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DOL INCREASES CIVIL PENALTY AMOUNTS FOR 2020 Is your Organization Prepared? Are your employees receiving required notices?
DOL INCREASES CIVIL PENALTY AMOUNTS FOR 2020Is your Organization Prepared? Are your employees receiving required notices?Wage and HourRepeated or willful violations of minimum wage or overtime requirements (FLSA)Up to $2,014 for each violationUp to $2,050 for each violationViolations of child labor lawsUp to $12,845 for each employee subject to the violationUp to $13,072 for each employee subject to the violationWillful failure to post FMLA general noticeUp to $173 for each separate offenseUp to $176
Workers Credit Union Announces Plan for Fitchburg Operations Center
Workers Credit Union Announces Plan for Fitchburg Operations CenterHQ expansion project includes critical operations and branch in Fitchburg FITCHBURG, Ma., January 16, 2020 – Workers Credit Union announces it has finalized plans for its existing Fitchburg operations center and branch as its headquarters expansion project moves forward. Workers’ critical operations center and branch will remain in its existing location in Downtown Fitchburg when the new headquarters building opens in Littleton in summer
Little Leaf expanding to Pennsylvania and North Carolina
Devens food manufacturer Little Leaf Farms on Wednesday said it has received $38 million in financing from Bank of America, as it plans expansions in Devens, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Founded four years ago when the first truck shipped fresh baby greens to New England supermarkets, today, Little Leaf produces 1 million boxes of greenhouse-grown baby green lettuce monthly for every major supermarket chain in New England usually within 24 hours year-round, the company said. As a result,
Nashoba Valley Medical Center’s Senior Leadership Team Welcomes New Vice President of Nursing Irene
Nashoba Valley Medical Center’s Senior Leadership Team WelcomesNew Vice President of Nursing Irene Weeks, RN Ayer, MA – Irene Weeks, RN, recently joined Nashoba Valley Medical Center’s (NVMC) senior leadership team as the hospital’s new vice president of nursing. In this position, Weeks will oversee all areas of inpatient and outpatient nursing as well as various hospital clinics. “As a resident of Leominster and having previously worked at Nashoba Valley Medical Center for over ten years, Irene is
HVAC Trends You Need to Know About
January 2020 Reflections on 2019 … Some Surprises! As we look back on 2019 in terms of what we observed happening in the HVAC world, we couldn’t help but notice a few trends. Hybrid Heating Systems It may seem
Life-changing procedure at UMass Memorial HealthAlliance for emphysema patients
By DANIEL MONAHAN | dmonahan@sentinelandenterprise.com | Sentinel & Enterprise January 12, 2020 at 6:05 am LEOMINSTER — Sandi, a Fitchburg resident in her 70s, has been short of breath for a number of years. Since being diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, Sandi struggled with routine tasks and was forced to keep family members at a distance, less she risk an infection. “I couldn’t go to my mother’s house for the last seven months of her life because I couldn’t get up
Ayer restaurant owner cooks up special relationship with local school district
Ayer restaurant owner cooks up special relationship with local school district Karyn Baldino employs and fundraises for high school students By JON WINKLER | jwinkler@nashobavalleyvoice.com | Nashoba Valley Voice PUBLISHED: January 3, 2019 at 1:19 am | UPDATED: December 31, 2019 at 9:10 am AYER – It’s 9:30 on a Tuesday morning and Karyn’s Kitchen is slowing down from an early morning breakfast rush. It’s a good thing there’s fewer customers because there’s also fewer employees, as several
Your Answers to Our Most Important Banking Features
Your Answers to Our Most Important Banking FeaturesPosted on December 20, 2019 We appreciate your recent responses to what banking features are most critical to you when choosing a bank. Your responses will help us make decisions going forward and inform us of where to invest our resources. We’re listening. Here are the top responses you gave us and what we’re doing to address the areas that are most important to you. “Just wanted to let you know that prior to moving all my accounts over to Main Street,
What's New for the 2020 Tax Filing Season
What's New for the 2020 Tax Filing SeasonWhile the 2020 tax filing season promises to be less confusing than 2019, there are still a number of changes that taxpayers should be aware of. Important Tax Changes for Individuals and BusinessesWelcome, 2020! Each year brings changes to current tax law, and this year is no different. From tax rate schedules to health savings accounts, here's what you need to know. Tax Breaks for Taxpayers Who ItemizeMany taxpayers opt for the standard deduction because
4 Cybersecurity Best Practices
Small and medium-sized businesses are especially vulnerable to cybersecurity threats. In this issue, we explore the four most cost-effective strategies you can implement to protect your valuable information. 4 Cybersecurity Best Practices How much IT security does your small or medium-sized business need? Many business owners ask themselves that question, and think that surely they don’t need the same kind of cyber defenses as a
Joe Azzolino, Managing Broker and Office Manager in the Maynard Office for Berkshire Hathaway HS N.E
Joe Azzolino, Managing Broker and Office Manager in the Maynard Office for Berkshire Hathaway HS N.E. Prime Properties Makes Commitment to ExcellenceJoe Azzolino, Associate Broker, Office Manager, REALTOR® , CLHMS, CIPS, Relocation Certified, gCertified, eCertified, CBR, Notary, has earned the Commitment to Excellence endorsement from the National Association of Realtors®. The endorsement goes to Realtors® who have demonstrated knowledge and competency in 10 core areas of real estate practice.Client
4 Keys to Designing a Thriving Life Sciences Incubator
4 Keys to Designing a Thriving Life Sciences IncubatorBy Jeremy Baldwin AIA, Maugel Architects / Matt Merli PE, Fitzemeyer & TocciIn the Greater Boston area, there is a critical need for young, innovative companies to have a presence in one of the most successful life sciences clusters in the world. One way smaller businesses can swim in the big pond is with the help of life sciences incubators, a new lab-share model that is helping young companies flourish by minimizing start-up costs and jumpstarting
Ayer Rail Trail Commuter Parking Facility Opening Announced Monday January 20, 2020
The Ayer Rail Trail Commuter Parking Facility Opening Announced Monday January 20, 2020 Ayer, MA - - The Ayer Rail Trail Commuter Parking Facility, located at 3 Groton Street, will open on Monday January 20, 2020 at 5:00 AM. The Depot Square Parking Lot, located adjacent to the Ayer Commuter Rail St/commuter-parking/files/press-release-opening-new-rail-trail-parking-facility ation, will close after the last train on Sunday January 19, 2020 as preparations begin for the improved access and pedestrian
New Massachusetts Hands-Free Cell Phone Driving Law: What You Need to Know
New Massachusetts Hands-Free Cell Phone Driving Law: What You Need to KnowThe new Massachusetts law requiring hands-free use of all mobile devices while driving goes into effect on February 23, 2020. No more holding your cell phone while driving. You can now be pulled over and ticketed simply for holding a cell phone or other mobile devices while driving. There will be significant fines for offenses and multiple offenses will result in surcharges that can impact your insurance premiums. The costs can be
Solar farm site at former Lancaster Golf Center sells for $3.6M
A former golfing center in Lancaster being developed into a solar energy site has been bought by a Maryland green energy investment firm for nearly $3.6 million. The former Lancaster Golf Center on Old Union Turnpike is being turned into a solar-energy development site by the Worcester firm Zero Point Development, which has built ground-mounted solar panels across Central Massachusetts. The 47-acre property was bought by a limited liability corporation registered to the Annapolis, Md., address of
Anthony Lamacchia’s 2020 Predictions
2020 is just around the corner! How will the housing market do in the new year? Check out Anthony's predictions... Get Ready for Even Lower Inventory 2019 was a very interesting year for Real Estate with a couple of big surprises. The first one was Interest Rates going down! No one saw that coming but it was a boon for the market. The second one was the inventory of homes for sale in Massachusetts is ending the year at its lowest point ever before. A year ago that didn’t seem possible given the
Lottery for Shirley Meadows Senior Housing
Lottery for Shirley Meadows Senior Housing Lottery Date & Time: January 30, 2020 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Location: Hazen Memorial Library 3 Keady Way Shirley, MA 01464 Shirley Meadows, located at the former Fort Devens Army Base, is designed to be a truly independent senior living community. Housing units will be spacious and of high quality, and will include both one- and two-bedroom apartments to accommodate the individual needs of senior households. Each of the 58 apartments will have a full bathroom
AMSC wins $11M in new orders
AMSC, an Ayer-based energy solutions provider, on Thursday announced $11 million in orders of its of D-Var Statcom system. D-Var serves the renewable energy sector in the U.S. and Australia. These systems are expected to provide voltage regulation by responding to varying load conditions while connecting wind power plants to the electric grid, the company said. Nearly all of the revenue from these D-Var orders is expected to be completed in fiscal 2020. “Our grid business momentum continues,” said
Lunenburg lawmaker resigning to lead statewide business association
After serving a decade in the Legislature, state Rep. Jennifer Benson (D-Lunenburg) will resign to become president of the Alliance for Business Leadership. The Boston-based trade group is a coalition of CEOs, entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders who say social responsibility and growth of the Massachusetts economy are linked. "This is a great and exciting opportunity," said Benson. "This gives me a different platform to work on issues that are important to me." Serving in the Legislature is
Leominster Credit Union Employees Share the Spirit of the Season
Leominster Credit Union Employees Share the Spirit of the Season. Leominster, MA – Leominster Credit Union employees donated dozens of presents to Kylee's Kare Kits for Kidz. LCU employees “adopted” children from Kylee’s Kare annual Holiday Mission and were able to provide a large tote of gifts for each of the kids that we were given, through Kylee’s Kare, in the spirit of making the holidays better for those less fortunate. Founded in 1954, Leominster Credit Union (LCU) is a member-owned,
Federal Law Alert December 20th, 2019
Federal Law UpdateReminder—New Minimum Salary for Exempt EmployeesStarting January 1, 2020, most employees who are classified as exempt under the executive, administrative, professional, and computer employee exemptions will need to be paid at least $684 per week or $35,568 per year. See our full report in the News Desk of the HR Support Center for more information.Minimum Wage Increase for Federal Contractors On January 1, 2020, the minimum wage for employees doing work on or in connection with
