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class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='av-alb-blogposts template-blog  av_force_fullwidth '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Blog\" ><article class='post-entry post-entry-type-standard post-entry-24678 post-loop-1 post-parity-odd bloglist-compact with-slider post-24678 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-member-news'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" ><div class='blog-meta'><\/div><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix standard-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h2 class='post-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/newvue-names-gonzalo-puigbo-as-new-executive-director\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Permanent Link: NewVue Names Gonzalo Puigbo as New Executive Director\">NewVue Names Gonzalo Puigbo as New Executive Director<span class=\"post-format-icon minor-meta\"><\/span><\/a><\/h2><span class='post-meta-infos'><time class='date-container minor-meta updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-09-29T11:23:10-04:00\" >Posted on septiembre 29th<\/time><span class='text-sep text-sep-date'>\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\">in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/category\/member-news\/\" rel=\"tag\">Member News<\/a> <\/span><span class=\"text-sep text-sep-cat\">\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-author minor-meta\">by <span class=\"entry-author-link\"  itemprop=\"author\" ><span class=\"vcard author\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/author\/northcentralmass\/\" rel=\"author\">northcentralmass<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The NewVue Communities\u2019 Board of Directors is proud to announce that Gonzalo Puigbo has been named Executive Director of the Fitchburg-based non-profit community development corporation, effective Sept. 8, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Puigbo, a Natick resident, has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Somerville Community Corporation (SCC) since 2020 and has more than 20 years of experience in the banking industry.<\/p>\n<p>In both his professional and personal life, Puigbo has been a fierce advocate for the needs of low-income individuals and families by championing causes promoting social and financial equity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGonzalo brings a wealth of community development experience to NewVue,\u201d said Christina DiRusso, President of the NewVue Board of Directors. \u201cWe are excited to add his energy and passion to our work creating strong and healthy neighborhoods in North Central Massachusetts.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A fluent Spanish speaker, Puigbo describes himself as a \u201cservant leader,\u2019\u2019 a leadership style in which he focuses primarily on the needs and well-being of people<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-24679 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gonzalo-Press-Release-Photo-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gonzalo-Press-Release-Photo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gonzalo-Press-Release-Photo-1030x688.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gonzalo-Press-Release-Photo-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gonzalo-Press-Release-Photo-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gonzalo-Press-Release-Photo-705x471.jpg 705w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gonzalo-Press-Release-Photo.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>and communities in which they belong. He said he is excited to bring his skills and experience to NewVue and North Central Massachusetts.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;God has blessed me with the opportunity to serve as the next Executive Director of NewVue Communities. I am thankful that the Board of Directors, the staff, and our community have given me a chance to build on the strength of the work that has already been accomplished,\u2019 Puigbo said. \u201cTogether, we will envision and work towards a place of diversity, equity, inclusivity and justice that supports all of the community members who have built this amazing region.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Prior to SCC, Puigbo worked at People\u2019s United Bank as the Vice President, Community Reinvestment Act &amp; Community Development Officer for Northern New England. In this role, he was exposed to challenges facing local low-income households and worked to help them achieve financial independence through homeownership, workforce development, financial education, community organizing and leadership initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>Leading by example, Puigbo has embraced community activism by volunteering with several non-profit organizations. He serves on the Board of the Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations, and the Partnership for Financial Equity, a group dedicated to closing racial wealth gaps and improving the financial futures of low- and moderate-income households.<\/p>\n<p>He is the former Board Chair for Compass Working Capital, an organization that works to end asset poverty for families with low incomes and narrow the racial and gender wealth divides. Puigbo is also a former Board Member and Vice Chair of Amplify Latinx, a non-partisan, collaborative non-profit whose mission it is to advance Latine prosperity and leadership representation in Massachusetts.<\/p>\n<p>Puigbo received his Bachelor of Science and Master\u2019s degree from Framingham State University. In 2012, he received the Alumni Achievement Award for his outstanding work in the community.<\/p>\n<p>Timothy Johnstone served as Interim Executive Director while the board conducted an extensive search for a new leader. The Board is grateful for Johnstone\u2019s steady hand during this transition.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;NewVue has more than doubled its impact over the past five years and has plans to continue to bring resources into the region,\u201dDiRusso said. \u201cWe are very fortunate to have someone with Gonzalo&#8217;s leadership skills to guide our experienced team.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>NewVue Communities welcomes the community to meet Puigbo on Friday, Sept. 25 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the NewVue offices, 470 Main St., Fitchburg.<\/p>\n<p>About NewVue Communities: NewVue Communities is a nonprofit community development corporation dedicated to creating strong and healthy neighborhoods where residents choose to live, work, and invest. NewVue Communities is dedicated to serving 240,000 residents of North Central Massachusetts, a region of 22 municipalities stretching from Harvard to Athol. We strategically use a five-pronged approach to strengthen communities and fuel economic and social progress through homeownership, small business development, housing development, asset management, and community organizing.<\/p>\n<\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><div class='post_delimiter'><\/div><\/div><div class='post_author_timeline'><\/div><\/article><article class='post-entry post-entry-type-standard post-entry-24692 post-loop-2 post-parity-even bloglist-compact with-slider post-24692 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-member-news'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" ><div class='blog-meta'><\/div><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix standard-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h2 class='post-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/green-leaf-construction-and-f-w-webb-celebrate-topping-off-of-new-hazleton-central-distribution-facility\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Permanent Link: Green Leaf Construction and F.W. Webb Celebrate Topping Off of New Hazleton Central Distribution Facility\">Green Leaf Construction and F.W. Webb Celebrate Topping Off of New Hazleton Central Distribution Facility<span class=\"post-format-icon minor-meta\"><\/span><\/a><\/h2><span class='post-meta-infos'><time class='date-container minor-meta updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-09-29T08:27:58-04:00\" >Posted on septiembre 29th<\/time><span class='text-sep text-sep-date'>\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\">in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/category\/member-news\/\" rel=\"tag\">Member News<\/a> <\/span><span class=\"text-sep text-sep-cat\">\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-author minor-meta\">by <span class=\"entry-author-link\"  itemprop=\"author\" ><span class=\"vcard author\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/author\/northcentralmass\/\" rel=\"author\">northcentralmass<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>HAZLETON, PA \u2014 August 13, 2026<\/strong> &#8211; F.W. Webb Company, Green Leaf Construction, and project partners gathered in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, to celebrate a major milestone in the construction of F.W. Webb\u2019s second Central Distribution facility; the topping-off of the 738,654-square-foot facility.<\/p>\n<p>The topping off marks the completion of the building\u2019s structural steel frame, representing a significant step forward in the construction of a facility that will expand F.W. Webb\u2019s distribution capabilities throughout Pennsylvania and the surrounding Mid-Atlantic markets.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24694\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24694\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-24694\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/GLC_FWW_Beam_Raising-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/GLC_FWW_Beam_Raising-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/GLC_FWW_Beam_Raising-1030x686.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/GLC_FWW_Beam_Raising-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/GLC_FWW_Beam_Raising-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/GLC_FWW_Beam_Raising-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/GLC_FWW_Beam_Raising-1500x1000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/GLC_FWW_Beam_Raising-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/GLC_FWW_Beam_Raising.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24694\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crews lift the ceremonial final steel beam for placement.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cThis building represents a significant investment in F.W. Webb and, more importantly, an investment in our customers,\u201d said <strong>Jeff Pope, President and Owner of F.W. Webb Company<\/strong>. \u201cAs we continue to grow in Pennsylvania and the surrounding markets, this facility will help us increase our capacity, improve product availability, and better serve our customers when and where they need us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The scale of the project is significant. Before construction could begin, Green Leaf Construction addressed challenging subsurface conditions at the site, moving more than <strong>1 million cubic yards of rock<\/strong> through blasting and excavation. Much of the material was crushed and repurposed on site for grading, stabilization, and infrastructure construction.<\/p>\n<p>Once complete, the facility will serve as a modern distribution hub designed to support F.W. Webb\u2019s continued growth. The building will feature high-bay storage, 70 loading dock doors, and infrastructure designed to support high-volume distribution operations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is an exciting milestone, not only because of the size and complexity of this project, but because of what it represents for F.W. Webb and the team that has brought it to this point,\u201d said<strong> Andy McBeth, President of Green Leaf Construction<\/strong>. \u201cA project of this scale takes an incredible amount of coordination, planning, and hard work. We are proud of our entire project team and especially grateful to the tradespeople who have worked safely and diligently to make this milestone possible.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The topping off ceremony also provided an opportunity to recognize the many people involved in the project; from the design and engineering teams to the subcontractors, tradespeople, suppliers, and Green Leaf and F.W. Webb teams working together to bring the facility to life.<\/p>\n<p>With the structural frame now complete, construction will continue through the remainder of 2026, with the facility currently scheduled to open in <strong>spring 2027<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The new facility will further strengthen F.W. Webb\u2019s distribution network as the company continues its growth across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. So far in 2026, F.W. Webb has opened new facilities in Central Islip, NY, and Somerdale, NJ, and relocated existing stores into new facilities in Whippany, NJ, and Queensbury, NY.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Green Leaf Construction<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Green Leaf Construction is a full-service design-build and construction management firm based in Leominster, Massachusetts. Founded in 2014, Green Leaf provides preconstruction, design-build, construction management, and general contracting services throughout the Northeast. The company specializes in commercial, industrial, manufacturing, distribution, and other complex construction projects, with a focus on collaboration, transparency, quality, and long-term client relationships.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About F.W. Webb Company<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An industry pioneer since 1866,\u00a0F.W. Webb Company\u00a0is the largest wholesale distributor of plumbing, heating, HVAC, LP gas, refrigeration, pipe, valves, and fittings in the Northeast. F.W. Webb has grown from a single location to more than 100 across nine states and proudly offers customers an extensive inventory of products and dedicated services that reach from underground to the rooftop. Covering 16 areas of expertise, specialty markets include process controls, water works, environmental services, and more. F.W. Webb also operates 50 Frank Webb Home bath, kitchen, and lighting retail showrooms.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24693\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24693\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-24693\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/GLC_Tops_Off_FWW_PA-300x272.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/GLC_Tops_Off_FWW_PA-300x272.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/GLC_Tops_Off_FWW_PA-1030x935.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/GLC_Tops_Off_FWW_PA-768x697.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/GLC_Tops_Off_FWW_PA-1536x1394.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/GLC_Tops_Off_FWW_PA-13x12.jpg 13w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/GLC_Tops_Off_FWW_PA-1500x1361.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/GLC_Tops_Off_FWW_PA-705x640.jpg 705w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/GLC_Tops_Off_FWW_PA.jpg 1743w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24693\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Left to right: Mark Imse, Sr. Project Manager, Green Leaf Construction; Jeff Thompston, SVP of Purchasing, F.W. Webb Company; John McCubrey, Project Manager, Green Leaf Construction; Bryan Simmons, Assistant Superintendent, Green Leaf Construction; Jesse Wilbur, Sr. Superintendent, Green Leaf Construction; Mike Vogel, Project Executive, Green Leaf Construction; Brendan Monaghan, SVP of Operations, F.W. Webb Company; Jeff Henderson, General Manager, F.W. Webb Company; Brian Cavossa, Director of Regional Sales; Southern New York, New Jersey, &amp; Pennsylvania, F.W. Webb Company; Jeff Pope, Owner &amp; President, F.W. Webb Company; Andy McBeth, President, Green Leaf Construction; Art Osborn \u2013 Director of Residential and Light Commercial HVAC Sales, F.W. Webb Company<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><div class='post_delimiter'><\/div><\/div><div class='post_author_timeline'><\/div><\/article><article class='post-entry post-entry-type-standard post-entry-24701 post-loop-3 post-parity-odd bloglist-compact with-slider post-24701 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" ><div class='blog-meta'><\/div><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix standard-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h2 class='post-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/meet-one-on-one-with-state-economic-development-officials-2\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Permanent Link: Meet One-on-One with State Economic Development Officials\">Meet One-on-One with State Economic Development Officials<span class=\"post-format-icon minor-meta\"><\/span><\/a><\/h2><span class='post-meta-infos'><time class='date-container minor-meta updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-09-23T13:48:59-04:00\" >Posted on septiembre 23rd<\/time><span class='text-sep text-sep-date'>\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\">in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"tag\">Chamber News<\/a> <\/span><span class=\"text-sep text-sep-cat\">\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-author minor-meta\">by <span class=\"entry-author-link\"  itemprop=\"author\" ><span class=\"vcard author\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/author\/northcentralmass\/\" rel=\"author\">northcentralmass<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>(North Central, MA) \u2013 In a partnership with the Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD), MassDevelopment, and MassHire, the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce (NCMCC) and North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC) will be hosting state economic development officials for one-on-one appointments with local developers, manufacturers, and business owners.\u00a0 The meetings are an opportunity to discuss any specific matters related to their business or the expansion of their business, as well as to review state resources available to support business growth and expansion.<\/p>\n<p>Kevin Kuros, Central Massachusetts Director for MOBD; Anne Szender McCarthy, Vice President, Business Development of MassDevelopment; and Scott Percifull, Program Specialist for MassHire, will be available at the Chamber office, located at <strong>860 South St., Fitchburg, MA 01420<\/strong>, by appointment on <strong>Wednesday, October 7, between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. <\/strong>The appointments are in thirty-minute increments and are first-come, first-served. Meetings are free and confidential, available on a non-discriminatory basis, and are accessible to people with disabilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MOBD<\/strong> is the state\u2019s economic development office and manages the Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP), which provides tax credits for qualifying business expansion projects.\u00a0 In addition, MOBD directors are navigators in the state\u2019s new Business Front Door portal, through which businesses can manage their interactions with state agencies and related quasi-public agencies. MOBD is also the home of the Massachusetts Center for Employee Ownership (MassCEO), which provides resources and information for businesses\u00a0exploring employee ownership models, often as a succession planning strategy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MassDevelopment<\/strong>, the state\u2019s development finance agency and land bank, works with businesses, nonprofits, banks, and communities to stimulate economic growth across the Commonwealth. During FY2026, MassDevelopment financed or managed 526 projects generating investment of more than $6.29 billion in the Massachusetts economy. These projects are estimated to create or support 42,026 jobs and build or preserve 4,355 housing units. MassDevelopment has a variety of financing programs to address the needs of small businesses, from equipment to real estate to working capital.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MassHire<\/strong> provides workforce development services to employers throughout the business cycle, including employee training, recruitment, large multi-industry job fairs, and access to job seekers through its JobQuest database. MassHire can also help businesses access grants and other resources to support employee training and workforce needs.<\/p>\n<p>To\u00a0schedule an appointment, contact Sandie Cataldo, Senior Economic Development Manager at the NCMCC and NCMDC at 978.353.7600 ext. 232 or via email at <a href=\"mailto:scataldo@northcentralmass.com\">scataldo@northcentralmass.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><div class='post_delimiter'><\/div><\/div><div class='post_author_timeline'><\/div><\/article><article class='post-entry post-entry-type-standard post-entry-24704 post-loop-4 post-parity-even bloglist-compact with-slider post-24704 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-member-news'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" ><div class='blog-meta'><\/div><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix standard-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h2 class='post-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/youre-invited-to-hear-u-s-senator-rev-dr-raphael-g-warnock\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Permanent Link: You&#8217;re invited to hear U.S. Senator Rev. Dr. Raphael G. Warnock\">You&#8217;re invited to hear U.S. Senator Rev. Dr. Raphael G. Warnock<span class=\"post-format-icon minor-meta\"><\/span><\/a><\/h2><span class='post-meta-infos'><time class='date-container minor-meta updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-09-23T10:06:56-04:00\" >Posted on septiembre 23rd<\/time><span class='text-sep text-sep-date'>\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\">in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/category\/member-news\/\" rel=\"tag\">Member News<\/a> <\/span><span class=\"text-sep text-sep-cat\">\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-author minor-meta\">by <span class=\"entry-author-link\"  itemprop=\"author\" ><span class=\"vcard author\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/author\/ojimenez\/\" rel=\"author\">Oriana Cabas Jimenez<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Keynote Address<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Saturday, September 26, 2026<br \/>\nDoors open at 3:00 PM<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-24705 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Keynote-Invite-September-2026-202x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Keynote-Invite-September-2026-202x300.jpeg 202w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Keynote-Invite-September-2026-693x1030.jpeg 693w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Keynote-Invite-September-2026-8x12.jpeg 8w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Keynote-Invite-September-2026-474x705.jpeg 474w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Keynote-Invite-September-2026.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 202px) 100vw, 202px\" \/><br \/>\nDCU Center, Worcester, MA \u2014 in person or livestream<br \/>\nTickets: $35<\/p>\n<p>Rev. Dr. Raphael G. Warnock represents Georgia in the United States Senate, where he is a leading voice for expanded healthcare access, voting rights, and criminal justice reform. He has served since 2005 as Senior Pastor of Atlanta&#8217;s Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, the spiritual home of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A Savannah native and graduate of Morehouse College with a doctorate from Union Theological Seminary, he is widely regarded as a prophetic voice at the intersection of faith and justice. He&#8217;ll bring that voice to Worcester for a keynote address grounded in this year&#8217;s theme, The Ties That Bind.<\/p>\n<p>Get tickets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sneucc.org\/warnock-tickets\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><div class='post_delimiter'><\/div><\/div><div class='post_author_timeline'><\/div><\/article><article class='post-entry post-entry-type-standard post-entry-24644 post-loop-5 post-parity-odd bloglist-compact with-slider post-24644 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-member-news'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" ><div class='blog-meta'><\/div><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix standard-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h2 class='post-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/rollstone-bank-trust-promotes-chris-connors-to-vice-president-business-banking-officer\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Permanent Link: Rollstone Bank &#038; Trust Promotes Chris Connors to Vice President, Business Banking Officer\">Rollstone Bank &#038; Trust Promotes Chris Connors to Vice President, Business Banking Officer<span class=\"post-format-icon minor-meta\"><\/span><\/a><\/h2><span class='post-meta-infos'><time class='date-container minor-meta updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-09-22T08:26:12-04:00\" >Posted on septiembre 22nd<\/time><span class='text-sep text-sep-date'>\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\">in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/category\/member-news\/\" rel=\"tag\">Member News<\/a> <\/span><span class=\"text-sep text-sep-cat\">\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-author minor-meta\">by <span class=\"entry-author-link\"  itemprop=\"author\" ><span class=\"vcard author\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/author\/northcentralmass\/\" rel=\"author\">northcentralmass<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>FITCHBURG, Mass. (August 28, 2026). <\/strong>Rollstone Bank &amp; Trust, an affiliate of River Run Bancorp along with Newburyport Bank and Pentucket Bank, is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Connors to Vice President, Business Banking Officer, based at the bank\u2019s John Fitch Branch in Fitchburg. Chris brings 28 years of industry experience to the position, having most recently served as Vice President, Treasury &amp; Relationship Banking Officer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-24645\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Christopher-Connors-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"224\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Christopher-Connors-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Christopher-Connors-824x1030.jpg 824w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Christopher-Connors-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Christopher-Connors-10x12.jpg 10w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Christopher-Connors-564x705.jpg 564w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Christopher-Connors.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" \/>In his new role, Chris is responsible for identifying new business opportunities within Rollstone Bank &amp; Trust\u2019s market area to attract and retain quality banking relationships. He will continue to build and maintain a network of professional referral sources, including real estate brokers, accountants, attorneys and other centers of influence, to generate new business, while recommending and selling a full range of banking products, including loans, deposits and treasury management solutions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cChris has spent nearly three decades building trust with clients and referral partners across our market, and this promotion reflects the depth of that experience,\u201d said Stacey Palovich, Senior Vice President, Business Banking &amp; Professional Practices Director at River Run \u201cHis ability to structure the right banking solution for a business, and to see a credit relationship through from first conversation to closing, makes him a tremendous asset to our business banking team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In addition, Chris will manage the credit process from structuring through closing, working closely with the bank\u2019s underwriting and credit teams, and will coordinate with internal partners to deliver full-service banking solutions to clients.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m looking forward to this new chapter at Rollstone Bank &amp; Trust,\u201d said Chris Connors. \u201cBusiness owners in this region deserve a banking partner who understands their goals and can move quickly to help them get there, and that\u2019s the kind of relationship I build with every client I work with.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications and Psychology from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, and served in the United States Navy as an Operations Specialist 2nd Class. He is an avid outdoorsman whose interests include offshore sailboat racing, hunting, golf and fishing. Chris lives in Lunenburg with his family.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>About Rollstone Bank &amp; Trust<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1846, Rollstone Bank &amp; Trust is a trusted community banking partner committed to strengthening the financial well-being of individuals, families, and businesses throughout North Central Massachusetts. Headquartered in Fitchburg, MA, the Bank provides a full range of personal and business banking services through multiple community banking locations. Guided by a long-standing tradition of service, relationships, and local investment, Rollstone Bank &amp; Trust is dedicated to helping communities thrive. Alongside Newburyport Bank and Pentucket Bank, Rollstone Bank &amp; Trust is supported by River Run Bancorp, MHC. With collective assets of $3.6 billion, River Run ensures shared strength and resources in support of our banks and the communities they serve.<\/p>\n<\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><div class='post_delimiter'><\/div><\/div><div class='post_author_timeline'><\/div><\/article><article class='post-entry post-entry-type-standard post-entry-24683 post-loop-6 post-parity-even bloglist-compact with-slider post-24683 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-member-news'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" ><div class='blog-meta'><\/div><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix standard-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h2 class='post-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/freedoms-way-national-heritage-area-launches-2027-partnership-grant-program-allocates-100k-in-support-of-creative-programs-projects\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Permanent Link: Freedom\u2019s Way National Heritage Area Launches 2027 Partnership Grant Program; Allocates $100k in Support of Creative Programs &#038; Projects\">Freedom\u2019s Way National Heritage Area Launches 2027 Partnership Grant Program; Allocates $100k in Support of Creative Programs &#038; Projects<span class=\"post-format-icon minor-meta\"><\/span><\/a><\/h2><span class='post-meta-infos'><time class='date-container minor-meta updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-09-18T08:59:53-04:00\" >Posted on septiembre 18th<\/time><span class='text-sep text-sep-date'>\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\">in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/category\/member-news\/\" rel=\"tag\">Member News<\/a> <\/span><span class=\"text-sep text-sep-cat\">\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-author minor-meta\">by <span class=\"entry-author-link\"  itemprop=\"author\" ><span class=\"vcard author\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/author\/northcentralmass\/\" rel=\"author\">northcentralmass<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>DEVENS, MA, September 8, 2026<\/strong>\u202f\u2013 Freedom\u2019s Way National Heritage Area is pleased to announce the launch of its <strong>Annual Partnership Grant Program <\/strong>on October 1, 2026. Designed to provide strategic investments in the natural, cultural, and historical resources that enhance the region\u2019s sense of place, $100,000 has been set aside for this funding cycle.<\/p>\n<p>Reimbursable matching grants of up to $5,000\u00a0are available to eligible non-profits, municipalities, state agencies, and public academic institutions. Applications are accepted, reviewed<u>,<\/u> and awarded on a rolling basis from October 1<sup>st<\/sup>, 2026 through April 15, 2027, or until the allocated funds have been committed.<\/p>\n<p>The Freedom\u2019s Way Partnership Grant Program supports a variety of creative programs and projects, diverse in scale and scope, that align with the following<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24684\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24684\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-24684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Black-Heritage-Trail-of-NH-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Black-Heritage-Trail-of-NH-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Black-Heritage-Trail-of-NH-1030x682.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Black-Heritage-Trail-of-NH-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Black-Heritage-Trail-of-NH-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Black-Heritage-Trail-of-NH-705x467.jpg 705w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Black-Heritage-Trail-of-NH.jpg 1117w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24684\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Freedom\u2019s Way logo and Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire monument unveiling, 2026. A project funded in part by a Partnership Grant.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>funding opportunities:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Storytelling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Education, Interpretation &amp; Curation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Community Planning &amp; Resource Conservation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Historic Preservation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Regional Cultural Events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Freedom\u2019s Way 250<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Prospective applicants are encouraged to arrange a time to discuss their program or project prior to the submission of an online application by sending an email to <a href=\"mailto:grants@freedomsway.org\"><strong>grants@freedomsway.org<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Since its inception, the Freedom\u2019s Way Partnership Grant Program has awarded 270 grants totaling over $391,000 within\u00a0the Heritage Area\u2019s 45 communities. More than $4.9 million in cash and in-kind match has been generated, leveraging Heritage Partnership funds received through the National Park Service by\u00a013:1.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information, including program guidelines, application materials, and past project descriptions, visit<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/freedomsway.org\/grants\"><strong>freedomsway.org\/grants<\/strong><\/a>.<strong>\u202f<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><div class='post_delimiter'><\/div><\/div><div class='post_author_timeline'><\/div><\/article><article class='post-entry post-entry-type-standard post-entry-24695 post-loop-7 post-parity-odd bloglist-compact with-slider post-24695 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" ><div class='blog-meta'><\/div><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix standard-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h2 class='post-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/north-central-massachusetts-chamber-of-commerce-to-host-legislative-and-candidates-reception-5\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Permanent Link: North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce to host Legislative and Candidates Reception\">North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce to host Legislative and Candidates Reception<span class=\"post-format-icon minor-meta\"><\/span><\/a><\/h2><span class='post-meta-infos'><time class='date-container minor-meta updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-09-15T14:43:03-04:00\" >Posted on septiembre 15th<\/time><span class='text-sep text-sep-date'>\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\">in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"tag\">Chamber News<\/a> <\/span><span class=\"text-sep text-sep-cat\">\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-author minor-meta\">by <span class=\"entry-author-link\"  itemprop=\"author\" ><span class=\"vcard author\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/author\/northcentralmass\/\" rel=\"author\">northcentralmass<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>FITCHBURG, Mass.\u2014Sept. 15, 2026<\/strong>\u2014The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce today announced the 2026 Legislative and Candidates Reception will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Chocksett Inn, 59 Laurelwood Road in Sterling. Mount Wachusett Community College is the premier sponsor for the event while Open Sky Community Services will serve as our supporting sponsor.<\/p>\n<p>Held every fall, the Legislative and Candidates Reception connects some of most engaged and community-focused business leaders with the region\u2019s state, county, and local lawmakers and candidates. As one of the Chamber\u2019s signature events, it draws strong attendance and creates opportunities for dialogue on the policies and priorities shaping the regional economy.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Government affairs and public policy advocacy are central to how the Chamber supports a strong, competitive business climate across the region,&#8221; said Roy Nascimento, president and CEO, North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce. &#8220;This reception gives our members direct access to the officials and candidates who shape our communities and offers an opportunity to advocate for the issues that matter to employers in our communities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Some of the college&#8217;s best work starts with a conversation, and this reception puts us in the room with the business leaders and lawmakers to exchange ideas and build stronger relationships with our city and town halls and Beacon Hill,\u201d said James Vander Hooven, president, Mount Wachusett Community College. &#8220;Through receptions like this, we are able to learn how to best prepare students for careers being offered by employers in the region.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>All current elected officials and candidates running for office in the Chamber\u2019s 27 communities are invited and encouraged to attend.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24696\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24696\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-24696\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_0564-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_0564-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_0564-1030x773.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_0564-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_0564-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_0564-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_0564-1500x1125.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_0564-705x529.jpg 705w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_0564.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24696\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Legislative &amp; Candidates Reception 2025<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As of September 14<sup>th<\/sup>, the following officials and candidates have confirmed their attendance*:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Officials:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>State Senator John Cronin, Worcester and Middlesex District<\/p>\n<p>State Senator Jamie Eldridge, Middlesex and Worcester District<\/p>\n<p>State Senator Robyn Kennedy, First Worcester District<\/p>\n<p>State Representative Natalie Higgins, Fourth Worcester District<\/p>\n<p>State Representative Meg Kilcoyne, 12<sup>th<\/sup> Worcester District<\/p>\n<p>State Representative Mike Kushmerek, Third Worcester District<\/p>\n<p>State Representative Margaret Scarsdale, First Middlesex District<\/p>\n<p>Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis<\/p>\n<p>Governors Councilor, Paul DePalo, District 7<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Sam Squailia, City of Fitchburg<\/p>\n<p>Councilor Paul Beauchemin, City of Fitchburg<\/p>\n<p>Councilor Derrick Cruz, City of Fitchburg<\/p>\n<p>Councilor Marisa Fleming, City of Fitchburg<\/p>\n<p>Councilor Andy Van Hazinga, City of Fitchburg<\/p>\n<p>Councilor Beth Walsh, City of Fitchburg<\/p>\n<p>Councilor Mark Bodanza, City of Leominster<\/p>\n<p>Councilor David Cormier, City of Leominster<\/p>\n<p>Councilor Brandon Robbins, City of Leominster<\/p>\n<p>Councilor Eladia Romero, City of Leominster<\/p>\n<p>Councilor Sue Chalifoux Zephir, City of Leominster<\/p>\n<p>Select Board Member Glenn McCleod, Town of Lunenburg<\/p>\n<p>Select Board Member Maureen Cranson, Town of Sterling<\/p>\n<p>Select Board Member Ron Furmaniuk, Town of Sterling<\/p>\n<p>Select Board Member Kristen Newman, Town of Sterling<\/p>\n<p>Select Board Member David Smith, Town of Sterling<\/p>\n<p>Select Board Member Patricia Ward, Town of Sterling<\/p>\n<p>Select Board Member Mike Cooley, Town of Westminster<\/p>\n<p>Select Board Member Andrew Beauvais, Town of Winchendon<\/p>\n<p>Clinton Town Administrator Karyn Clark<\/p>\n<p>Sterling Town Administrator Bill Caldwell<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Candidates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>John Deaton for U.S. Senate<\/p>\n<p>Gary Grossi for Congress, Third Congressional District<\/p>\n<p>Anne Brensley for Secretary of State<\/p>\n<p>Elizabeth Dionne for State Treasurer<\/p>\n<p>Margaret Abboud for Governors Council District 7<\/p>\n<p>Krista Ferrante for State Representative, First Worcester District<\/p>\n\n<p>The event will feature an open bar and gourmet appetizers and hors d\u2019oeuvres. Cost for Chamber members is $60 and non-members is $80. Registration is available online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\">www.northcentralmass.com<\/a>. Please contact Valerie Bruno at 978.353.7600 ext. 235 or vbruno@asnorthcentralmass.com for more details.<\/p>\n\n<p>*This list is subject to change<\/p>\n<\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><div class='post_delimiter'><\/div><\/div><div class='post_author_timeline'><\/div><\/article><article class='post-entry post-entry-type-standard post-entry-24647 post-loop-8 post-parity-even bloglist-compact with-slider post-24647 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-member-news'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" ><div class='blog-meta'><\/div><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix standard-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h2 class='post-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/clinton-savings-bank-makes-a-difference-this-year-with-its-4th-annual-back-to-school-drive\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Permanent Link: Clinton Savings Bank Makes a Difference This Year with its 4th Annual Back-To-School Drive\">Clinton Savings Bank Makes a Difference This Year with its 4th Annual Back-To-School Drive<span class=\"post-format-icon minor-meta\"><\/span><\/a><\/h2><span class='post-meta-infos'><time class='date-container minor-meta updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-09-15T09:15:24-04:00\" >Posted on septiembre 15th<\/time><span class='text-sep text-sep-date'>\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\">in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/category\/member-news\/\" rel=\"tag\">Member News<\/a> <\/span><span class=\"text-sep text-sep-cat\">\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-author minor-meta\">by <span class=\"entry-author-link\"  itemprop=\"author\" ><span class=\"vcard author\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/author\/northcentralmass\/\" rel=\"author\">northcentralmass<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>(CLINTON, Mass., August 31, 2026) \u2013 For the fourth consecutive year, Clinton Savings Bank (CSB) partnered with local radio station 104.5 WXLO to help local students gear up for a great school year through its Back-to-School Drive. The campaign kicked off in late July with radio ads, social media outreach, and in-branch materials inviting customers and community members to donate school supplies. The generous contributions helped ensure that local students have the essentials they need to start the school year prepared and ready to learn.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24648\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24648\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-24648\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Annual-Back-to-School-Drive-Image-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Annual-Back-to-School-Drive-Image-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Annual-Back-to-School-Drive-Image-1030x773.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Annual-Back-to-School-Drive-Image-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Annual-Back-to-School-Drive-Image-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Annual-Back-to-School-Drive-Image-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Annual-Back-to-School-Drive-Image-1500x1125.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Annual-Back-to-School-Drive-Image-705x529.jpg 705w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Annual-Back-to-School-Drive-Image.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24648\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">L to R: Jen Carter, morning show personality of 104.5 WXLO, Donna Ostiguy, Director of Community Outreach for the office of Sheriff Lew Evangelidis of Worcester County, Frank Foley, morning show personality of 104.5 WXLO &amp; Ellen J. McGovern, Senior Vice President\/CMO of Clinton Savings Bank<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The drive culminated on August 15 with the Lemonade Back-to-School Refresher celebration at CSB\u2019s West Boylston branch, 306 W Boylston Street, where 104.5 WXLO radio personalities Frank Foley and Jen Carter joined CSB staff to welcome families with refreshing lemonade, fun giveaways, and back-to-school spirit.<br \/>\n\u201cOn behalf of Clinton Savings Bank, I want to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who came out and generously donated to our fourth annual Back-to-School Drive,\u201d said Mary T, Dean, President &amp; CEO of Clinton Savings Bank. \u201cThe incredible support from our customers, community members, and our partnership with 104.5 WXLO will make a meaningful difference for local students as they head back to school. We are grateful to everyone who helped make this year\u2019s drive such a success.\u201d<br \/>\n\u201cWe were immensely proud and excited to see so many people come out to support the event through their generous donations, including members of Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis\u2019 staff,\u201d said Bob Goodell, General Manager of 104.5 WXLO.<\/p>\n<p>With thousands of donations from the event, Clinton Savings Bank was able to send school supplies to Beal &amp; Coolidge Elementary in Shrewsbury, Boylston Elementary in Boylston, Clinton Elementary in Clinton, Houghton Elementary in Sterling, Major Edwards Elementary in West Boylston, Tahanto Regional Middle\/High School in Boylston and W.H.E.A.T. Community in Clinton.<\/p>\n<p>About Clinton Savings Bank<br \/>\nEstablished in 1851, Clinton Savings Bank is among the oldest mutual community banks in Massachusetts with more than $745 million in assets. Clinton Savings Bank (CSB) offers business and consumer banking, through seven full-service branches in Berlin, Bolton, Boylston, Clinton, Shrewsbury, Sterling, West Boylston and as a member of the Allpoint network access to over 55,000 ATMs. CSB also provides mobile and online banking. For more information, please visit clintonsavings.com.<\/p>\n<\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><div class='post_delimiter'><\/div><\/div><div class='post_author_timeline'><\/div><\/article><article class='post-entry post-entry-type-standard post-entry-24667 post-loop-9 post-parity-odd bloglist-compact with-slider post-24667 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-member-news'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" ><div class='blog-meta'><\/div><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix standard-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h2 class='post-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/brick-marketing-to-host-webinar-ai-seo-get-your-brand-seen-and-chosen-online\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Permanent Link: Brick Marketing to Host Webinar: AI SEO \u2013 Get Your Brand Seen and Chosen Online\">Brick Marketing to Host Webinar: AI SEO \u2013 Get Your Brand Seen and Chosen Online<span class=\"post-format-icon minor-meta\"><\/span><\/a><\/h2><span class='post-meta-infos'><time class='date-container minor-meta updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-09-10T09:07:05-04:00\" >Posted on septiembre 10th<\/time><span class='text-sep text-sep-date'>\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\">in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/category\/member-news\/\" rel=\"tag\">Member News<\/a> <\/span><span class=\"text-sep text-sep-cat\">\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-author minor-meta\">by <span class=\"entry-author-link\"  itemprop=\"author\" ><span class=\"vcard author\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/author\/northcentralmass\/\" rel=\"author\">northcentralmass<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>BOSTON, MA [September 1, 2026] \u2014 Brick Marketing, a Boston digital marketing agency founded in 2005, will host a free webinar titled AI SEO: Get Your Brand Seen and Chosen Online on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The program lasts 60 minutes and is designed for business owners,<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-24668\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/BM_3x3_inches-1-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/BM_3x3_inches-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/BM_3x3_inches-1-1030x687.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/BM_3x3_inches-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/BM_3x3_inches-1-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/BM_3x3_inches-1-705x470.png 705w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/BM_3x3_inches-1.png 1350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\u00a0marketing leaders, sales leaders, and communications professionals who want their companies to appear more often in traditional search results and answers produced by AI platforms.<\/p>\n<p>Attendees do not need a technical background to benefit from the session. The program will translate AI search concepts into practical marketing actions that teams can apply to websites, content calendars, company profiles, media outreach, and sales materials. It will also clarify the difference between appearing in an AI response and earning a meaningful recommendation, with attention to the accuracy, consistency, and credibility of the information AI systems can find about a business online.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration and complete webinar information are available at:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brickmarketing.com\/webinars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">https:\/\/www.brickmarketing.com\/webinars<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The webinar will explain how AI SEO, Generative Engine Optimization, and Answer Engine Optimization work together with established SEO and content marketing practices. Attendees will learn how platforms such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, and Microsoft Copilot interpret business information, assess authority, and decide which brands to mention when responding to questions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBeing visible is no longer only about earning a strong position on a search results page,\u201d said Nick Stamoulis, President of Brick Marketing. \u201cCompanies also need to make it easy for AI platforms to understand who they are, what they offer, who they serve, and why their expertise is credible. This webinar will give business and marketing leaders a clear framework for improving those signals so their brands have a better chance to be seen, cited, and chosen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Stamoulis and Katherine Tsoukalas, Brick Marketing\u2019s Director of Marketing, will guide attendees through the foundations of AI search visibility. The discussion will cover how AI platforms crawl and interpret website content, how clear site structure supports machine understanding, and why consistent company information across websites, articles, profiles, and trusted third party sources matters.<\/p>\n<p>The presenters will also address the role of content depth, topic alignment, entity recognition, structured data, citations, and brand messaging. Attendees will see why a company website must clearly communicate services, audiences, expertise, locations, and proof of experience. The session will connect these elements to practical decisions about service pages, educational resources, frequently asked questions, company background information, and thought leadership.<\/p>\n<p>Another focus will be the continuing work required to support AI search performance. Brick Marketing will discuss brand citation audits, visibility monitoring, content reviews, and the refinement of authority signals over time. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of what to evaluate, which gaps may be limiting visibility, and how to prioritize improvements that serve both people and AI systems.<\/p>\n<p>The webinar is especially relevant for organizations that already invest in SEO but are uncertain about how AI generated answers affect discovery and consideration. Rather than treating GEO as a separate marketing program, the presentation will show how it can complement technical SEO, content strategy, public relations, brand development, and reputation building.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Businesses seeking more information about Brick Marketing\u2019s AI SEO, GEO, and AEO services can visit:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brickmarketing.com\/aio-geo-search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">https:\/\/www.brickmarketing.com\/aio-geo-search<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The live webinar is free and will run for approximately one hour. Space is limited. People who cannot attend the live session may still register to receive access to the replay recording after the event.<\/p>\n<\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><div class='post_delimiter'><\/div><\/div><div class='post_author_timeline'><\/div><\/article><article class='post-entry post-entry-type-standard post-entry-24614 post-loop-10 post-parity-even bloglist-compact with-slider post-24614 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-member-news'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" ><div class='blog-meta'><\/div><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix standard-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h2 class='post-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/rollstone-bank-trust-charitable-foundation-highlights-commitment-to-community-giving\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Permanent Link: Rollstone Bank &#038; Trust Charitable Foundation Highlights Commitment to Community Giving\">Rollstone Bank &#038; Trust Charitable Foundation Highlights Commitment to Community Giving<span class=\"post-format-icon minor-meta\"><\/span><\/a><\/h2><span class='post-meta-infos'><time class='date-container minor-meta updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-09-08T08:50:45-04:00\" >Posted on septiembre 8th<\/time><span class='text-sep text-sep-date'>\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\">in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/category\/member-news\/\" rel=\"tag\">Member News<\/a> <\/span><span class=\"text-sep text-sep-cat\">\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-author minor-meta\">by <span class=\"entry-author-link\"  itemprop=\"author\" ><span class=\"vcard author\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/author\/northcentralmass\/\" rel=\"author\">northcentralmass<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>FITCHBURG, Mass. (August 20, 2026) \u2014<\/strong> In recognition of National Nonprofit Day, Rollstone Bank &amp; Trust and the Rollstone Bank &amp; Trust Charitable Foundation are celebrating the nonprofit organizations, schools, and community partners whose work strengthens North Central Massachusetts and makes a difference in the lives of local residents.<\/p>\n<p>For Rollstone Bank &amp; Trust, being a community bank means knowing that where you matter most is in the communities you call home. As a mutual bank, Rollstone is owned not by outside shareholders, but by its depositors and the communities it serves. That structure allows the Bank to reinvest in those communities through charitable giving, community partnerships, and employee volunteerism\u2014support made possible by the customers who choose to bank with Rollstone.<\/p>\n<p>Since its inception in 2005, the Rollstone Bank &amp; Trust Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $3.8 million in grants to nonprofit organizations and community initiatives throughout North Central Massachusetts. In 2026 alone, the Foundation has committed $240,000 to organizations working across a broad range of needs, including arts and culture, human services, education, housing, environmental stewardship, and community support.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBeing where you matter most means being there for the people and organizations that make our communities stronger,\u201d said Mary Beth Jokela, President and COO of Rollstone Bank &amp; Trust. \u201cOur nonprofit partners are doing important work every day to create opportunities, support families, preserve our community\u2019s culture, and improve quality of life. Supporting that work isn\u2019t separate from what we do as a bank\u2014it is central to who we are.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Foundation\u2019s most recent round of grants, approved at its June meeting, provides a snapshot of the breadth of its philanthropic focus with $41,000 awarded to 10 nonprofit and community organizations. Among the June recipients were the Fitchburg Art Museum and Montachusett Chorale, supporting the region\u2019s vibrant arts and cultural community; North Star Family Services, Ginny\u2019s Helping Hand, and Care Net PRC, providing vital support and resources to individuals and families; and North Middlesex High School, supporting educational opportunities for local students.<\/p>\n<p>Additional grants support environmental stewardship through the Nashua River Watershed Association, the Twin Cities Rail Trail project through the Greater Lowell Community Foundation, housing through Habitat for Humanity North Central MA, and energy assistance through the Mayor\u2019s Energy Fund.<\/p>\n<p>Together, these organizations reflect the many ways community needs intersect\u2014and the many ways Rollstone Bank &amp; Trust seeks to be there for the people and neighborhoods it serves.<\/p>\n<p>Also in 2026, the Foundation provided $20,000 to thirteen local graduating high school seniors with its inaugural Opportunity Awards Scholarship Program. The funds were split between those attending Fitchburg State University this fall semester, and those transitioning directly into the workforce in their skilled trade. This program celebrates Rollstone Bank &amp; Trust\u2019s commitment to the future of its local workforce and the decision of students to pursue affordable higher education in Massachusetts.<\/p>\n<p>The Foundation\u2019s impact is part of a broader commitment to giving back. Together with its affiliated banks, Newburyport Bank and Pentucket Bank, River Run contributed more than $1.6 million in charitable donations and grants in 2025, while employees volunteered nearly 8,162 hours in service to 562 organizations across the region.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt Rollstone, we believe community banking is about more than where you do your banking\u2014it\u2019s about being part of something bigger,\u201d Jokela added. \u201cWhen our communities thrive, we all thrive. We\u2019re proud to invest in the organizations and people who make North Central Massachusetts such a special place to live, work, and grow.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Rollstone Bank &amp; Trust Charitable Foundation welcomes grant requests from eligible nonprofit organizations whose programs and initiatives improve quality of life throughout North Central Massachusetts.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>About Rollstone Bank &amp; Trust<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\nFounded in 1846, Rollstone Bank &amp; Trust is a trusted community banking partner committed to strengthening the financial well-being of individuals, families, and businesses throughout North Central Massachusetts. Headquartered in Fitchburg, MA, the Bank provides a full range of personal and business banking services through multiple community banking locations. Guided by a long-standing tradition of service, relationships, and local investment, Rollstone Bank &amp; Trust is dedicated to helping communities thrive. Alongside Newburyport Bank and Pentucket Bank, Rollstone Bank &amp; Trust is supported by River Run Bancorp, MHC. With collective assets of $3.6 billion, River Run ensures shared strength and resources in support of our banks and the communities they serve.<\/p>\n<\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><div class='post_delimiter'><\/div><\/div><div class='post_author_timeline'><\/div><\/article><article class='post-entry post-entry-type-standard post-entry-24315 post-loop-11 post-parity-odd bloglist-compact with-slider post-24315 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" ><div class='blog-meta'><\/div><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix standard-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h2 class='post-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/allie-catlin-to-chair-north-central-massachusetts-chamber-of-commerce-board-of-directors\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Permanent Link: Allie Catlin to Chair North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors\">Allie Catlin to Chair North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors<span class=\"post-format-icon minor-meta\"><\/span><\/a><\/h2><span class='post-meta-infos'><time class='date-container minor-meta updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-09-04T09:45:44-04:00\" >Posted on septiembre 4th<\/time><span class='text-sep text-sep-date'>\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\">in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"tag\">Chamber News<\/a> <\/span><span class=\"text-sep text-sep-cat\">\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-author minor-meta\">by <span class=\"entry-author-link\"  itemprop=\"author\" ><span class=\"vcard author\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/author\/northcentralmass\/\" rel=\"author\">northcentralmass<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>North Central Mass<\/em>\u2014 Allie Catlin, co-owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/smithscountrycheese.com\/\">Smith\u2019s Country Cheese<\/a>, a family-owned working dairy farm, creamery, and retail destination in Winchendon, Massachusetts, has been elected Chair of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce board of directors for 2026-2027. The announcement was made at the Chamber\u2019s Annual Meeting on June 11, 2026. As Chair of the Chamber\u2019s board of directors, she will work with fellow board members, Chamber staff, and the membership to champion the Chamber in its mission to serve the region\u2019s business community.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-24224\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Headshot-Allie-C-300x263.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Headshot-Allie-C-300x263.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Headshot-Allie-C-14x12.jpg 14w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Headshot-Allie-C.jpg 661w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Catlin brings deep roots in the region\u2019s agricultural economy to her new role. Founded in 1985, Smith\u2019s Country Cheese has grown into one of the region\u2019s most beloved agricultural enterprises. In 2016, Catlin and her family purchased the farm from its founder and built on its legacy, growing the operation into a thriving business that draws visitors from across the region to its farm store and working dairy farm, where guests can shop for handcrafted cheeses, milk, and butter and watch the cheesemaking process firsthand.<\/p>\n<p>Under her co-ownership, Smith\u2019s Country Cheese employs 14 people and produces approximately 180,000 pounds of raw milk Gouda, Havarti, and cheddar cheese annually, distributed nationally through the farm store, local farmers markets, and online. In 2024, Catlin was named to the Worcester Business Journal\u2019s Power 100 list of the most influential professionals in Central Massachusetts.<\/p>\n<p>Catlin holds degrees from Franklin Pierce University and Suffolk University and has served on the Chamber\u2019s Board of Directors for several years, holding leadership positions on the board, including Vice Chair.<\/p>\n<p>She succeeds Tony Fields, president and owner of Cleartech Group, who now moves to the position of Immediate Past Chair of the board of directors.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Chamber has been such an important partner to our farm and to so many small businesses across this region,\u201d said Catlin. \u201cI\u2019m honored to take on this role and to continue the work of connecting our business community, supporting our members, and championing the people and places that make North Central Massachusetts such a special place to live and work.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As a farmer and small business owner, Allie brings a perspective to the board that&#8217;s vital to understanding the full picture of our regional economy,&#8221; said Roy Nascimento, president and CEO, North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce. &#8220;Her leadership will help ensure the Chamber continues to serve businesses of every size and sector, and I look forward to working with her in the year ahead as we continue advancing the economic vitality of North Central Massachusetts.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In the same election, <strong>Melissa Glenny<\/strong>, founder and CEO, Franklin Professional Associates, located in Leominster, was elected Vice Chair. <strong>Chri<\/strong><strong>s Hendry<\/strong>, president and CEO, IC Credit Union, located in Fitchburg, was elected to the position of Treasurer.\u00a0 Rounding out the Executive Committee, <strong>Mark Hettinger<\/strong>, president and CEO of GFA Federal Credit Union, and <strong>Patrick McCarty<\/strong>, president of the McCarty Companies, were elected to fill the two non-officer seats on the committee as outlined in the Chamber&#8217;s bylaws.<\/p>\n<p>Board members elected for new terms were<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tony Fields<\/strong>, president and owner, Cleartech Group, Leominster<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Donna Hodge<\/strong>, president, Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Johnny Ahern<\/strong>, managing partner, Aroma Joe\u2019s, Leominster<\/li>\n<li><strong>David Moura<\/strong>, president, Moura\u2019s Cleaning Service, Fitchburg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nicole Moorshead<\/strong>, general manager, Chocksett Inn, Sterling and the Colonial Hotel, Gardner<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rozanna Penney<\/strong>, president &amp; CEO, Heywood Healthcare, Gardner<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kenneth Hodges<\/strong>, plant director, Georgia-Pacific\/Dixie, Leominster, appointed to fill a one-year board vacancy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Continuing current terms on the board of directors are<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Marieke Cormier<\/strong>, owner, Roots Natural Foods, Leominster<\/li>\n<li><strong>Joseph Basile<\/strong>, president, Catania Oils, Ayer<\/li>\n<li><strong>Patrick McCarty<\/strong>, president &amp; CEO, McCarty Companies, Leominster<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mark Hettinger<\/strong>, president and CEO, GFA Federal Credit Union, Gardner<\/li>\n<li><strong>Barbara Mahoney<\/strong>, president &amp; CEO, All-One Credit Union, Leominster<\/li>\n<li><strong>Joshua Page<\/strong>, president, JP Electric and Son, Fitchburg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alex Matthews<\/strong>, general manager, Great Wolf Lodge New England, Fitchburg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kayla Nault<\/strong>, broker\/owner, Central Mass Real Estate, North Central Massachusetts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>The Chamber congratulates its newly elected and appointed board members and thanks all those who continue their service to the region&#8217;s business community. For more information, visit northcentralmass.com.<\/p>\n<\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><div class='post_delimiter'><\/div><\/div><div class='post_author_timeline'><\/div><\/article><article class='post-entry post-entry-type-standard post-entry-24674 post-loop-12 post-parity-even post-entry-last bloglist-compact with-slider post-24674 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" ><div class='blog-meta'><\/div><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix standard-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h2 class='post-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/north-central-massachusetts-chamber-of-commerce-leads-effort-to-install-welcome-sign-in-lancaster\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Permanent Link: North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce leads effort to install welcome sign in Lancaster\">North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce leads effort to install welcome sign in Lancaster<span class=\"post-format-icon minor-meta\"><\/span><\/a><\/h2><span class='post-meta-infos'><time class='date-container minor-meta updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-09-03T12:06:54-04:00\" >Posted on septiembre 3rd<\/time><span class='text-sep text-sep-date'>\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\">in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"tag\">Chamber News<\/a> <\/span><span class=\"text-sep text-sep-cat\">\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-author minor-meta\">by <span class=\"entry-author-link\"  itemprop=\"author\" ><span class=\"vcard author\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/author\/northcentralmass\/\" rel=\"author\">northcentralmass<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 class=\"xmsonormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><i><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: black;\">Sign provides recognition of civic pride for residents and visitors alike<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-24675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NCMCC-Lancaster-Welcome-Sign-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NCMCC-Lancaster-Welcome-Sign-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NCMCC-Lancaster-Welcome-Sign-1030x773.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NCMCC-Lancaster-Welcome-Sign-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NCMCC-Lancaster-Welcome-Sign-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NCMCC-Lancaster-Welcome-Sign-16x12.jpeg 16w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NCMCC-Lancaster-Welcome-Sign-1500x1125.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NCMCC-Lancaster-Welcome-Sign-705x529.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NCMCC-Lancaster-Welcome-Sign.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/i><\/h4>\n<p>FITCHBURG, Mass.\u2014Sept. 2, 2026\u2014The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce today announced it sponsored the construction of a new welcome sign in the Town of Lancaster located at the Bartlett Conservation Area at the intersection of Route 117 and Route 190.<\/p>\n<p>The new sign is part of a project to construct welcome signs at key gateways in the region to boost civic pride and serve as a positive first impression for visitors.<\/p>\n<p>The signs were designed and produced by Add-A-Sign in Leominster and represent the region\u2019s traditional New England style. The Lancaster welcome sign includes the Town of Lancaster\u2019s seal and is painted in the town\u2019s color of maroon.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;One North Central, our regional economic development plan, is about strengthening the sense of place that makes people want to live, work, and visit here,&#8221; said Roy Nascimento, president and CEO, North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce. &#8220;This sign is a small but meaningful way to celebrate Lancaster&#8217;s identity and give visitors a warm welcome as they arrive.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis new welcome sign is more than a marker at the entrance to our community,\u201d said Town Administrator John Woodsmall. \u201cIt reflects the pride we have in our town and the warm welcome we want to extend to residents, businesses, and visitors alike. We\u2019re pleased to see this project completed and grateful to the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce for helping to bring it to life.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In addition to Lancaster, similar welcome signs have been installed at key gateways in Fitchburg, Gardner, Groton, Hubbardston, Leominster, Lunenburg, Pepperell, Sterling and Westminster. Each sign is carved with the community\u2019s seal and painted to match their official colors. Additional signs will be constructed for other communities in North Central Massachusetts as funding becomes available.<\/p>\n<\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><div class='post_delimiter'><\/div><\/div><div class='post_author_timeline'><\/div><\/article><div class='bloglist-compact'><nav class='pagination'><span class='pagination-meta'>Page 1 of 202<\/span><span class='current'>1<\/span><a href='https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15\/page\/2\/' class='inactive next_page' >2<\/a><a href='https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15\/page\/3\/' class='inactive' >3<\/a><a href='https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15\/page\/2\/'>&rsaquo;<\/a><a href='https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15\/page\/202\/'>&raquo;<\/a><\/nav>\n<\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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