business

COMMUNITY BUSINESS

Main Street Bank donates $20,000 to local organizations

REGION - Main Street Bank continued its efforts to give back to local nonprofits last month, distributing $20,000 to four groups in the spirit of holiday giving.

The bank made $5,000 donations to United Way of TriCounty, Habitat for Humanity of North Central Massachusetts, Thrive Support & Advocacy Inc. and the United Way of North Central MA Youth Venture.

The funds will be used to support various programs and initiatives by each of those nonprofits. “This has undoubtedly been a challenging year for all our communities, and even more so for the local nonprofit organizations,” said Main Street Bank’s CEO, Walter Dwyer, in a press release. “It makes sense for us as a community bank to use our resources to support the groups that serve our neighbors.” Main Street Bank is headquartered in Marlborough with branches throughout the Metrowest and northern Middlesex areas of Massachusetts.

See expanded coverage of these donations online at CommunityAdvocate.com.

MRCC names new chair of Board of Directors

MARLBOROUGH - The Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce (MRCC) announced the appointment of Steve Messineo as the new chair of its Board of Directors earlier this month.

Messineo currently serves

Steve Messineo as Business Development Officer for Citara Systems, which provides computer technology support for a variety of busi-

nesses.

He previously owned and operated All-Access Physical Therapy Inc. before selling that company in 2020.

“Steve is an accomplished, results-driven business development executive and business owner with extensive experience in the physical therapy and technology industries,” a press release announcing this news said.

Messineo holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and a doctor of physical therapy.

He lives with his wife and three children in Shrewsbury.

“We are very excited about Steve’s experience and the

Shrewsbury official talks timeline for Edgemere Diner removal

By Laura Hayes Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY - The new owner of Shrewsbury’s historic Edgemere Diner is working with a contractor on the process of removing the diner, according to town staff.

“The diner car needs to be detached from the existing block wall and back kitchen,” Assistant Town Manager Kristen Las told the Community Advocate on Jan. 18. “The project has requested demolition permits that are under review by the town.”

Las said the timeline for removal is based upon several

The Edgemere Diner

PHOTO/DAKOTA ANTELMAN

factors, including weather.

The diner and its sign, located at 51 Hartford Turnpike, went up for auction in November.

Auctioneer Paul T. Zekos previously told the Board of Selectmen in October that the buyer had to remove the dining car from its location by Dec. 23.

The diner car was sold for $45,000 to Michael Cioffi of Catskills Diner Holdings, LLC in New York.

In November, Zekos told the Community Advocate that Cioffi planned to transport the diner to New York and restore it.

“He was very excited about the acquisition,” Zekos said at the time.

The sign was sold to Worcester resident Spiro Giannopoulos for $1,000.

Las said the town estimates that the owner may be able to remove the diner car within the next two months if weather permits.

Come See What’s New at Tavolinos

Call & book your special event Today!

Scan for information

New Hours

33 East Main Street, Westborough

new direction and vision he brings to the Board of Directors,” MRCC President and CEO Robert Schlacter said. “We look forward to building on the momentum MRCC created last year.”

Open Circle Acupuncture & Healing welcomes new acupuncturist/ herbalist

NORTHBOROUGH - Open Circle Acupuncture & Healing in Northborough recently welcomed a new acupuncturist and herbalist to its practice. Ariel Stimson Ariel Stimson is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist. She is board certified with the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine.

She received her master’s degree in Oriental medicine from the Oregon School of Oriental Medicine. It was her desire to deepen her herbal knowledge that drew her to study Chinese medicine.

Stimson has practiced traditional Chinese medicine-style acupuncture and Japanese acupuncture as well as tuina and shiatsu massage.

Her areas of focus include emotional/mental/spiritual health and wellbeing, including addiction and trauma support as well as orthopedics and pain relief. She also works in neurological health and elder care.

Open Circle notes that Stimson loves offering gentle compassionate care and holding space for others to experience deep healing.

To schedule an appointment with Stimson please call the office at 508.393.1212.

Open Circle Acupuncture & Healing is located at 411 West Main St. in Northborough. Visit them online at www. opencirclehealing.com.

“An absolute must see for history lovers!”- Google Review

Explore Over 20 Exhibits