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State Rep. pushes to repeal colonial-era law, instate earlier alcohol sales on Sundays
August 26, 2025A colonial-era law prevents alcohol sales any earlier than 10 a.m. on Sundays. In "A Beautiful Brunch Act," or the ABBA Bill, Rep. Adam Scanlon is trying to change that.
August 26, 2025
Mass. could run out of nursing home beds in four years
August 26, 2025Massachusetts nursing homes might run out of bed capacity years earlier than a task force recently forecast, according to a former budget chief of the secretariat focused on caring for older Bay Staters.
August 26, 2025
Realterm buys Milford trucking facility for $6M
August 25, 2025The site is leased to Ryder and PLM Fleet.
August 25, 2025
United Way of Central Mass. establishes emergency response fund to support families amid federal cuts, financial strains
August 25, 2025The United Response Fund is intended to serve as a rapid response model, funding organizations supporting the nonprofit’s four impact pillars.
August 25, 2025
Mass. gas prices holding steady, down from last year
August 25, 2025Drivers in Massachusetts this summer have experienced an extended run of stable gas prices.
August 25, 2025
State’s West-East rail project, connecting Worcester with more frequent service to Springfield and Albany, receives $3.5M from federal government
August 25, 2025The funding will be used to develop a service development plan examining the feasibility of a Boston-to-Albany intercity passenger rail route.
August 25, 2025
BJ's Wholesale Club member count grows to 8 million
August 25, 2025Income from its membership fees, which were raised in January for the first time in seven years, grew 9% year-over-year to $123.3 million.
August 25, 2025
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Worcester warehouse sold for $6.5M to entity linked to Biomere life sciences firm
May 2, 2024A warehouse near Interstate 190 in Worcester has been sold for $6.5 million to an entity associated with Biomedical Research Models, a Worcester-based, non-clinical contract research firm that conducts business as Biomere.
May 2, 2024
Fitchburg State selects first woman president in school’s 130-year history
May 1, 2024Donna Souder Hodge’s hiring is contingent upon approval by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education and a successful contract negotiation.
May 1, 2024
Central Mass. organizations receive $458K to train disabled workforce
May 1, 2024Four Central Massachusetts organizations working to afford individuals with disabilities job training, workforce placement, and post-placement support are amongst nine awardees statewide receiving $900,000 in grants.
May 1, 2024
Healey: No new taxes or increases being considered in foreseeable future
May 1, 2024Asked after her speech what timeline she had in mind for her tax pledge, Healey said, "That's how I see it now and for the foreseeable future."
May 1, 2024
Climatetech coalition expands training program for entrepreneurs of color
May 1, 2024Browning the Green Space is seeking entrepreneurs of color throughout the Northeast looking to launch and grow clean energy contracting businesses for its Accelerating Contractors of Color in Energy for Sustainable Success program.
May 1, 2024
African business expo in Worcester eyes increased attendance for second year
May 1, 2024For the second year in a row, Worcester will host the New England African Business Expo, an event aiming to provide Black and African entrepreneurs with the education and tools needed to start and maintain a successful business.
May 1, 2024
Fitchburg vacant property registration requirement now live
April 30, 2024Owners will have to pay $100 to register their properties, with the annual renewal fee escalating to $250 for the first renewal, $2500 for the second, and $3,500 for the third year and every year after that.
April 30, 2024
Korean fried chicken shop to take over former Protein House in downtown Worcester
April 30, 2024Cluck & Crispy Chicken is operated by Lin and Danny Li and expects to open in June.
April 30, 2024
Hologic to acquire UK-based breast cancer tech manufacturer for $310M
April 30, 2024Hologic, a Marlborough-based medical device manufacturer, is expanding its product catalog through the planned $310-million acquisition of Endomagnetics.
April 30, 2024
More than 350,000 dropped from MassHealth since April 2023
April 30, 2024On the verge of completing a year-long process to reassess eligibility for every member, the MassHealth public insurance program has now cut more than 350,000 people from its rolls since last April.
April 30, 2024
Southborough developer seeks to turn Marlborough office building into 180 apartments
April 29, 2024The building has been vacant for more than a decade, and the rezoning would allow Ferris to repurpose the parcel for residential use.
April 29, 2024
Affordable apartments at former Aurora Hotel in Worcester receive $10M for upgrade
April 29, 2024An 85-unit apartment building in downtown Worcester is set to receive $9.6 million in state financing to help fund a $10.8-million renovation.
April 29, 2024
Redemption Rock to host Beyond Wrestling event
April 29, 2024Normally a venue for networking events, comedy shows, and casual conversations, Redemption Rock Brewing in Worcester has cooked up a bit more intense event, as the craft beer brewery and taproom is set to host a wrestling event by Worcester-based promotion Beyond Wrestling.
April 29, 2024
House rejects amendment to enforce family shelter residency requirements
April 29, 2024House Democrats on Friday defeated a Republican bid to restrict migrants' access to the state's overflowing emergency family shelter system, a day after the Legislature shipped a supplemental budget to Gov. Maura Healey that would impose a new nine-month limit on shelter stays.
April 29, 2024
WPI awarded $1.2M federal grant to study low-carbon iron production
April 29, 2024The grant is part of a federal effort to support technologies with the potential to reduce the country’s emissions by 1% annually.
April 29, 2024
Book of Lists 2024
Worcester Business Journal's annual Book of Lists is filled cover-to-cover with pure market intelligence on significant businesses and players in the Central Massachusetts economy and community. The 45 lists in this 2024 edition highlight the top companies and professionals in sectors including banking & finance, real estate, manufacturing, health care, education, nonprofits, hospitality, and professionals services. This year's edition even includes three lists never previously published.
