July 7 – July 11 is all about giving back to the communities we serve!
Red Dog Roofing is kicking off our 1st Annual Red Dog’s Roofing Week with a bang – and we’re giving away FREE ROOFS at each of our 3 locations!
Roof Giveaway Schedule:
Monday July 7th– Sarasota, FL
Tuesday July 8th– Waterford, CT
Wednesday July 9th– Fitchburg, MA
Eligibility:
Florida Giveaway – Open to residents of Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto, and Charlotte Counties
Connecticut Giveaway – Open to all of Connecticut and Rhode Island
Massachusetts Giveaway – Open to Massachusetts and New Hampshire
Know someone who deserves a free roof?
Nominate now at www.RoofGiveaway.com
Just fill out the form – it’s that easy! Deadline for submission June 22nd – Selections made June 27th -Winners announced June 30th
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Bachelor of Science in Finance program, beginning in the 2026 academic year. As we build this program, we are committed to ensuring that our students gain not only strong academic foundations but also meaningful, real-world experience in the finance industry.
To that end, we are actively seeking to partner with local businesses and organizations to provide internship opportunities that will prepare our students for successful careers in finance. Your insights and potential involvement are incredibly valuable to us.
We kindly ask you to take a few moments to complete a brief survey regarding any finance-related internship opportunities your organization may offer, or to share your thoughts on the skills and experiences you believe are most important for future finance professionals.
Your feedback will directly influence how we shape our curriculum and internship offerings to better align with the needs of the local business community.
Thank you for your time and support in helping us prepare the next generation of finance professionals. If you have any questions or would like to discuss partnership opportunities further, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
MassDevelopment’s Biz-M-Power offers matching grants of up to $50,000 to eligible, growth-oriented small businesses. These grants can help offset costs related to acquisitions, expansions, improvements or leasing of facilities, purchasing or leasing equipment, and other capital needs.
To qualify for this funding opportunity, businesses must have fewer than 20 employees and annual revenues not exceeding $2.5 million. Applicants must also demonstrate that they have at least 20% of the required owner’s funds available at the time of application, as shown by business bank account statements.
For fiscal year 2025, the Commonwealth’s Capital Budget has allocated $1,000,000 for this program, which will be administered by MassDevelopment’s Growth Capital Division.
To be considered, applicants must submit a complete application by June 15, which is available exclusively online through Submittable: https://massgcc8.submittable.com/submit
While working with the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation is not required, you are welcome to contact Sandie Cataldo for assistance at .
Join us for an enriching workshop designed to equip you with essential skills, expand your knowledge and understanding. While this workshop is FREE, we would like, if possible, to know who to expect. To pre-register, email and let us know your name, email, and what field your work on or if there are any particular topics you’d like to know about.
This workshop is being offered on 2 different dates and locations
Tuesday, May 20 @ 6pm
Fitchburg Library
610 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA
Or
Tuesday, June 24 @ 6pm
Leominster Library
30 West Street, Leominster, MA
Gardner’s Master Plan Committee and consultant team will be hosting a community workshop next Thursday, May 22 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in Perry Auditorium at City Hall.
Come join us and discuss your vision for Gardner’s future! We will be developing a vision statement that will guide the work of the master plan. The vision statement will inform the project team’s recommendations, which will be designed to help Gardner reach the community’s vision.
We’re thrilled to announce that the City of Fitchburg has been selected for the implementation phase of the MassCEC On-Street Charging Solutions Program, with funding provided by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) in partnership with Commonwealth Electric Technologies (CET) and Leidos. This exciting opportunity means our city will soon install on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in key public locations to support a more sustainable and equitable transportation future.
These chargers may be especially critical for residents without access to private driveways or garages and we want to ensure they’re placed where they’re needed most.
We’re asking for your input!
Please take a few minutes to complete our public input survey. Your feedback will help guide decisions on:
Rate proposed charging locations
Sites that may have been overlooked
Local priorities and concerns
Your voice is essential to build a cleaner, more connected community together!
We are proud to announce that Leominster has been selected as one of 20 finalists nationwide for the 2025 All-America City Award! Chosen from communities across the United States, Leominster was recognized for its commitment to strengthening environmental sustainability, using inclusive community engagement to create lasting, impactful solutions.
This year’s theme, “Strengthening Environmental Sustainability through Inclusive Community Engagement,” highlights how communities are breaking down barriers to participation while building programs that promote resilience and protect the environment. Finalists were selected through a competitive review process and evaluated for their civic innovation, collaboration, and efforts to empower residents. Representing 20 communities across 12 states — from small towns to major cities — this year’s finalists showcase the strength and diversity of local leadership nationwide.
Mayor Dean Mazzarella expressed his pride in this accomplishment, stating, “We take pride in all that our community does to work together to achieve what’s best for the city. To be a finalist among hundreds of applicant cities and towns across the country speaks volumes to us.” Leominster will proudly compete at the AllAmerica City Award Event in Denver, Colorado, from June 27–29, where finalists will present their initiatives before a jury of national civic leaders.
North Star Family Services, Inc. invites you to be part of Footsteps for Families, a community walk to raise critical funds and awareness to help end family homelessness in our region.
Event Details:
Date: Friday, May 17, 2025 Time: Registration at 9:30 AM | Walk begins at 10:00 AM Location: Doyle Field, Leominster, MA Cost: $15 per individual | $35 per family
Join neighbors, friends, and supporters for a meaningful morning filled with community spirit, music from a live DJ, and exciting raffle prizes—all for a great cause.
The City of Fitchburg is designing improvements for Coolidge Park to reduce downstream flooding, improve water quality in Falulah Brook, and enhance the park for the community. The project will focus on sections of the park near Falulah Brook and will aim to help reduce the downstream flooding along John Fitch Highway, which frequently occurs during heavy rainstorms.
The proposed improvements will use nature-based solutions to better manage stormwater and create flood storage, and may involve increasing green space. Planned features include a floodable field, a redesigned Wallace Civic Center parking lot with stormwater improvements, and a permeable parking lot with bioretention areas to collect and treat runoff from John Fitch Highway.
The City is asking park users and residents for input to help shape these designs. Community feedback is essential to understand exactly how the park is used by residents. This will help the design team to figure out the best ways to incorporate stormwater management and flood control techniques into the landscape without negatively impacting the existing uses of the park.
“We encourage everyone who uses Coolidge Park or lives nearby to share their experiences and ideas,” said Nick Erickson, Commissioner of Public Works. “This input will directly help shape the design of this project.”
Residents are invited to complete a short survey by May 3 to share their thoughts on flooding, recreational needs, and ideas for improving the park. Take the survey here at https://tinyurl.com/CoolidgeSurvey.
Once community input is collected, the City and project team will prepare draft designs to share with the public later this year.
This project is supported by a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Action Grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, which aims to help communities reduce the risks of climate change impacts such as flooding and extreme heat.
For questions, contact Nicholas J. Erickson, Commissioner of Public Works, .
