The more Central Massachusetts firms who take the plunge and finance new investment and growth through small business loans, the stronger our economy will be.
Following its merger with Barre Savings Bank and strong financial performance in 2015 and into 2016, Fidelity Bank has grown to the second largest mutual bank in Worcester County, CEO Edward Manzi announced at the bank's annual meeting.
A hiring freeze takes effect across the executive branch Monday, part of the Baker administration's plans to hit a $100 million "efficiency savings" target in the new state budget.