Fitchburg

Greif is shuttering its Fitchburg mill, a move that will result in layoffs impacting 71 workers at the plant and the end of paper manufacturing in the city. 

“Each of these investments underscores the power of collaboration and the arts in shaping a vibrant and inclusive community,” Pete Dunn, president & CEO of Greater Worcester Community Foundation, said.

NXT Level Client Experience Manager Kristen Smith has been with NXT Level since day one, helping businesses develop their brands and share their stories through videography, photography, social media, and podcasts.

Professionals at ERA Key Realty Services, the Worcester Community Action Council, and Open Sky Community Services are making career moves.

Fitchburg began its first intentional effort to revitalize its core back in 2001.

Despite featuring technology that might be considered ancient by someone just coming of drinking age, nostalgia and curiosity for the seemingly simpler times of the late 20th century are a major driving force behind bar arcade’s popularity, according to current and prospective owners.

Just before the new year, United Way of South Central Massachusetts appointed nonprofit veteran Kristin McCarthy as its new leader.

The median price of a single-family home in Massachusetts hit an all-time high of $615,000 in 2024, a year which saw an increase in sales.

Green Meadows says the product is similar to Zyn, a Swedish brand of oral pouches made from fiber infused with nicotine extracted from tobacco leaves. 

Gordon Brothers has handled liquidation of several prominent defunct brands, including Bed Bath & Beyond, CompUSA, KB Toys, and The Sharper Image.