
May 27, 2026
11th Annual Family Fun Fishing Day held May 16
The 11th Annual Family Fun Fishing Day was held on May 16 where over 225 participants and their families gathered at River Bend Farm in Uxbridge on a gorgeous Saturday. The event is organized by Open Sky Community Services and the Blackstone River Watershed Association[...]

December 3, 2025
Open Sky Named a Top Place to Work in 2025 by the Boston Globe
Open Sky is one of 45 'largest' employers named by the Boston Globe to their list of Top Places to Work for 2025.

September 1, 2025
Worcester tiny homes project aims to tackle senior homelessness
Mayor Petty, Councilor Toomey push Claremont Street modular pilot for seniors; council unanimously backs plan

July 28, 2025
Overcoming barriers: Workers with disabilities battle preconceived notions, as their labor force participation rises and company programs expand
Billy Smith said applying to jobs was horrible before he landed his position at Riverdale Mills, a welded-mesh-wire manufacturer out of Northbridge.

May 9, 2025
Edward’s Ride in Gardner honors a lost light and supports mental health: How you can join
Open Sky Community Services will host the first Edward’s Ride for Mental Health Awareness on Saturday, May 10, according to a community announcement.

May 5, 2025
Collaborating through a crisis: More than 50% of Central Mass. ER beds are taken up by mental health patients waiting for treatment
Read the original article in the Worcester Business JournalOpen Sky Community Services and Seven Hill Foundation collaborate on a workforce development program called[...]

March 9, 2025
Cutting Medicaid Rx for disaster in Central Mass.
In Worcester County, thousands of our neighbors rely on Medicaid for health care, mental health support, and services that allow people with disabilities to live independently in their communities. Medicaid isn’t just a line item in a federal budget — it is a lifeline for low-income families, seniors and individuals with disabilities. Yet, proposed federal Medicaid cuts threaten to dismantle critical services, leaving the most vulnerable members of our community without the care they need.

February 11, 2025
‘I was lost’: Paving a better path for those leaving prison
In Massachusetts, a move toward rehabilitation for those reentering society

January 7, 2025
Open Sky Community Services earns international accreditation
Worcester-based nonprofit recognized for high standards in health and human services

December 25, 2024
Open Sky names new VP for behavioral health services
Elizabeth Mandell brings extensive experience to lead integrated care initiatives

November 22, 2024
Going Beyond Inclusion
Many organizations have community partnerships, but Open Sky Community Services views the community as a crucial element of wellbeing. Wellness is not only about physical health but about having purpose, engaging in joyful relationships, and finding happiness in everyday life.

November 20, 2024
It’s About Time!
About time… literally and figuratively. ValleyCAST and Open Sky partnered with the Whitin family to create an historic video, over ten years in the making, which tells the story of the Whitin family, their companies, and the village of Whitinsville. It follows this history from the late 1700s to the present while drawing in the perspectives of local historians, members of the Whitin family, and individuals from the Northbridge community.

November 5, 2024
Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $4.2 Million to Train and Place Over 600 Workers in Industries Statewide
Workforce development funding will train, upskill, and hire untapped talent in health care, life sciences, technology, construction, and more.








