The 495/MetroWest Partnership

06/11/2026

Today is the Day! We begin our 3-day Soccer Fanzone Watch Party at Kelleher Field. Thank you to all who have worked so hard to make this an amazing experience happen! We could not have done it without the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce, MEDC, Metrowest Boston Visitors Bureau, Metrowest Chamber of Commerce, our Team at DPW, Facilities, Parks and Recreation, Marlborough Police Department, Marlborough Fire Department, City Officials, Municipal Employees, Community Organizations, Volunteers and all of our local business partners. See you on the pitch!

06/11/2026

⚽TOMORROW!!!!

👥 Who wants to watch the match from their small TV at home by themselves? Not me! Come watch on the JUMBOTRON down at Kelleher Field with visitors from our surrounding communities.

🌭 Bring your appetite... we've got a wide variety of food trucks and local vendors supplying with everything from candy and popcorn to hand made empanadas. And how could we forget about the Beer Garden featuring Lawson's Finest Liquids as well as other wine, beer, and cocktail options.

🎟 Don't forget your tickets! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/metrowest-regional-fan-zone-2026-marlborough-tickets-1988416050935?utm_source=

06/10/2026

The world is coming to 495/MetroWest!

Is your business or organization ready for the games to begin? Check out our most recent newsletter to make sure: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BRIEFING--Electric-Grid-Connections---Economic-Development.html?soid=1133951929500&aid=FkDuoatC2Wk

06/09/2026

Learn what 495/MetroWest area employers have on their minds!

Check out the newly-released results of our 2026 Employer Survey at: 495Partnership.org/survey

06/08/2026

Only FOUR DAYS LEFT to get your free tickets! Come watch the match live in our fabulous Regional Fan Zone. Visit https://www.metrowestvisitors.org/world-cup/ for detailed info and ticketing links.

06/05/2026

Marlborough and Franklin will host free FIFA World Cup Fan Zone events, featuring live matches, food and family fun. See link below ⬇️

📸 Provided by MetroWest Boston Visitors Bureau

06/04/2026

As businesses expand, housing creation is encouraged, and communities pursue electrification initiatives, access to electric infrastructure is becoming an increasingly important factor in economic development and municipal planning.

Recognizing the growing importance of this issue, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) has launched a series of initiatives intended to improve the process by which new residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal projects connect to the electric grid.

On June 2nd, the 495/MetroWest Partnership's Energy and Sustainable Development Committee hosted Melissa Lavinson, Executive Director of EEA's Office of Energy Transformation, for a discussion of ongoing efforts to address electric grid connection challenges and improve coordination among utilities, municipalities, developers, and businesses.

Check out our full brief on the issue: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BRIEFING--Electric-Grid-Connections---Economic-Development.html?soid=1133951929500&aid=FkDuoatC2Wk

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

This morning the 495/MetroWest Partnership's Energy and Sustainable Development Committee heard a presentation from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) about electric grid connection improvements under development. Presenting on behalf of EEA was Melissa Lavinson, Executive Director of the Office of Energy Transformation. The meeting was hosted at Solect Energy’s new headquarters in Hopkinton; attendees were given a tour after! Thank you to Solect Energy for hosting!

Learn more about EEA's work in this area at: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/connecting-new-buildings-to-the-electric-grid

06/01/2026

The Marlborough Regional Fan Zone is almost here! Join us for three days of live match viewing, family-friendly activities, local vendors, great food, and community fun. Gather, cheer, and celebrate the game with us at Kelleher Field!

Don't forget to grab your tickets! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/metrowest-regional-fan-zone-2026-marlborough-tickets-1988416050935?utm_source=

MetroWest Chamber of Commerce Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce City of Marlborough (Official) MetroWest Boston Visitors Bureau & Town of Franklin