Governor Maura T. Healey declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts due to the catastrophic flash flooding and property damage caused by Monday night’s powerful rainstorm in Worcester County, Bristol County and other communities. Upwards of 10 inches of rain fell in Worcester and Bristol Counties, causing widespread flooding, downed trees, power outages and damage […]
Source: https://www.mass.gov/ Below is a broad overview of what is available to support residents and businesses affected by flooding that was compiled by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. More resources may be added as damage assessments continue. At this time, the flooding events are not a federally declared disaster, so FEMA individual assistance, public assistance and […]
Following yesterday’s historic floods affecting the City of Leominster and surrounding communities, the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce and its affiliate organizations stand ready to assist local businesses now, and in the days to come, as recovery efforts continue. Our commitment to serve our communities of North Central Massachusetts in any capacity remains unwavering. […]
MWCC is celebrating the completion of the expansion of our nursing simulation laboratory, which allows students to safely practice skills in a controlled environment. The project was funded by a Massachusetts Skills Capital Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Workforce Skills Cabinet (Executive Office of Education) Nursing Pathways Expansion Program. The Nursing Pathways Expansion Exploration […]
The City of Fitchburg Health Department invites the public to attend a “Recovery Day of Service” to be held on Saturday, September 30, at the Upper Common, Main Street, Fitchburg from 10am – Noon. Mobilize Recovery Day brings together people from all walks of life to give back to their community – it is a […]
Federal Affairs: We are currently monitoring the bipartisan Building Chips in America Act of 2023 which aims to enhance the CHIPS Act passed in 2022 and increase efforts to bring microchip manufacturing back to the U.S. The Chamber is also working to engage our Washington D.C. representation on a pair of bills, H.R. 2673 American […]
The Healey-Driscoll Administration and the United Way of Central Massachusetts (UWCM) celebrated the distribution of the first round of checks through the Massachusetts Farm Resiliency Fund to flood impacted farmers in Massachusetts. Launched in July, the fund is a partnership between philanthropic organizations and private foundations intended to support farms in Central and Western Mass […]
Berkshire Bank, a leading community bank with financial centers in New England and New York, announced the recipients of the 2023 Next Gen scholarships. Twenty of the best and brightest students across MA, NY, CT, VT and RI, each received $2,500 towards their college tuition and advancing their educational goals. These scholars embody academic excellence […]
Leominster Credit Union (LCU) announces they have hired Michael Hawkes, Vice President of Commercial Lending. Hawkes’ 25 years of banking experience positions him well to lead and grow Leominster Credit Union’s commercial lending portfolio. Hawkes will report to Craig Madonia, Senior Vice President, Lending. Hawkes advanced lending experience, coupled with his desire to help others […]
Holly Chaffee MSN,BSN,RN, President & CEO of Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc., is proud and honored to share the agency’s recognition as a SHP Best Hospice Caregiver Satisfaction 2022 Superior Performer Award recipient