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Worcester Housing Authority breaks ground on $8M, 24-unit apartment building
August 31, 2022The Worcester Housing Authority, along with its non-profit affiliate Building Futures Inc., broke ground on a 24-unit residential building, called A Place to Live, aimed at housing members of Worcester’s homeless population.
August 31, 2022
QCC Foundation receives $20K pledge for Southbridge campus
August 31, 2022The Quinsigamond Community College Foundation in Worcester received a pledge of $20,000 over four years from Worcester’s Cornerstone Bank to help advance the college’s offerings at its Southbridge location.
August 31, 2022
Former treasurer O'Brien to chair Cannabis Commission
August 31, 2022When the Cannabis Control Commission marks its five-year anniversary on Thursday, it will also get a new chairperson -- former state Treasurer Shannon O'Brien.
August 31, 2022
MassBio report touts strong Central Mass. biotech industry
August 30, 2022MassBio reported in its 2022 industry snapshot that Worcester County experienced 20.4% growth in biomanufacturing jobs and 19.4% research and development jobs between 2020 and 2021.
August 30, 2022
Wonder Plunger creator receives $50K financing from North Central Mass. Development Corp.
August 30, 2022Wonder Products of Sterling, has been approved by the North Central Massachusetts Development Corp. of Fitchburg for a $50,000 loan.
August 30, 2022
Owner of Lamartine St. property near Polar Park seeks special redevelopment designation
August 29, 2022The owner of 39 Lamartine St., the former site of Worcester Electrical Associates Inc., is seeking to have the property included in a commercial corridor overlay, which would allow for certain advantages in development.
August 29, 2022
Baker rides train through Worcester in promoting East-West Rail expansion
August 24, 2022Federal and state officials agreed Tuesday that Springfield can play an important role in the revitalization of passenger rail service in America, and Gov. Charlie Baker pledged to use his remaining time in office to put the long-discussed East-West
August 24, 2022
Heywood Healthcare property The Quabbin Retreat in Petersham sold for $3.3M
August 23, 2022The Petersham location of Gardner-based Heywood Healthcare’s addiction treatment facility The Quabbin Retreat has sold to development company, Waterstone Properties Group, Inc. of Needham for $3.3 million, according to the Worcester District
August 23, 2022
Greater Worcester unemployment remains flat at 3.7%
August 23, 2022The Worcester Metropolitan Statistical Area seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.7% in July.
August 23, 2022
Fitchburg Redevelopment Authority improves energy efficiency at Putnam Place
August 22, 2022The Fitchburg Redevelopment Authority replaced 300 light fixtures with LEDs at its business center, Putnam Place in Fitchburg, which along with other changes will save 113,000 kilowatt hours annually.
August 22, 2022
Sprinkler Factory owner seeks special district to allow for redevelopment of former arts gallery site
August 22, 2022New Street Realty Corp. of Worcester is requesting the City of Worcester establish an adaptive reuse overlay district for two Sprinkler Factory properties, which served as the former home of a nonprofits arts gallery.
August 22, 2022
Timing, layout questions linger over sports betting rollout
August 19, 2022The Gaming Commission waded into the crowded and complex field of sports wagering issues on which it will soon have to make decisions, and regulators are hoping by the end of the month to have a good idea of how many and which companies are
August 19, 2022
Study: Greater Worcester housing is unaffordable for median renters
August 18, 2022A one-bedroom apartment at fair market rate is unaffordable for the median renter in Greater Worcester, according to annual report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition, a Washington D.C. nonprofit.
August 18, 2022
Baker’s bill-filing ability could come into play for eco dev
August 17, 2022As the House and Senate's overtime talks around tax relief and economic development stretch on, Senate President Karen Spilka suggested Tuesday that Gov. Charlie Baker might end up being the one to put forward a bill to provide funding for things
August 17, 2022
City of Leominster receives $25K to spruce up downtown business facades
August 16, 2022The North Central Massachusetts Development Corp. has granted $25,000 to the City of Leominster to support the city’s facade improvement program, which helps business owners upgrade their facilities’ exteriors.
August 16, 2022
Worcester home sales fall 22%, dropping faster than Worcester County and statewide averages
August 16, 2022The number of homes sold in the city of Worcester in July dropped 21.5% compared with July 2021. This compares with an 11% drop in the number of sales in Worcester County for July year over year and a 17% drop statewide.
August 16, 2022
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