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Town of Ayer Awarded $309,510 Community Development COVID-19 Impact Relief Grant
Town of Ayer Awarded $309,510 Community Development COVID-19 Impact Relief Grant****PRESS RELEASE****August 4, 2020 Town of Ayer Awarded $309,510 Community DevelopmentCOVID-19 Impact Relief Grant The Massachusetts Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) has announced an award of a $309,510 Community Development Block Grant for COVID-19 State of Emergency Impact, known as CDBG-CV, to the Town of Ayer providing immediate financial relief for Ayer’s Micro-Businesses and for program
Fidelity Bank Gives Awards to Employees Who Exemplify the Bank’s Values of Doing Right by Clients, Colleagues and Communities
Fidelity Bank Gives Awards to Employees Who Exemplify the Bank’s Values of Doing Right by Clients, Colleagues and Communities Leominster, MASS –Several Fidelity Bank employees were virtually honored by Fidelity Bank for their contributions during a year that has been unlike any other due to COVID-19. “It is a pleasure to recognize the contributions of our caring colleagues,” says Ed Manzi Jr., Fidelity Bank Chairman and CEO. “I am inspired by how our
Fort Devens Fact Sheet regarding PFAS
On behalf of the Army, KGS is pleased to provide the {attached Fact Sheet } regarding the ongoing investigations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at the former Fort Devens. This fact sheet is being provided to help keep stakeholders and the local community updated on the status of the Army’s work since we were unable to hold a Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) meeting due to the coronavirus pandemic. A virtual RAB meeting is being considered for the fall. We are also preparing other fact
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Over $3.6 Million In Site Readiness Program Grants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Michael Verseckes (HED)Michael.W.Verseckes@mass.gov Kelsey Schiller (MassDev)kschiller@massdevelopment.com Baker-Polito Administration Announces Over $3.6 Million In Site Readiness Program Grants BOSTON—Wednesday, July 22, 2020 - Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced over $3.6 million for 12 projects in its fourth annual round of Site Readiness Program awards. These awards provide vital resources to municipalities, private-sector
How Microsoft Teams Can Help You Adjust to the New “Hybrid” Working World
How Microsoft Teams Can Help You Adjust to the New “Hybrid” Working World The pandemic has changed many things in the way we live and work, and studies are showing that some things will be changed permanently. We are heading toward the new post-COVID normal fast, and businesses will have to adapt to be fully prepared. What does this new normal look like? You can think of it as a hybrid working model that combines the “old way” of doing things, which was having most employees onsite, and the
Dube & Hazelwood - July Newsletter Information
Paying off Debt the Smart WayBetween mortgages, car loans, credit cards, and student loans, most people are in debt. While being debt-free is a worthwhile goal, most people need to focus on managing their debt first, and these tips will help you to do just that.Small Business Financing: Securing a LoanMost small business owners will visit a bank or other lending institution to borrow money, and understanding what your bank is looking for can mean the difference between getting a loan or scrambling
Workers Credit Union wins prestigious award for television commercial series
Workers Credit Union wins prestigious award for television commercial series FITCHBURG, Ma., July 13, 2020 – Credit Union National Association (CUNA) recently named Workers Credit Union a Diamond Award Winner for Workers’ Claire and Karen television commercial series. The CUNA Diamond Awards are the most prestigious awards in the credit union industry and recognize exceptional efforts in credit union marketing and business development. This year’s awards competition received a record-high 1,295 entries
Nashoba Valley Medical Center Welcomes Sarah Linskey and Expands Its Audiology Services
Nashoba Valley Medical Center Welcomes Sarah Linskey and Expands Its Audiology Services Ayer, MA – Sarah Linskey recently joined Nashoba Valley Medical Center’s (NVMC) medical staff as the hospital’s new clinical audiologist. In this position, Linskey will offer patients audiological examinations to diagnose and treat various hearing conditions. “We are pleased to welcome Sarah to our medical team,” said Korry Dow, president of Nashoba Valley Medical Center. “Her addition to the medical staff
Kennedy addresses Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce
Kennedy addresses Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce Congressman talks with Nashoba business owners and community activists over Zoom By JON WINKLER | jwinkler@nashobavalleyvoice.com | Nashoba Valley Voice PUBLISHED: July 2, 2020 at 7:34 a.m. | UPDATED: July 2, 2020 at 8:04 a.m. SHIRLEY – With the future of so many aspects of local life uncertain in a post-coronavirus world, U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III believes the federal government can do more to protect those elements from total
What's the point of a Chamber?
Apologies for "preaching to the choir" - I saw another Chamber post this and loved it so with their permission I've edited and sharing.... When society starts throwing around blanket definitions of which roles are "essential," although we can understand the meaning in this context, I think everyone starts considering their value a little. A Chamber of Commerce is a unique thing. Many people think we are funded by the towns and taxes. Not true. Many people think we are a marketing agency. Not true
