Central Massachusetts

GoNetspeed Begins Construction Bringing Ludlow 100% Fiber Internet

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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GoNetspeed today announced that construction has begun on the infrastructure that will provide residents and businesses throughout Ludlow with high-speed fiber internet.

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  • GoNetspeed today announced that construction has begun on the infrastructure that will provide residents and businesses throughout Ludlow with high-speed fiber internet.
  • “As we work to bring service to Ludlow, we know that our internet opens the door to more competition and better internet opportunity.
  • Fiber optic internet equips communities with cutting-edge internet service, fostering community growth, competition, and economic development.
  • With access to 100% fiber internet, Ludlow will soon be powered by faster speeds and better reliability, positioning the community for a successful future online.

Rentschler Biopharma Takes Home the Gold in 20th Annual Team Massachusetts Economic Impact Awards

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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LAUPHEIM, Germany and MILFORD, Mass., March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rentschler Biopharma, a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) for biopharmaceuticals, announced that the company’s U.S. subsidiary, Rentschler Biopharma Inc., has been honored with the Gold Award for the Central Massachusetts region in the 20th Annual Team Massachusetts Economic Impact Awards.

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  • LAUPHEIM, Germany and MILFORD, Mass., March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rentschler Biopharma, a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) for biopharmaceuticals, announced that the company’s U.S. subsidiary, Rentschler Biopharma Inc., has been honored with the Gold Award for the Central Massachusetts region in the 20th Annual Team Massachusetts Economic Impact Awards.
  • The awards will be presented on April 11 at a ceremony at Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots football team and the New England Revolution soccer team.
  • MassEcon, the private sector partner in promoting business growth in the state of Massachusetts, recognizes Rentschler Biopharma along with thirteen other companies for its outstanding contributions to the state’s economy.
  • Tom Roberts, President of Rentschler Biopharma Inc. and General Manager U.S., said: “We are proud to be part of the Massachusetts biopharma community and to contribute to the state’s economic growth.

World Education Services Announces 14 U.S. Communities Selected to Join Its Skilled Immigrant Integration Program

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- World Education Services (WES) today announced the 14 communities selected to join the sixth cohort of its Skilled Immigrant Integration Program (SIIP).

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- World Education Services (WES) today announced the 14 communities selected to join the sixth cohort of its Skilled Immigrant Integration Program (SIIP).
  • These sites represent both new communities and SIIP alumni that are committed to advancing the workforce inclusion of immigrants and refugees across the United States.
  • “This newest cohort of participants in the Skilled Immigrant Integration Program is part of a nationwide effort to deepen the reach of immigrant and refugee workforce inclusion efforts in communities,” said Katherine Gebremedhin, Director of State and Local Initiatives, Global Talent Bridge at WES.
  • To be selected for SIIP, communities must be part of a local, regional, or state network of stakeholders that includes immigrant- and refugee-led organizations and communities of color.

Central Massachusetts Flood Relief: U-Haul Offers 30 Days Free Storage

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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NORTHBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage to central Massachusetts residents impacted by recent flooding.

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  • NORTHBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage to central Massachusetts residents impacted by recent flooding.
  • Flash flood warnings were issued in Leominster and surrounding towns.
  • "Almost everyone in these communities knows someone affected by these storms," said Josh Alexander, U-Haul Company of Central Massachusetts president.
  • People seeking more information or needing to arrange 30 days of free self-storage should contact:

UMass Chan Medical School announces enrollment in study to examine impact of cytomegalovirus (CMV) transmission in early education settings

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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WORCESTER, Mass., Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UMass Chan Medical School today announced it will begin enrolling participants at group child care and early childhood education settings in Worcester and Cambridge to examine the impact of cytomegalovirus (CMV) transmission. The study is a collaboration with Moderna (Nasdaq: MRNA), a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA)-based therapeutics and vaccines, which is currently researching a vaccine for CMV.

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  • WORCESTER, Mass., Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UMass Chan Medical School today announced it will begin enrolling participants at group child care and early childhood education settings in Worcester and Cambridge to examine the impact of cytomegalovirus (CMV) transmission.
  • The study, called CMV Transmission and Immune Tracking (CMVTransmIT), will examine how CMV spreads among children and between household members, with an aim to characterize immune responses to CMV infection over time.
  • Findings from the study will inform the design of CMV prevention strategies, including awareness campaigns for CMV, to potentially reduce its spread in similar group settings.
  • "Dr. Gibson's CMV Transmit study is an important effort to provide a better understanding of CMV transmission dynamics and immune response to infection."

Casella Recognizes 2023 Sustainability Leaders

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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RUTLAND, Vt., July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CWST), one of the largest recyclers and most experienced fully integrated resource management companies in the Eastern United States, recently honored six of its customers for their leadership in sustainability as part of Casella’s annual Sustainability Leadership Awards.

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  • RUTLAND, Vt., July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CWST), one of the largest recyclers and most experienced fully integrated resource management companies in the Eastern United States, recently honored six of its customers for their leadership in sustainability as part of Casella’s annual Sustainability Leadership Awards.
  • The Casella Sustainability Leadership Awards represent innovation and commitment to creating a better tomorrow by showcasing each recipients’ sustainable material management practices.
  • “We are thrilled to acknowledge and celebrate the sustainability achievements of these organizations with our 2023 Sustainability Leadership Awards,” said John W. Casella, Chairman and CEO of Casella.
  • Boston University has entrusted Casella to help implement one of the country’s leading campus resource management and zero-waste strategies.

Old Sturbridge Village Receives AmeriCorps Grant

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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STURBRIDGE, Mass., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Old Sturbridge Village has been selected by the Massachusetts Service Alliance as one of 31 Bay State organizations to receive an AmeriCorps grant. AmeriCorps is the federal agency for national service and volunteerism and provides opportunities for Americans to serve their country domestically. Old Sturbridge Village is the first museum in Massachusetts to receive this sort of grant.

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  • STURBRIDGE, Mass., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Old Sturbridge Village has been selected by the Massachusetts Service Alliance as one of 31 Bay State organizations to receive an AmeriCorps grant.
  • Old Sturbridge Village is the first museum in Massachusetts to receive this sort of grant.
  • As the host site for an AmeriCorps program, Old Sturbridge Village is actively recruiting a diverse group of 16 dedicated, service-minded individuals to live on-site and be part of its new education-based program launching in September 2023.
  • "Old Sturbridge Village is thrilled to be partnering with AmeriCorps and the Massachusetts Service Alliance to create this new education-based program that will benefit students across Central Massachusetts," said James Donohue, President and CEO of Old Sturbridge Village.

Massachusetts Nurses Association Statement In Opposition to Proposed Closing of the Birthing Center at Leominster Hospital by UMass Memorial Health

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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LEOMINSTER, Mass., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UMass Memorial Health, the largest health system in Central Massachusetts, has recently announced its intention to close the Birthing Center located at UMass Memorial HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital's Leominster Campus, a program that serves as the primary maternity program for residents throughout the communities of Greater Leominster and Fitchburg.

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  • I hate to think of what will happen to these folks if they are allowed to close the center."
  • Nurses in the hospital's emergency department are also concerned about their ability to care for mothers and newborns without the Birthing Center.
  • The Leominster nurses also take issue with the hospital's rationale for closing the service, where UMass claims it is due to staffing shortages.
  • Founded in 1903, the Massachusetts Nurses Association is the largest union of registered nurses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Rentschler Biopharma Receives Worcester Business Journal 2023 Manufacturing Excellence Award

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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Company presented with Workforce Development Award, recognizing partnership with MassBioEd and WPI to train people for biotech manufacturing positions

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  • Company presented with Workforce Development Award, recognizing partnership with MassBioEd and WPI to train people for biotech manufacturing positions
    LAUPHEIM, Germany, and MILFORD, Mass., April 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rentschler Biopharma, a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) for biopharmaceuticals, announced that the company’s U.S. subsidiary, Rentschler Biopharma Inc., has been honored with a Worcester Business Journal (WBJ) 2023 Manufacturing Excellence Award.
  • The company was selected as the winner of the Workforce Development Award, particularly in recognition of its partnership with MassBioEd and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI).
  • This joint career development program was kicked off in 2022 to train people re-joining the workforce for stable, attractive biotech opportunities.
  • Rentschler Biopharma was presented the award at the WBJ Manufacturing Summit and Excellence Awards event held in Worcester on April 25th.

JetBlue and Massport Announce Two New Florida Destinations from Worcester

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Monday, April 10, 2023
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JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) and the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today announced new nonstop flights to two popular Florida destinations from Worcester Regional Airport (ORH): daily year-round service to Orlando International Airport (MCO) launching this summer and winter seasonal service to Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers (RSW) launching next winter.

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  • JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) and the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today announced new nonstop flights to two popular Florida destinations from Worcester Regional Airport (ORH): daily year-round service to Orlando International Airport (MCO) launching this summer and winter seasonal service to Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers (RSW) launching next winter.
  • “We are proud to introduce even more options to connect our Massachusetts customers to the places they want to fly with more nonstop Florida service from Worcester,” said Robin Hayes, chief executive officer, JetBlue.
  • “Massport's investments in Worcester Regional Airport have continued to strengthen the robust economy of Central Massachusetts,” said Lew Evangelidis, Sheriff of Worcester County & Chairman of the Massport Board of Directors.
  • In November, Worcester celebrated its one millionth passenger since 2013 when JetBlue began serving the airport.