FITCHBURG — In late September, Monty Tech officials traveled to Brockton High School where they joined leaders from 70 other schools, businesses and nonprofits, all of whom were awarded grants from the state to support training efforts in climate-critical occupations. Of the $16 million awarded, the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center allocated $1.2 million to Monty […]
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School
Taking a new STEP forward
FITCHBURG — When the first STEP class graduated from Montachusett Regional Technical High School in June, it was a significant step forward for the 12 graduates, young adults with disabilities chosen to participate in the innovative workforce training program that was introduced at the school in April. Monty Tech was the only vocational school in […]
Female entrepreneur celebrates ’15 years of Bliss’
LEOMINSTER — Fifteen years in business is quite an accomplishment, which is exactly what the owner of Bliss Massage & Wellness Center is celebrating. Longtime city resident Julia Capone launched her wellness endeavor a decade and a half ago following her own journey with health issues. After suffering from muscular pain since she was 13, […]
Big Game Brunch wins big
FITCHBURG — The 43rd annual East Rotary Club Big Game Brunch fundraiser was a success in a big way, netting over $25,000 for local charitable causes – so far. Rotarians are still gathering funds promised by people and tallying ticket sales from Rotary members so that total may grow. However, Rotarians are reporting final attendance […]
‘Leave feeling full’
FITCHBURG — Before you settle in for kickoff on Sunday, why not first stop by for a breakfast feast and, at the same time, support to students, nonprofits, and various charities that can always use help. The 43rd annual Fitchburg East Rotary Club Big Game Brunch fundraiser will be held on Sunday, Feb. 11 from […]