Feature Articles

By Amy Palumbo-LeClaire

The Millbury Redevelopment Authority, a group designed to create opportunities to attract development in the town of Millbury and help revitalize its economy and cultural growth, will host its 4th annual Food Truck & Craft Fair fundraiser on Sunday, May 19, rain or shine.

The event will include approximately twelve food trucks, a variety of craft vendors, local bands, and... Read More

By Rod Lee

Infused by members from far and wide including a number of individuals from the Blackstone Valley, the Westborough Community Chorus (WCC) is the living embodiment of the truth of the expression “there is strength in numbers.”

With a cast of approximately one hundred, the WCC is one of the largest troupes of its kind in the state. Also one of the oldest continuously in operation—since 1971 (forty-eight yea... Read More

After five years of successful breakfast service in South Grafton, Breakfast at Stephanie’s decided to move their well-loved breakfast feasts to larger accommodation, just a little further down the street to 3 Farm St. in Upton.

“We were just too cramped in the old place and there was always a fight for seats,” says owner Stephanie Miller. The new location is just off Rt. #140 near Upton Center, about 4.8 miles from the fo... Read More

South Weymouth, Mass., April 11, 2019 – A coalition of ten independent Massachusetts health systems, including 14 community hospitals, have formed the Massachusetts Value Alliance (MVA) to enhance their efforts in delivering high quality, patient-centered and cost-effective care to their communities.

The member hospitals of the MVA collectively represent the largest collaboration of independent healthcare providers in the... Read More

Whitinsville, MA (April 15, 2019) – Volunteers of Blackstone Heritage Corridor’s Birding Ambassadors program are leading a series of free, guided bird walks at some of their favorite birding spots this spring. The “Birding the Blackstone” spring series is being led by volunteer interpretive birders Beth and Paul Milke who have been leading walks for BHC for the past few years and have developed quite a following of avid birders.... Read More

By Rod Lee

These are heady days for both the Auburn Chamber of Commerce and the city of Worcester, a fact that will be celebrated at the Auburn Chamber’s 57th annual general meeting on April 30 at J Anthony’s Italian Grill.

The event, which starts with cocktails at 5:30, will kick off a spring and summer crammed with Auburn Chamber happenings, Steve Londregan of Chuck’s Steak House & Margarita Grille said on Apr... Read More

By Rod Lee

Nowhere is the truth of the age-old expression “the whole is the sum of its parts” more apparent than at The Overlook retirement community on Masonic Home Road in the town of Charlton.

Operated by Masonic Health System of Massachusetts, The Overlook’s strength is the various pieces that make up its operation, from independent, assisted and memory-care living arrangements to short-term senior rehab, skille... Read More

Oxford, Massachusetts, April 11, 2019 – Matthew S. Sosik, President and CEO of bankHometown, announced the addition of Stacey Berg to the Residential Lending Department as a Mortgage Loan Specialist. With over 20 years of banking experience in the Oxford area, Stacey specializes in finding the lending product that will best fit the customer’s needs.

Stacey has been a trusted advisor to many, formerly with Santander Bank in... Read More

Grafton, MA. April 11, 2019  . . . Enjoy a beautiful Parisian evening at Apple Tree Arts’ April in Paris Gala April 27, 7:00-10:00 p.m. featuring live popular and jazz music, dancing, French hors d’oeuvres and desserts, cocktails  (cash bar) and auction items at the Great Hall, One Grafton Common in Grafton. General admission is $50.   VIP admission costs $75 and includes a 6:00 p.m. start time with a special performance, feature... Read More