City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2020 in observance of Memorial Day. Trash/recycling will be delayed one day.

The City of Leominster is offering grants to small businesses in Leominster that have been impacted by COVID-19. The grants are for $2500.00 per business and are specifically to assist with rent or utility payments during this time. The deadline for Round 1 is May 31, 2020. For any questions, please contact the Mayor’s office at 978-534-7500, ext. 0.

To apply for the grant, click VIEW PDF.

The state treasurer’s office is accepting applications for small businesses in gateway cities who are impacted by COVID-19

Deadline is May 29

Must be a small business – total annual sales of less than $5 million and principle place of business is in Massachusetts.

Business must be in operation for at least one year.

Preference given to small businesses in industries especially impacted by COVID-19 – examples include home cleaning services, personal training/fitness, brick and mortar establishments, personal care services such as hair and nail salons and more.

Exclusions include businesses that are chains or franchises and multi-level marketing entities.

To Apply go to https://www.mass.gov/how-to/the-empowerment-grant-for-small-businesses

Does your child need Internet? Comcast wants to help you. The offer is 2 free months of internet if you qualify. You can cancel after the two months, or continue for $9.95 plus tax. To apply click on the link below or call 855-846-8376.

https://apply.internetessentials.com/

Mayor Mazzarella provides updates on weekdays at 9am on Facebook and 4pm on Facebook and Leominster Access TV on Comcast 8 and 99 and Verizon on Channels 32 and 33.

Here are some helpful numbers to use and share. Click VIEW PDF below.

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All municipal buildings are closed to the public.

Staff is still here to help you, please call the appropriate number for assistance. You can view the full list of contact numbers by clicking More to the right of CITY NEWS.