Fitchburg

Fitchburg State University has launched a guided studies program for dyslexia specialists, preparing students with skills for...

GLEN MARTIN was promoted at Continental Woodcraft, a millwork subsidiary of BlueHive Strategic Environments of Worcester, to vice president. He was previously manufacturing manager for the company. Martin, who joined BlueHive in 2012, formerly worked for Iaccarino and Son Inc.

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.

Boston-based WinnDevelopment has broken ground on a project that will transform a 110-year-old Fitchburg mill into 96...

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.

A home heating oil spill has proved costly for Wells Fargo Bank.

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.