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Education

  • Paying For Grades

    August 17, 2009

    In the wake of Gov. Deval Patrick’s filing of legislation to double the number of public charter schools in the state, the American Federation of Teachers has resumed its push to unionize charter schools.

    August 17, 2009
  • Census Provides School Facts

    Matthew L. Brown August 17, 2009

    Keep in mind that $7.6 billion was spent at family clothing stores in August 2008 when retailers begin reporting sales results for the month.

    Matthew L. Brown August 17, 2009
  • New Online Guru At UMassOnline

    Jill Jansson August 12, 2009

    The University of Massachusetts announced that it has named Ken Udas to be the CEO of its online learning consortium, UMassOnline, which is based in Shrewsbury.

    Jill Jansson August 12, 2009
  • Bilotta Elected Vice-Chair Of Authority Board

    Jill Jansson August 5, 2009

    Mark P. Bilotta, CEO of the Colleges of Worcester Consortium, has been elected vice-chair of the Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority.

    Jill Jansson August 5, 2009
  • Kevin S. Cross, Leybold Optics USA

    August 5, 2009

    Kevin S. Cross was recently named the U.S. manager for ophthalmic sales and marketing for Leybold Optics USA. Cross has more than 15 years of experience in sales and marketing, more than six of which have been in the optical industry.

    August 5, 2009
  • Program Links Teacher With Engineering Firm

    Matthew L. Brown July 31, 2009

    Engineering firm Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. has brought a Southborough teacher into its offices as part of the Leadership Initiatives for Teaching and Technology program.

    Matthew L. Brown July 31, 2009
  • Paul A. Belsito, Assumption College

    July 29, 2009

    Worcester native Paul Belsito returned to his alma mater, Assumption College, to serve as the president's executive assistant for government and community relations.

    July 29, 2009
  • WSC Project Wins Green Feature

    Matthew L. Brown July 28, 2009

    The renovation of Worcester State College's administration building has won a Green Building of America award from Real Estate & Construction Rev

    Matthew L. Brown July 28, 2009
  • Shop talk: Q&A With Robert V. Antonucci, Fitchburg State College

    Worcester Business Journal Staff Writer July 20, 2009

    Robert V. Antonucci knows Fitchburg State College very well. After all, he earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the school and returned to serve as president in June 2003.

    Worcester Business Journal Staff Writer July 20, 2009
  • Education Is An Investment Worth Making

    Jack P. Calareso July 20, 2009

    Several weeks ago, I was visiting with a student who was trying to decide if he could afford to return to college next year. He was concerned about the cost of education and the impact of incurring additional debt.

    Jack P. Calareso July 20, 2009
  • Bay State Students Rate High In Science | But is it enough for a biotech workforce?

    Eileen Kennedy July 6, 2009

    A recent study of middle and high school students across the country found that many states are failing to properly prepare students to pursue college degrees in the biosciences.

    Eileen Kennedy July 6, 2009
  • Hold The Line | Local colleges struggle to keep costs down

    Eileen Kennedy July 6, 2009

    With endowments down and greater pressure on families, colleges in Central Massachusetts are in a tight spot when it comes to finances.

    Eileen Kennedy July 6, 2009
  • Bancroft Headmaster Named Prez Of School Group

    Christina Davis July 1, 2009

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    Christina Davis July 1, 2009
  • Anna Maria To Offer Online Degrees

    Matthew L. Brown June 30, 2009

    Anna Maria College in Paxton will begin offering online degrees next year, the college said.

    Matthew L. Brown June 30, 2009
  • UMass Researcher Receives $200K Grant

    Eileen Kennedy June 24, 2009

    A researcher at Worcester's University of Massachusetts Medical School was one of 10 researchers statewide chosen today to receive $200,000 over two years as part of the Massachusetts Life Sciences

    Eileen Kennedy June 24, 2009
  • WPI Profs Named Fellows

    Jill Jansson June 24, 2009

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    Jill Jansson June 24, 2009

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Today's Poll

Should Madison Properties be forced to sell its Polar Park-adjacent land?
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Poll Description

When City of Worcester and Worcester Red Sox officials announced in 2018 the plan to construct the Polar Park baseball stadium in the Canal District, a key part of the economic development effort was a partnership with Boston developer Madison Properties to redevelop five properties around the ballpark into residences, hotels, and office buildings, with openings scheduled to begin in 2021 when the stadium opened.

All five of those Madison projects are significantly behind schedule and only one has come to fruition -- the high-end 228-apartment complex The Revington -- although the Canal District has seen other non-Madison developments come online, including The Cove and District 120 apartment complexes. All developments in Central Massachusetts have faced headwinds since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, including trouble obtaining affordable financing, shortage of materials and labor, and downturns in the commercial real estate and life sciences industries.

The slow development of the Madison properties was the main reason cited by City officials for why the City's plan to not use general taxpayer funds to pay for the $160-million Polar Park has failed. Members of the City Council have gone as far as to call for one key Madison property to perhaps be seized by eminent domain to make way for a new developer.