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¡Música en vivo, comida, bebidas y más llegarán a Gardner el 29 de junio!
El concierto contará con la actuación en vivo de la banda 7 Day Weekend, quienes se han dado a conocer en toda Nueva Inglaterra por su enérgica presencia en el escenario y sus versiones de éxitos populares que complacen a la multitud, desde los 80 hasta la actualidad. La banda dice que tiene la intención de crear una atmósfera animada que hará que los asistentes bailen y canten. Actuarán en las escalinatas frontales del Ayuntamiento de Gardner de 7 p. m. a 9 p. m.
Antes de que 7 Day Weekend suba al escenario, Brandon Furtado, un músico nuevo y prometedor, lucirá su talento de 6 p. m. a 7 p. m.
Se ofrecerán alimentos y bebidas para comprar en el concierto con la participación de varios *food trucks* locales, Tavern 13, que tendrá un bar completo, y Moon Hill Brewing, que ofrecerá cerveza y vino. Funcionarios de la ciudad dijeron que su intención es que el evento sea una forma divertida de dar la bienvenida al verano en la ciudad.
“Estoy muy emocionado de que la comunidad se reúna para dar inicio al verano de esta nueva y divertida manera”, dijo el alcalde Mike Nicholson. “Esto seguramente será un momento divertido para todos los que puedan unirse”.”
Los organizadores del evento aconsejan a las personas que lleven sillas de jardín, mantas de picnic o cualquier cosa que deseen para disfrutar de un rato divertido en el césped frente al Ayuntamiento.
Para más información sobre este evento o futuros eventos en Gardner, visita www.gardner-ma.gov o síguenos en Instagram @ciudaddegardner y Facebook, Ayuntamiento de Gardner.
A través de una subvención de la Iniciativa de Centros Urbanos de Massachusetts (MDI) otorgada por la Mancomunidad de Massachusetts, que se obtuvo mediante un proceso de selección competitivo, la ciudad de Fitchburg está colaborando con un consultor económico para comprender mejor los hábitos, preferencias y patrones de compra de los residentes locales de toda la ciudad.
El proyecto tiene como objetivo generar datos actuales que reflejen las actividades de compras y cenas pospandemia en Fitchburg, con un enfoque particular en el centro. Una vez completada una serie de encuestas, la consultora Peg Barringer de Fine Point Associates generará un informe resumen que analizará los datos y presentará los hallazgos. Esta información será útil para las empresas existentes de Fitchburg que buscan capitalizar mejor a los consumidores locales como clientes. También será beneficiosa para las nuevas empresas entrantes o las prospectivas futuras.
En 2017, Fitchburg se dio cuenta por primera vez de la fuga de gastos de los consumidores locales hacia áreas circundantes, particularmente en compras de restaurantes fuera del hogar, durante un proceso de un año que condujo al Plan Estratégico de Desarrollo Económico de la ciudad. Abordar esa fuga cultivando un sector de restaurantes más fuerte se ha convertido en un objetivo continuo. Durante los casi cinco años transcurridos desde la aprobación de ese plan, el período de tiempo de la pandemia [2020-2022] demostró representar un cambio sin precedentes en los comportamientos de los consumidores. A medida que las empresas de Fitchburg comienzan a navegar por un panorama post-pandemia, una comprensión profunda de las preferencias y necesidades locales será muy valiosa.
Si usted es residente de Fitchburg, su opinión sobre el centro de la ciudad es un aspecto importante de este proyecto. Al dedicar solo 5 minutos para completar una Encuesta para Residentes de Fitchburg, tus comentarios guiarán los esfuerzos de desarrollo económico en el futuro. La encuesta se puede acceder aquí – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/downtownfitch.
La ciudad fomenta encarecidamente a todos los residentes locales a participar en esta encuesta confidencial en línea.
La Ciudad de Fitchburg anuncia que la Biblioteca Pública de Fitchburg completará una robusta renovación y expansión como continuación de la próxima fase del reurbanización de la ciudad en el corredor de Main Street.
Se espera que el proyecto comience a finales de este año y sirva a la ciudad de maneras nuevas y tradicionales, al proporcionar una instalación más flexible, acogedora y sostenible para que las personas construyan un sentido de comunidad.
“La Biblioteca Pública de Fitchburg es la pieza central de Main Street, brindando enriquecimiento gratuito a nuestros residentes durante generaciones”, dijo el alcalde Stephen L. DiNatale. “Este proyecto es ambicioso y esencial para el futuro de nuestra ciudad como centro de aprendizaje e innovación, al mismo tiempo que atrae gente al centro y brinda beneficios económicos, sociales y culturales para mejorar la calidad de vida de todos en la ciudad”.”
“Las bibliotecas públicas son reconocidas como las instituciones de mayor confianza y son un recurso clave para permitir que las personas trabajen y aprendan de manera más eficiente, al tiempo que reducen la brecha digital al proporcionar recursos informáticos y electrónicos esenciales”, dijo Deborah Hinkle, Directora Ejecutiva de la Biblioteca Pública de Fitchburg. “Las renovaciones y la expansión crearán un entorno donde la programación para niños, adolescentes y adultos pueda tener lugar simultáneamente en un espacio luminoso, cómodo y seguro”.”
El proyecto abarcará dos cambios importantes, que incluyen la renovación del Edificio Wallace existente, construido por primera vez en 1967, y la creación de una Ala de Biblioteca Juvenil y sala de reuniones completamente nueva y ampliada. La biblioteca ofrecerá una Sala para Adolescentes, una nueva Sala Comunitaria para reemplazar el auditorio actual, varias salas de reuniones más pequeñas, un Laboratorio de Aprendizaje, un Espacio Creativo (Makerspace), un mejor acceso a las colecciones de la biblioteca, varias áreas de asientos en todo el edificio para estudiar y participar, y un estacionamiento más accesible y mejorado.
El financiamiento para el proyecto de $40 millones se obtendrá a través de diversos fondos, incluida una subvención total de $12.5 millones otorgada por la Junta de Comisionados de Licencias de Massachusetts (MBLC) a través del Programa de Construcción de Bibliotecas Públicas de Massachusetts. Los fondos adicionales provendrán de una combinación de recursos de la Ley del Plan de Rescate Estadounidense (American Rescue Plan Act) de la ciudad de Fitchburg, que aportará $12 millones, y de la propia ciudad de Fitchburg, que aportará $12 millones como parte del presupuesto de capital de la ciudad, en el que se incluye la biblioteca. Los $3.5 millones restantes se obtendrán a través de una próxima campaña de recaudación de fondos.
Todas las ganancias beneficiarán las instalaciones, reparaciones y actualizaciones de nuestros edificios de GAAMHA.
¡Disfruta de un gran día de golf y ayuda a apoyar a GAAMHA!
El torneo contará con:
Ronda del torneo con premios
Concursos de Drive más largo y Approach más cercano
Rifas y boletos de raspadita
Almuerzo y cena provistos
Más sorpresas
¡Esperamos verlos a todos ahí!
JUNE 8 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Join Northern Worcester County Landlord Association for our monthly meeting, this month we will hear from sponsor Attorney Mark Burrell, and explain what you need to know about 30-day non-payment regulations.
Mark Burrell is a seasoned Landlord/Tenant attorney and has the unique perspective to look at your situation from the eyes of the defendant’s attorney. In addition to knowing the ins and outs of what to look for in possible glitches to your legal process and documents that may trip us up as landlords; Attorney Burrell is a great storyteller and we are sure you will be entertained at this event.
Meetings are open to the public! Zoom tickets are $10. Zoom meeting information will be provided the day of the event. First-time in-person visitors can attend for $20 per person to “check us out,” with dinner included. If they decide to join, the $20 will be applied to an NWCLA membership, or sponsorship of choice, that night. Become a member and the annual dues pay for all 10 meetings a year!
Sue Christensen from the Fitchburg Health Department Outreach & Prevention welcomed the guests and introduced the following individuals who gave remarks: Elizabeth Walsh, Constituent Services Director, Office of Senator John J. Cronin; Rebecca Hess, Legislative Aide, Office of State Representative Michael Kushmerek and Sally Cragin, City Councilor and Director of BePawsitive Therapy Pets and Community Education. Member of the Fitchburg Police Department Community Outreach Team were also acknowledged.
The attendance by two therapy dogs from BePAwsitive Therapy Pets and Community Education was a highlight to the day. A resource table will remain in the lobby of City Hall through May 31, 2023. From 11am-1pm daily, a representative will be present to answer questions and provide resource information, courtesy of the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, Compass Clubhouse and Community Health Connections. Compass Clubhouse has provided green ribbons that can be worn to symbolize support of mental health awareness and residents are encouraged to stop by and to pick up a ribbon.
Brent A. Mathews, Senior Vice President Commercial Lender, Main Street Bank
Main Street Bank is excited to announce Brent Mathews has joined the commercial lending team as Senior Vice President Commercial Lender, effective May 15, 2023.
In this role, Brent provides loans to businesses for growth and recapitalizations with special expertise in acquisitions by privately owned companies, private equity groups, family offices and independent sponsors.
“Specializing in supporting businesses through acquisitions and recapitalizations allows me to participate in the creation of significant personal wealth for business owners,” says Brent. “I enjoy being able to deliver focused, value-added solutions that allow businesses to transition between generations and types of owners.”
Since 2003, Brent has experience working across different credit products including factoring, private label credit cards, owner-occupied commercial real estate, and asset-based lending. Most recently, he led the Sponsor Finance team at BankProv financing acquisitions by lower middle market private equity groups across the United States. A graduate of the University of Virginia, Brent has a BS in Aerospace Engineering and an MBA from the Darden School. Brent resides in Norwood, MA with his wife and three children, and is a member of the Association for Corporate Growth and USA 500 Clubs.
For commercial lending-related questions or assistance, Brent can be contacted directly at 617-835-4812 or at .
About Main Street Bank
Main Street Bank is a locally run, independent mutual savings institution serving the MetroWest and northern Middlesex communities of Massachusetts. They are united under a culture that strives every day to contribute to our communities by providing customer-focused, innovative products and services for individuals, families, local businesses, and community organizations since 1860, with particular attention to education and financial wellbeing. With branch offices in the MetroWest and North Middlesex region, Main Street Bank provides an extensive array of financial services and products for all personal and business life stages. To learn more, visit BankMainStreet.com.
Winner of the Fran Longton Award for Volunteerism, Angele Goss (left), stands with Fran Longton, retired UWNCM Volunteer Center Manager and Tim Smith, Senior Vice President, CFO and Treasurer of Workers Credit Union.
Community Celebration Event recognizes efforts of community members and partners to strengthen North Central Massachusetts
United Way of North Central Massachusetts (UWNCM) recently recognized local individuals, businesses and organizations for making a difference in the region at their Community Celebration event on Wednesday, May 9. More than 150 guests gathered at Wachusett Mountain Ski Area to celebrate the UWNCM community network, which served over 170,000 individuals in North Central Massachusetts last year.
The event featured award and scholarship presentations, networking opportunities and games and activities. Event sponsors included Athol Savings Bank, Avidia Bank, Bemis Associates, Enterprise Bank and Trust, Fidelity Bank, NMDesignz, Rollstone Bank and Trust and Sterilite.
The award ceremony kicked off with the Legacy Partnership Award, given to 15 businesses that have partnered with UWNCM for more than 30 years to serve the local community.
Recipients included Anderson, Bagley & Mayo Insurance, Aubuchon Hardware, Banner Mold & Die, Bemis Associates, Enterprise Bank & Trust, Fidelity Bank, IC Federal Credit Union, Johnson Controls, Leominster Credit Union, Main Street Bank, Rollstone Bank & Trust, Sterilite Corporation, Unitil, Winchendon Furniture, and Workers Credit Union.
Next, UWNCM recognized winners of the Spirit of North Central MA Award for Corporate Leadership, given to businesses in three regions that exemplify charitable workplace excellence: Kimball Cooke Insurance Agency for the Athol/Gardner Region; the North Central Chamber of Commerce for the Twin Cities Region; and Workers Credit Union for the Nashoba Region.
Additionally, the Boys & Girls Club of Lunenburg received the award for Community Impact for their commitment to helping the most vulnerable members the our community by providing a continuum of services to children and families; and Angele Goss received the Fran Longton Award for Volunteerism in honor of her impressive volunteer efforts ranging from serving on the UWNCM Board of Directors to taking photos at the UWNCM Day of Caring.
Finally, two local students were presented with scholarships through the United Way Youth Venture program. Gray Dallaire and Kaitlyn Perrault, both seniors at Leominster High School, were recognized for their creative problem solving and leadership skills displayed while carrying out Youth Venture projects that tackled pressing problems in the community.
UWNCM President Kory Eng says that UWNCM was thrilled to bring community members together to celebrate their shared impact, stating, “We appreciate the opportunity to thank our corporate partners, volunteers, and our network of social services agencies for all they do to move our mission forward.”
United Way de North Central Massachusetts presta servicios a las comunidades de Ashburnham, Ashby, Athol, Ayer, Devens, Fitchburg, Gardner, Groton, Harvard, Hubbardston, Leominster, Littleton, Pepperell, Lunenburg, Petersham, Phillipston, Royalston, Shirley, Templeton, Townsend, Westminster y Winchendon.
Left to Right: Suzanne Dupre, EVP Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer; Jeff Tucker, EVP Strategy and Risk; Ellen Dorian, President and Chief Operating Officer; Walter Dwyer, Chief Executive Officer; Christopher Seidlich, EVP Chief Financial Officer
MARLBOROUGH, MA – Main Street Bank has announced that they will be upgrading their banking technology, performing branch renovations at select locations, and moving their back-office Operations center from downtown Marlborough to 26 Forest Street, Marlborough. These updates are in the interest of providing a better customer experience. Alongside these updates, Main Street Bank will be keeping all branch staff, including tellers, to provide exceptional in-person service combined with enhanced technology and updated buildings. All Main Street Bank locations will continue to offer personalized service, assistance from live bankers, and access to cash at the teller lines and ATMs.
The technology upgrade will give bank customers and employees access to an improved banking system, including updated online and mobile banking interfaces with enhanced services. Enhancements for customers will include: a simple and clean mobile and online banking look; a Personal Financial Management tool for budgeting; and a new rewards-based consumer checking account. Additionally, this upgrade will allow Main Street Bank the flexibility to build on new features and technology. Find more details about this technology upgrade by visiting www.BankMainStreet.com/technology-upgrade.
While unrelated to the technology updates, the changes in branch and office locations will allow Main Street Bank to better serve their customers and employees. The branch renovations in Pepperell, MA and Ayer, MA, will maximize the existing space while keeping all branch staff available to assist customers in person. Renovations are expected to be complete by early 2024. The move of the back-office Operations center in Marlborough is in response to the bank’s growth and expanding career opportunities for both current employees and new hires. As a result, additional space and flexibility is needed to accommodate our teams. This move will also allow the bank to keep certain departments working together in the same space to ensure a better overall customer experience.
The bank is committed to supporting downtown Marlborough through contributions to the Marlborough Public Library renovation project, the local food pantry, and the Mayor’s Charity Relief Fund. Additionally, Main Street Bank’s headquarters on 81 Granger Boulevard in Marlborough will continue to serve downtown Marlborough with the same access and hours, including Video Connect video banking that can be used from anywhere.
Main Street Bank employees come together to test and train on the newest banking technology to better serve our customers.
Main Street Bank continues to put the needs of their communities first: “By investing in the infrastructure of both our technology and our buildings, we are committing to being accessible to our customers and communities,” comments Walter Dwyer, CEO of Main Street Bank. “We are also keeping our most important resource – our people. You will continue to have direct access to our employees when you need them.”
For community banks, investing in technology and buildings is critical to continue meeting the evolving needs of consumers. In addition, improvements to infrastructure will benefit the surrounding communities, and provide a more efficient work environment for bank employees that will allow them to better serve their customers. Ellen Dorian, President and COO of Main Street Bank, elaborates on some of the reasons for the upgrade.
“Upgrading our technology allows for more efficiency for both our customers and employees. With gained efficiency, we can pass cost savings onto you and all our customers in the forms of faster service, improved products, and competitive interest rates. We pride ourselves on making every customer feel like our only customer, and we are committed to delivering that experience.”
Main Street Bank’s technology upgrade is scheduled for live release on May 8th, 2023. The back-office Operations center move is scheduled to occur between June and August 2023.
Main Street Bank is a locally run, independent mutual savings institution serving the MetroWest and northern Middlesex communities of Massachusetts. They are united under a culture that strives every day to contribute to our communities by providing customer-focused, innovative products and services for individuals, families, local businesses, and community organizations since 1860, with particular attention to education and financial wellbeing. With branch offices in the MetroWest and North Middlesex region, Main Street Bank provides an extensive array of financial services and products for all personal and business life stages. To learn more, visit www.BankMainStreet.com