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Gardner receives $1.2M to enhance downtown accessibility and mobility

The City of Gardner received $1.2 million in federal funding to upgrade accessibility features and parking in its downtown area. 

Previous patient of Gardner mental health services nonprofit named new CEO

GAAMHA, a Gardner-based mental health services nonprofit, has promoted long-time employee and previous patient, Shawn Hayden, to president and CEO.

Worcester County opioid deaths drop 16%, as state has largest decline in 13 years

While Massachusetts continues to struggle with the effects of the opioid epidemic, newly released data from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health shows Worcester County experienced a 16% decrease in opioid-related overdose deaths between 2022 and 2023.

Former Grafton official federally charged with defrauding cannabis investors

A former Town of Grafton official is facing federal charges related to his cannabis company.
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Downtown Gardner mixed-use project loaned $250K from new chamber real estate fund

The developer behind a plan to convert a downtown Gardner commercial building into a 14-unit, mixed-use space has received a $250,000 loan from the North Central Massachusetts Development Corp.

Central Mass. unemployment rates dropped in April, largely remain higher than 2023

Central Massachusetts continues to see drops in the local unemployment rates as four of the region’s metropolitan areas saw lowered rates from March to April.

Westminster landscaping employee to buy portion of business with $150K NCMDC loan

A long-term employee of J. Martin Landscaping in Westminster has secured $150,000 in financing to purchase the lawn care business portion of the landscaping enterprise. 

Two nonprofits launch data platform detailing quality of life in Worcester County

The Greater Worcester Community Foundation and Worcester Regional Research Bureau have teamed up to launch a new platform designed to provide data regarding the quality of life in Worcester County. 
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Central Mass. unemployment rates drop in March

Central Massachusetts has experienced a decrease in unemployment rates from February to March as the four local metropolitan areas reported on by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development all saw drops. 

QCC, MWCC receive $243K for healthcare and IT workforce development

The grants are part of the Training Resources And Internships Network, which is designed to address the skills development needs of long-term unemployed, underemployed, and new entrant adults in the state.
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