North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce to host Legislative and Candidates Reception
Premier event connects elected officials, candidates for office, with local business and community leaders
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce announced the 2021 Legislative and Candidates Reception will be held on September 23, 2021, 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.
The Legislative and Candidates Reception, held every fall, is one of the region’s premier events intended to offer local business and community leaders the opportunity to connect with the region’s elected officials, as well as those seeking public office.
“Government affairs and public policy advocacy are key components in our efforts to promote a healthy, active business climate throughout the region,” said Roy Nascimento, President and CEO, North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce. “This reception offers direct access to our legislators and candidates running for office in a casual environment where our members can ask questions and learn more about the issues and opportunities for businesses in our region.”
“Mount Wachusett Community College, strives to support and meet the strategic goals of our region. We are fortunate to be part of a local region that values collaboration and partnership,” said MWCC President Jim Vander Hooven. “The connections we make at events such as this legislative reception support our partnership work. We are delighted to sponsor this opportunity.”
All legislators representing, and candidates running for office, in the Chamber’s 27 communities are encouraged to attend.
As of September 13th, the following officials and candidates have confirmed their attendance:
Confirmed Officials:
Senator Harriette Chandler, 1st Worcester District
Senator John Cronin, Worcester and Middlesex District
Senator Anne Gobi, Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire and Middlesex District
Representative Kim Ferguson, 1st Worcester District
Representative Tami Gouveia, 14th Middlesex District -Candidate for Lt. Governor
Representative Natalie Higgins, 4th Worcester District
Representative Meghan Kilcoyne, 12th Worcester District
Representative Michael Kushmerek, 3rd Worcester District
Representative Danillo Sena, 37th Middlesex District
Representative Jon Zlotnik, 2nd Worcester District
District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr., Worcester County
Adam Costa, Assistant Register of Deeds, Worcester Northern District
Mayor Stephen DiNatale, City of Fitchburg
Mayor Dean Mazzarella, City of Leominster
Councilor Paul Beauchemin, City of Fitchburg
Councilor Andrew Couture, City of Fitchburg
Councilor Thomas Hughes, City of Fitchburg
Councilor Bernard Schultz, City of Fitchburg
Councilor Samantha Squailia, City of Fitchburg
Councilor Elizabeth Walsh, City of Fitchburg
Councilor Thomas Ardinger, City of Leominster
Councilor Mark Bodanza, City of Leominster
Councilor Susan Chalifoux-Zephir, City of Leominster
Councilor David Cormier, City of Leominster
Councilor Peter Angelini, City of Leominster
Councilor Nathan Boudreau, City of Gardner
Acting Town Administrator David Nixon, Town of Hubbardston
Town Manager Heather Lemieux, Town of Lunenburg
Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen, Town of Westminster
Town Manager Justin Sultzbach, Town of Winchendon
Selectwoman Alix Turner, Town of Lancaster
Selectman Anthony Beattie, Town of Pepperell
Selectman Richard Bisk, Town of Princeton
Selectman John Kilcoyne, Town of Sterling
Selectman Salvatore Albert, Town of Westminster
Selectwoman Heather Billings, Town of Westminster
Selectman James DeLisle, Town of Westminster
Nyanna Slaughter, Regional Director, US Senator Elizabeth Warren
Confirmed Candidates:
Danielle Allen, Candidate for Governor
Ben Downing, Former State Senator & Candidate for Governor
Bret Bero, Candidate for Lt. Governor
Chris Dempsey, Candidate for Auditor
Andrea Freeman, Candidate for Leominster Mayor
Sally Cragin, Candidate for Fitchburg At-Large City Council
Derrick Cruz, Candidate for Fitchburg Ward 6 City Council
Mark Monahan, Candidate for Gardner At-Large City Council
The event will feature an open bar and gourmet appetizers and hors d’oeuvres. Cost for members is $35 and non-members is $45. Registration is available online at www.northcentralmass.com. Please contact Kathleen Deal at 978.353.7600 ext. 235 or for more details.
Additionally, to ensure a safe environment for all, attendees are asked to abide by the COVID-19 mask advisory issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health which advises those who are fully vaccinated wear a mask or face covering if they are at increased risk for severe disease because of age or an underlying medical condition, or if someone in their household has a weakened immune system, is at increased risk for severe disease, or is an unvaccinated adult. Visit www.NorthCentralMass.com for the Chamber’s COVID-19 event protocols or to stay informed on any changes to local or state health protocols.
