The Five Minute Read
Arciero attends FAME concert
WESTFORD — State Rep. James Arciero recently attended a concert hosted by Friends Advancing Music Education, a local nonprofit volunteer organization which ensures opportunities for music teachers and students in the Westford Public Schools.
The performances included students and Stackmusic, a rock and contemporary pop trio from Westford, who played alongside special guests Steve Engdahl of Impact Boston Band and Tim Seiger of Brass Traxx Band. The bands performed at the H.E. Fletcher Social and Athletic Club at 11 Brookside Road.
Arciero was joined by Westford School Committee member Valery Young and FAME President Karen Sacco.
“It’s always great to see local bands and support our student musicians,” Arciero said. “Westford Public Schools continues to provide quality education for our students, as FAME works to make sure our orchestra and chorus programs are student-focused and provide students the opportunity to learn about humanities and music culture.”
Established in 1983, FAME provides advocacy, fundraising assistance and scholarships to Westford Public Schools’ band, orchestra and chorus programs and students.
The group provides travel funds for musical activities, scholarships for graduating seniors who have committed themselves to music education and funds for teachers and students, music supplies and equipment.
Project LEARN receives funding from UKG
LOWELL — Educational nonprofit Project LEARN has received an award from UKG to support the organization’s hands-on programs and initiatives for students in the Lowell Public Schools.
“Funders like UKG who continually back our organization are essential to how we create and launch new programs for Lowell students,” said Project LEARN Executive Director LZ Nunn. “We have a lot in store for the community this spring and summer, and my team and I are so thankful to have UKG’S support and partnership.”
UKG, or Ultimate Kronos Group, is a leading provider of human resources, payroll and workforce management solutions. The company traditionally funds initiatives both globally and locally that support health, human services, public safety and education.
Project LEARN, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2023, hosts a wide variety of initiatives for Lowell students focusing on college-and career readiness, including paid internships, professional certificate courses and early college classes, as well as STEAM exploration programs such as IDEA Camp and Harvard Medscience. Learn more about the organization at projectlearninc.org.
Nashoba Tech Foundation plans trivia fundraiser
WESTFORD — The Nashoba Valley Technical High School Foundation will host its sixth annual Trivia Night next month.
The 21-plus event will be held on Friday, March 31, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., at the Chelmsford Elks, 300 Littleton Road, to support the NVTHSF Scholarship Drive.
Register a team of up to 10 people at flipcause.com/ secure/cause_pdetails/ MTQ5NZY1. Trivia kicks off at 7:30 p.m., after dinner. Tickets are $30 per person, and space is limited.
Those who cannot attend Trivia Night can still donate to the NVTHSF Scholarship
Drive by visiting flipcause. com/secure/all_campaign/ MTQ5NZY1/NZI1NQ==. The foundation’s goal is to provide multiple scholarships and technical grants to deserving Nashoba Tech graduates.
Todisco rejoins Northern Bank to lead Westford branch
WESTFORD — Northern Bank announced Monday the appointment of Joe Todisco as its business development manager and assistant vice president in Westford.
Todisco previously managed Northern Bank’s Stoneham branch in 2021. Before that, he spent more than 20 years working various management positions in retail and business banking with large regional and community banks, all based in New England.
Todisco received his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Notre Dame College. He is also a member of the Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce and a past Rotary president in Stoneham.