Source: State House News Service Author: Chris Lisinski Single-family home sales in Massachusetts plummeted last month to the lowest November total in eight years while prices climbed to a new high, according to the latest report from The Warren Group. Across the state, there were 3,806 sales of single-family homes in November, reflecting a 29.4 […]
For over 175 years, Berkshire Bank has supported its customers and communities during both good and difficult times. Today, this community bank has over 14 financial centers in Central Massachusetts with additional locations throughout Massachusetts, New York, Vermont, Connecticut and Rhode Island. The bank combines extraordinary personal service with convenient, user-friendly technology and outstanding performance […]
With the onset of the COVID pandemic, many homeowners were forced to stay home or work from home. As a result, they started more home improvement projects. According to the Improving America’s Housing 2021 report from Harvard University, the home remodeling market bounced back quickly since March 2020 – making 2020 the tenth consecutive year […]
An open letter to the Governor-Elect Maura Healey and Lt. Governor-Elect Kim Driscoll Now that the votes have been counted, the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce extends our congratulations to Governor-Elect Maura Healey and Lt. Governor-Elect Kim Driscoll. We would also like to express our gratitude to outgoing Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor […]
O’Kane to continue to oversee Human Resources Operations including Payroll/Benefit Administration, Recruitment & Performance Management (Leominster, Mass.) Fidelity Bank announced the appointment of Terrence O’Kane to Vice President, Human Resources Manager. In this role, he will continue to oversee Human Resources Operations, including payroll/benefit administration, recruitment, and performance management. O’Kane will continue to execute the […]
Last week, the Clinton Select Board held their annual tax classification hearing to set the residential and commercial tax rates for FY23. Through a spirited and sometimes contentious discussion, the Board ultimately voted to maintain the business community’s share of the Town’s property tax burden at 150 percent of the residential levy. Massachusetts allows two […]
Source: State House News Service Author: Chris Lisinski Every state in New England is poised to receive an above-average injection of federal infrastructure money, funding that could play a key role after years where the region’s rate of investment lagged other states, a new report concluded. The $1.2 trillion infrastructure law will steer about $13 […]
Business Social Event at The Fay Club November 30th – 5:45 p.m. Buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m. – $45 pp (inclusive) Hosted by: Steve Duvarney Sponsored by: bankHometown Join us for networking and dinner as Gil Ehmke, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at bankHometown/Hometown Financial Group, will give a short presentation on […]
In 2019, St. Bernard’s High School were approached by Emmy-award winning filmmakers Gregg Backer, Evan Kanew, and Jeff Bowler, who were interested in making a documentary about St. Bernard’s High School. At the time and with 100 students, the school was nearing closure until a group of community members — alumni, parents, students, and staff […]
Study focuses on bringing “hidden and future workers” into the workforce The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce today announced the completion of a comprehensive workforce study to provide solutions for employers who are struggling to find skilled labor and offer suggestions to balance the labor market now and into the future. The study, “Worker […]