Millbury Federal Credit Union opened a new branch at 117B Stafford St. in Worcester. The credit union has assets more than $300 million and more than 50,000 members.
Tim Garvin, CEO of the United Way of Central Massachusetts, won the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, at its annual conference. He was honored for his "thoughtful approach to philanthropy" in forging partnerships between nonprofits, government and communities, according to the organization's website.
Bemis Associates, which manufactures heat seal film adhesives, coatings and tapes for activewear, rainwear, military, tent, hazmat and other applications, does not hesitate to put trainees in positions that exceed their comfort levels.
Fitchburg Mayor-elect Rep. Stephen DiNatale plans to resign from the House in early January, which he thinks will allow the special election to replace him to coincide with the March 1 presidential primary.
Municipal elections took place in 53 cities and towns around the state Tuesday, with Worcester and Leominster's leadership remaining mostly unchanged while Fitchburg saw power handed over to a new mayor.
Fitchburg-based Micron Products, Inc. has expanded its sales organizations with two high-level appointments designed to grow its contract manufacturing, the company announced Wednesday.
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