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North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce announces Manufacturing Council of North Central Massachusetts

The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce today announced the launch of the Manufacturing Council of North Central Massachusetts to enhance the Chamber’s support of the manufacturing industry and the regional economy. The Council, which is open to Chamber members and non-members working or interested in learning more about the manufacturing industry, will provide knowledge, […]

bankHometown Raises $84,400 for Local Food Pantries in 20th Annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors Drive

Robert J. Morton, president and CEO of bankHometown, announced that the bank’s 20th annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors fundraising drive raised $84,400 for local food pantries. This brings the total amount raised since the program’s inception to $415,400. The annual appeal is part of bankHometown’s charitable giving program, The Giving Tree, which reflects the bank’s commitment […]

Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans Available

“We are continuing to wait for a FEMA declaration for Leominster for the September flood.  Due to a separate declaration in the State of Rhode Island, Leominster businesses are eligible for Small Business Association (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loans. Please visit SBA.gov/disaster for more information. Questions can be directed to the SBA’s Customer Service Center […]

Healey’s Muni Package Gets Cool Reception In Legislature

Source: State House News Service Author(s): Sam Drysdale, Alison Kuznitz (State House News Service) The two top Democrats in the Legislature hesitated Monday to get behind proposals from Gov. Maura Healey regarding raising local taxes and draining one-time funds to pay for emergency shelter. Beacon Hill’s “Big Three,” Gov. Maura Healey, House Speaker Ron Mariano […]

Governor Healey Announces Universal, High-Quality Pre-K Access for Gateway Cities

Governor Maura Healey today laid out her administration’s agenda to make early education and child care more affordable and accessible for all families across Massachusetts. The Governor will highlight these programs in her State of the Commonwealth address tomorrow and propose the funding in her Fiscal Year 2025 budget next week. The “Gateway to Pre-K” agenda […]