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January Lunch and Learn: Financial & Mental Reset

Are you ready to take steps to reset your mental health and financial new year's goals? Join our virtual Lunch and Learn on Jan. 20.

The start of the new year is a great time to reset goals - both personally and financially.

Does making resolutions work? What are some tips to recover from holiday overspending and set a budget that you can stick to?

The Northborough Health and Human Services Department's virtual January Lunch and Learn will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 12-12:30 PM on Zoom. Please register for the Zoom link.

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The webinar will feature practical mental health and financial tips to start 2026 with realistic goals.

Part 1: Start the new year with confidence! Join Main Street Bank’s SVP Marketing & Digital Jamie Conaghan and Personal Banker II (Northborough) Arden Fitzgerald for quick, practical tips designed to help you take control of your finances, no matter where you may be starting from. You’ll learn:

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  • Simple money management and budgeting tactics to set yourself up for success
  • Effective strategies to manage and pay off credit card debt, especially after the holiday season
  • Free tools and actionable tips anyone can use to get their personal finances on track

Whether you’re looking to build better habits, reduce stress, or reach your financial goals, this session will give you the tools and motivation to make positive changes this year.

Part 2: The second half of this month's webinar will feature Northborough HHS Social Worker Caitlin Mitchell as she focuses on resetting our mindset to improve our mental health and how to set realistic goals.

Do you have a suggestion for a future Lunch and Learn topic? Email Liz at lnolan@town.northborough.ma.us.

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