognize a recent fundraiser supporting the non-profit’s mission to help those in the community survive and thrive. The fundraiser, which was held in July, offered the opportunity for community members to purchase […]
In recognition of National Manufacturing Month, the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce and its economic development arm, the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation, recently partnered with regional organizations to host a unique manufacturing bus tour as part of the Chamber’s Talent Compact Initiative. The initiative is aimed to further partnerships between the region’s K-12 […]
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce today announced it has sponsored the construction of a new welcome sign for the Town of Hubbardston located at the junction of Route 68 and Route 62 in the town. The new sign is part of a project to construct welcoming signs at key gateways in communities in […]
Robert J. Morton, president and CEO of bankHometown, is kicking off the bank’s annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors fundraising drive for 2023 to help support local food pantries. The annual appeal is part of the bank’s charitable giving program, The Giving Tree, which reflects the bank’s commitment to making a real difference in the neighborhoods it […]
Through its Community Impact Fund for 2023-24, UWNCM awarded $616,335 to 31 agencies, funding 40 programs. The Community Impact Fund is a long-standing UWNCM initiative that supports critical programs in the areas of Early Education and Youth Development, Basic Needs and Economic Opportunity & Financial Literacy. The latest round of grants was awarded in year […]
Main Street Bank, a local Massachusetts icon, was just named among the top three extraordinary banks in the United States by The Institute for Extraordinary Banking™. The bank has been honored with two distinguished awards: The Institute’s Banky™ Award for its unwavering commitment to community banking and the Overall Excellence Banky™ Award for exemplary performance […]
The City of Fitchburg Health Department will again partner with the Fitchburg Police Department to hold Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 9am -11am in front of the Fitchburg Legislative Building, 700 Main Street. This initiative offers a safe, convenient and responsible way to dispose of unused prescription drugs and […]