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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 39 MIN

Revitalizing Ware: Community Development and Healthcare Visions - EP 13

from Roads Less Travelled · host Craig Della Pena

🚀 In this powerful episode, host Craig Della Penna sits down with longtime community leader Cynthia Allen Bourcier to discuss the future of Ware, Massachusetts. From rural healthcare reform and the repurposing vision for the former Mary Lane Hospital site to the expansion of the Mass Central Rail Trail, Cindy shares how volunteers shape the destiny of small towns. With over 40 years of nonprofit leadership experience, she reveals why stepping up matters, how persistence drives change, and what’s next for Ware’s renaissance.🎧 Hosted by: Craig Della Penna👤 Guest:🏡 Cynthia Allen Bourcier – Nonprofit Leader & Community Development AdvocateCynthia Allen Bourcier has over 40 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and community development. She has volunteered with organizations focused on parks and recreation, elder care, food access, and downtown revitalization in Ware, Massachusetts. Cynthia has served on multiple boards, helped lead Main Street business renewal efforts, and supported local initiatives such as the Friends of Mary Lane Hospital. She holds a B.A. in Management Science and has a professional background in operations project management.💡 What You’ll Learn:✔️ Why volunteer leadership is essential for small town survival✔️ The vision for redeveloping the former Mary Lane Hospital site✔️ How rural healthcare funding could transform Central Massachusetts✔️ The next steps for the Mass Central Rail Trail expansion in Ware✔️ How persistence and community advocacy shape long-term success🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!💼 Connect with Cynthia Allen Bourcier:🌐 Website → https://www.facebook.com/p/Friends-of-the-Mary-Lane-Hospital-61557358145959/🎧 Follow Craig Della Penna:🌐 Website → https://www.greenwaysolutions.org/🌐 Website → https://www.northamptonrealtor.com/🌐 Website →https://www.sugar-maple-inn.com/📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/craigdp413/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdp/📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

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