“Good News to Share at the Dinner Table”
Thank You
We started Town Square with a mission to bring positive, local news to Central Massachusetts. We wanted to celebrate the good things in our community and provide a forum to share news that often doesn’t make it into mainstream media outlets.
No Quit for Algonquin Hockey
Despite trailing for the first time all season in the third period, the Algonquin girls’ hockey team battled back to beat Longmeadow to stay undefeated.
Saint Vincent nurses vote to ratify new contract with hospital, ending nearly 10-month historic strike
Within 30 days, all striking nurses are expected to return to their prior roles.
Fourteen local organizations provided with total of $1 million from United Way of Central Massachusetts
Organizations to focus on equity, inclusion, education, diversity with funding from Community Challenge.
FLEXcon hires first female CEO
The company’s former CFO, Aimee Peacock, is set to take over for Lavon Winkler, who is retiring on Jan. 30.
Local singer premieres music video shot right before the pandemic in Los Angeles
Kirosha’s latest music video revisits her 2011 release Journey which – she says – foreshadowed rough times in her life.
Community Organizing Essential to Keeping Worcester Clean
Worcester residents have many things in common, and there are plenty of city characteristics we can bond over.
Handle With Care
Holy Cross’ new vice provost is taking a caring approach toward diversity, equity and inclusion.
Chris Pena: yoga to “regain sovereignty”
Local yoga teacher encourages students to come as they are and practice as they need.
Lancaster family teams up with a local food charity to raise money for the food insecure
The Joseph & Leslie Carr Foundation Inc. raises money to put together hundreds of nutritious food boxes delivered throughout Central Massachusetts, just in time for the holidays.
Poetry at Girl’s Inc. Bus Stop reminds us “to not fret the simple things”
Worcester County Poetry Association’s rain poetry brings sense of togetherness in Worcester.
Clark University graduate student looks to transform WRTA
Student takes look at city bus system to improve mobility, quality of life, accessibility.
The Right Time to Move On
Petersham Police Chief Dana Cooley retired from the department after three decades of service to the town.
Top Town Square Sports Stories of 2021
When Central Mass Town Square launched the high school sports page in September, we wanted to look beyond the scoreboard, stat sheet and random box score
Central Mass Community Leaders Look to 2022
Hopes and Dreams for the New Year
Looking Ahead to 2022! Let’s Hope It’s a Good One!
Called ‘Pakachoag: Where The River Bends,’ the documentary aims to illuminate the storied history the college has with the Nipmuc people and foster a dialogue with the Nipmuc of the present day.
Holy Cross examines the sites on campus once occupied by the Nipmuc in documentary
Called ‘Pakachoag: Where The River Bends,’ the documentary aims to illuminate the storied history the college has with the Nipmuc people and foster a dialogue with the Nipmuc of the present day.
Taking inspiration from around her, pottery to beer cans
Worcester artist explores multiple mediums, returns to her favorites.
CHAMBER REQUESTING SPEAKER PROPOSALS FOR 13TH ANNUAL WORCESTER WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
The 12th annual Worcester Women’s Leadership Conference (WWLC) just wrapped up at the end of October, and just like that, we’re already on to 2022!
The Legacy of a Leader
After leading the Sutton soccer team to a championship, Katie Wright reflects back on her career filled with fun, friends and family on her way to becoming the best high school goalkeeper in the state.
Refugee Artisans of Worcester empowers local refugees to sell their crafts
Art and crafts produced by local refugees supported and promoted, representing the unity and diversity of Worcester.
Fitchburg Art Museum’s “Fitchburg You R Beautiful” exhibit explores the “urban displacement” of area residents
Through his renown man-on-the-street portraiture, photographer Ruben Natal-San Miguel captures Fitchburg’s essence in a series of photos taken outside the Fitchburg Art Museum.
Leominster Blue Devils beat North Middlesex Regional’s wrestling team in final match Wednesday
Although both teams were evenly matched with inexperienced wretlers, Leominster’s head coach gave his team a leg up over the competition by pitting his newbies against some of the toughest teams in the state.
Your Best Shot at Staying Healthy This Flu Season
It’s getting cooler outside and people across the state and country will be moving activities indoors. This is when the flu normally takes hold, so now is the time to get a flu shot.
Thank You
We started Town Square with a mission to bring positive, local news to Central Massachusetts. We wanted to celebrate the good things in our community and provide a forum to share news that often doesn’t make it into mainstream media outlets.
Saint Vincent nurses vote to ratify new contract with hospital, ending nearly 10-month historic strike
Within 30 days, all striking nurses are expected to return to their prior roles.
Fourteen local organizations provided with total of $1 million from United Way of Central Massachusetts
Organizations to focus on equity, inclusion, education, diversity with funding from Community Challenge.
FLEXcon hires first female CEO
The company’s former CFO, Aimee Peacock, is set to take over for Lavon Winkler, who is retiring on Jan. 30.
Local singer premieres music video shot right before the pandemic in Los Angeles
Kirosha’s latest music video revisits her 2011 release Journey which – she says – foreshadowed rough times in her life.
Handle With Care
Holy Cross’ new vice provost is taking a caring approach toward diversity, equity and inclusion.
Chris Pena: yoga to “regain sovereignty”
Local yoga teacher encourages students to come as they are and practice as they need.
Lancaster family teams up with a local food charity to raise money for the food insecure
The Joseph & Leslie Carr Foundation Inc. raises money to put together hundreds of nutritious food boxes delivered throughout Central Massachusetts, just in time for the holidays.
Poetry at Girl’s Inc. Bus Stop reminds us “to not fret the simple things”
Worcester County Poetry Association’s rain poetry brings sense of togetherness in Worcester.
Clark University graduate student looks to transform WRTA
Student takes look at city bus system to improve mobility, quality of life, accessibility.
The Right Time to Move On
Petersham Police Chief Dana Cooley retired from the department after three decades of service to the town.
Top Town Square Sports Stories of 2021
When Central Mass Town Square launched the high school sports page in September, we wanted to look beyond the scoreboard, stat sheet and random box score
Fabric n Things opens in Fitchburg bringing with it an “old school” feel
The fabric store had its grand opening ceremony on Dec. 10 with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by local elected officials.
Your Best Shot at Staying Healthy This Flu Season
It’s getting cooler outside and people across the state and country will be moving activities indoors. This is when the flu normally takes hold, so now is the time to get a flu shot.