Clear Path for Veterans New England will host their Annual Charity Golf Tournament. This year, it’s coming to Massachusetts at Juniper Hills Golf Course, a gorgeous course with an easy driving distance centrally located in Northborough, MA.
All proceeds will benefit Clear Path for Veterans New England Veterans. The funds raised will go towards essential services for Veterans and their families, such as housing, wellness events and activities, food and clothing, and service dog training programs.
Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc., a non-profit provider of skilled home care, palliative care, hospice end of life care in ninety-eight towns and cities across five counties in Massachusetts, is pleased to announce the appointment of Vera T. Tice, MSECE as Chair of the Board of Directors, from Vice Chair, effective April 9, 2025
Tice brings extensive experience in corporate governance, digital and cybersecurity risk, corporate strategy and growth, technology and innovation, R&D product/service development, and M&A expertise to her board and advisory work. Prior to this appointment, she served in board chair and committee leadership roles on several corporate and large non-profit boards. Currently, Tice is an advisor to businesses and global and national organizations investing in and commercializing health care innovation. Previously holding senior executive positions in businesses and non-profits creating the future of healthcare, Tice mobilized innovation, developing and delivering digital health, healthcare informatics, patient monitoring, and network security products and services from concept to market.
“I am honored to welcome Vera Tice as the new Chair of the Board. Her vision, integrity, and dedication to our mission inspires confidence and optimism as we look to the future” states Holly Chaffee, MSN, BSN, RN, President & CEO of Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc.
Vera succeeds Norman Sczepanski, who served on the Board of Directors for over 40 years and as Chair of the Board since 2020. Sczepanski played a key role in advancing Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc.’s strategic planning and community partnerships.
Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. provides compassionate care and trusted support throughout a variety of services to ensure comfort, dignity and expert care at every stage of life. For more information about Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. and its services, please visit the website (carecentralvnahospice.org ) or contact: Kristin Mattson, PT, Chief Development & Clinical Care Transitions Officer, 508-943-0612, .
This upcoming year (2025-2026) the Fitchburg Community Read is trying something new! Instead of selecting one book to read as a community, we will engage with multiple formats such as books, films, articles, podcasts and more! It is our hope that multiple formats will bring more of us together for insightful discussions.
The Committee has chosen REMAINING HOPEFUL IN OUR CHANGING WORLD as our overarching theme for the upcoming year. During this year’s Community Read, we propose to examine what the future will look like, embracing the concerns as well as the possibilities.
Within the theme of REMAINING HOPEFUL IN OUR CHANGING WORLD, the Community Read Committee has selected 6 possible topics. We are asking you to vote on the topics you want to learn about and explore together in the coming year. Here is a link to the voting form: https://forms.gle/cH2mnkBhm4X6nnoM8. We anticipate it will take 5 minutes or less to fill out the form.
Please place your vote by the end of the day April 28, 2025.
Rollstone Bank & Trust, through its Charitable Foundation, recently pledged $25,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster (BGCFL). Proceeds will help enhance programming at the Club, which serves 600 area youth. The Club members are comprised of a very diverse population, ranging in ages from 8 to 18 years old.
Jeff Bercume, CEO of BGCFL, said, “Support like this from Rollstone Bank & Trust helps us open doors of opportunity for hundreds of young people every day. This gift reflects the kind of community partnership that makes our work possible. Together, we’re creating a stronger, more supportive environment for our youth to grow, learn, and thrive.”
The Club aims to offer high quality programming at the Club focused on STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. With a variety of subjects like robotics, environmental education, LEGO design, expressive arts, and more, programs at the BGCFL help empower young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
“The Boys & Girls Club provides a safe and enriching place for young people in our region, helping them overcome obstacles and improve their well-being,” Mary Beth Jokela, COO at Rollstone Bank & Trust. “At Rollstone, we believe in the power of partnership to transform lives and communities; we’re very happy to help the Club in that endeavor.”
In addition to monetary aid, Rollstone Bank & Trust has a longstanding and robust volunteerism program. The Bank’s employees and board members dedicate thousands of hours to help non-profits in the region, including the BGCFL.
About Rollstone Bank & Trust
At Rollstone Bank & Trust, we deliver personalized service that goes above & beyond. Our dedication to providing our customers with superior bank and wealth management solutions, along with the support they need to prosper at work and at home, has enabled us to build one of the most trusted banks in the region. With branches located throughout central Massachusetts, customers have peace of mind knowing we are FDIC & DIF insured, and never far from home. Rollstone Bank & Trust – it’s where you matter most.
The City of Fitchburg Health Department will hold a Community Narcan and Overdose Prevention Training on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at the Fitchburg Legislative Building. Resource tables from area providers will be available at 5:30pm, along with refreshments. The training will begin at 6:00pm.
Naloxone, sold under the brand name Narcan, is an easy-to-use medication that blocks the effects of opioids (such as heroin, morphine, fentanyl, etc.) and can be used to reverse an opioid overdose. The training will be given by Keith Barnaby, Fitchburg Street Outreach Worker and Recovery Coach. Keith has conducted hundreds of trainings throughout the region and his presentation is both informative and engaging.
Attendees will learn how to recognize an opioid overdose and how to respond, including when and how to use lifesaving Narcan. An opportunity to ask questions will be available.
Narcan will be distributed to anyone attending who is interested. The City of Fitchburg is an affiliate of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Community Naloxone Purchasing Program and receives the Narcan at no cost.
This event is free and open to the community and no preregistration is required
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Date: Tuesday, April 29th
Times: 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM
Location: North Central MA Chamber of Commerce, 860 South Street, Fitchburg, MA
The City of Fitchburg Health Department will again partner with the Fitchburg Police Department to hold Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 10am-12 noon in front of the Fitchburg Legislative Building, 700 Main Street.
This initiative offers a safe, convenient and responsible way to dispose of unused prescription drugs and get them out of circulation. Residents are urged to gather unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs and drop them off – you may “drive up and drop off” without leaving your vehicle. Although not required, labels containing personal information may be removed or blackened out. All materials are collected anonymously and will be taken directly by a police officer to a regional drop off site to be incinerated. Residents are also reminded that there is a permanent kiosk located in the lobby of the Police Station located at 20 Elm Street which is accessible 24/7.
Held twice a year across the nation, Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. The Drug Enforcement Agency’s Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths.
Fitchburg Outreach & Prevention will have substance use disorder information and Narcan available. The Community Engagement team from the Fitchburg Police Department will also have a resource table.
In the photo; Left to Right; Mariśca Mozeleski, Fitchburg Public Library; Alison Burns, Enterprise Bank; Alfred Rivera, Fitchburg Public Library; Cheryl Gaudreau, Enterprise Bank; Jean Tenander, Fitchburg Public Library; Deb Hinkle, executive director of the Fitchburg Public Library; and Jon Bullock, Enterprise Bank.
The Fitchburg Public Library announced Enterprise Bank, a true community bank with a deep sense of mission and purpose, has pledged $50,000 to the Library’s Offering a World of Learning (OWL) Capital Campaign. The Bank has a Fitchburg branch location at 420 John Fitch Highway for over 20 years.
The OWL Capital Campaign, a visionary initiative to enhance the facilities of the Fitchburg Public Library, has garnered significant support from various community partners, including the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts, Fitchburg Redevelopment Authority, Rollstone Bank & Trust, the Wallace Foundation and Fitchburg businessman John Zarrella.
“We believe that serving our communities means more than just providing banking products and services,” said Cheryl Gaudreau, regional business advisor, senior vice president, Enterprise Bank. “We hope this donation will make a positive difference in the lives of the individuals and families who access the Fitchburg Public Library as we work to make sure every community Enterprise Bank serves is a better place to live and work for all.”
Construction for the renovation and expansion project at the library building, located at 610 Main Street, is currently underway and expected to be completed in 2026. Updates on the project’s progress are available weekly on Facebook and Instagram. During construction, access to the library’s services, programs and collections are available
at its temporary location at 166 Boulder Drive.
“Enterprise Bank has been a strong supporter of the Fitchburg Public Library for many years, and we are grateful for their continued support of this important project in our Library’s history,” said Deb Hinkle, executive director, Fitchburg Public Library. “The generosity of this donation will help ensure our community has access to an integral cultural resource for many generations to come.
For the first time in farm history, Davis Farmland is welcoming an extraordinary new addition to its flock—sextuplets, YES 6, Finn lambs, all born to one proud ewe! The lambs—tiny, fluffy, and full of energy—are thriving under the care of their mother, Linda, and the Davis Farmland Legendary Livestock care team.
Finn sheep, originally from Finland, are known for their calm personalities and ability to give birth to multiple lambs at once. However, a successful delivery of six healthy babies is a staggering, impressive feat that speaks to the strength of both the mom and the farm’s dedicated animal care team.
This spring, families visiting Davis Farmland will get to meet the new lambs up close and learn about the importance of endangered/heritage breeds in farming and conservation. It’s a unique opportunity for kids able to connect with animals in a extremely, hands-on, educational setting.
Davis Farmland opens for the season on Thursday, April 17th, hopping into spring with a bumper crop of baby animals, hands-on adventures, and acres of award-winning play! Visit DavisFarmland.com for dates, rates and times.
All One Credit Union (formerly known as Leominster Credit Union) will hold a Shred-A-Thon at its 20 Adam Street, Leominster MA location on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9:00AM – Noon.
Members and non-members can get rid of old, sensitive documents by shredding and recycling them at the Shred-A-Thon. All items will be shredded on site by a secure shredding service, New England Security Shredders.
Members of the community can bring up to three legal size file boxes or three 13-gallon kitchen trash bags to be shred for free. However, we will be accepting donations for Habitat for Humanity during the event. The Shred-A-Thon helps raise awareness about recycling and of course the importance of shredding personal documents to protect against identity theft.
Important documents to bring to the Shred-A-Thon include bank statements, tax returns, medical bills, credit card statements and other personal documents.
For more information contact Joanne Lattanzi, VP/Marketing 978-466-7240 or .
Clear Path for Veterans New England will host their Annual Charity Golf Tournament. This year, it’s coming to Massachusetts at Juniper Hills Golf Course, a gorgeous course with an easy driving distance centrally located in Northborough, MA.
