November 10, 2008

Photo Finish: On The Scene In Central Mass.

Photo/Courtesy Hudson-based Avidia Bank recently made a $500 contribution to the Westborough Athletic and Social Association (WASA) which was used for youth programming and scholarships. Pictured, from left to right, are: Barry Hackett, golf tournament chairman for WASA, and Mark O'Connell, president and CEO of Avidia Bank.

Photo/Courtesy Paxton-based Anna Maria College recently dedicated a new addition to its Fuller Activities Center. Jack P. Calareso, president of AMC, welcomed guests from the foundations and corporations that supported the project. Pictured, from left to right, are: Tony Tilton of the Ellsworth and McEvoy foundations; Mark Fuller of the Fuller Foundation; Steve Carey of Polar Beverages and Calareso.

Photo/Courtesy Marlborough-based Workscape Inc. kicked off its Workscape Gives Back road trip from its headquarters. Covering 10 cities in two weeks, Workscape employees drove a Saturn VUE Hybrid to cities where the company has customers to make monetary and food donations to local food pantries. Pictured behind the wheel is Workscape President and CEO Tim Clifford.

Photo/Courtesy Mount Wachusett Community College Foundation Inc. honored long-serving community volunteer Scott B. Howard (pictured above) as the 2008 Harold E. Drake Jr. Citizen of the Year. Howard, chief operating officer of Bemis Associates of Shirley, received the award during the Annual Foundation Dinner.

Photo/Courtesy KJ Baaron's Fine Wine & Spirits in Worcester recently hosted Worcester Local First's 2008 Business Directory Celebration party. Mayor Konnie Lukes was a key speaker at event which encouraged business-to-business and retail consumers to â€œthink local first.â€ Pictured at center: Mayor of Worcester, Konnie Lukes.