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Energy & Utilities

  • Solect had record-breaking year with 26MW installed

    Grant Welker February 8, 2017

    Hopkinton solar installer Solect Energy had a record-breaking 2016, completing 115 sites and installing more than 26 megawatts of total solar output, the company said Wednesday.

    Grant Welker February 8, 2017
  • Power industry warns of greenhouse gas plan side effect

    State House News Service February 7, 2017

    Environmental advocates and electricity generators urged consideration of how new DEP rules could affect power plant emissions outside state borders.

    State House News Service February 7, 2017
  • Holliston firms seek to revolutionize temperature sensors

    Laura Finaldi February 7, 2017

    Holliston sensors manufacturer Nanmac Corp. was purchased in 2014 by the Patriot Worldwide, also based in Holliston. Since the acquisition, the company has been selling its products to the likes of Boeing, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin and Saint-Gobain

    Laura Finaldi February 7, 2017
  • Manufacturers can earn $3,500 with National Grid program

    Savannah Donohue February 7, 2017

    National Grid on Tuesday said it is looking for volunteer companies for its pilot program where business, including manufacturers, in Massachusetts and Rhode Island can earn up to $3,500 by reducing their energy use during peak times.

    Savannah Donohue February 7, 2017
  • Devens wind power firm lost $2.8M last quarter

    February 6, 2017

    Devens wind and power grid services provider AMSC on Monday announced it lost $2.8 million in the last quarter, a slight improvement from the $3 million it lost in the same quarter 2015.

    February 6, 2017
  • Power industry warns against Mass. greenhouse gas plan

    State House News Service February 6, 2017

    As Massachusetts regulators map out the state's role in reducing global warming, environmental advocates and electricity generators both urged consideration for how new rules could affect power plant emissions outside state borders.

    State House News Service February 6, 2017
  • Manufacturers reaching out to traditional high schoolers

    Laura Finaldi February 6, 2017

    Businesses, schools reaching out to non-vocational students and displaced workers to get them interested in manufacturing careers.

    Laura Finaldi February 6, 2017
  • Central Mass startup industry trying to make up for financing deficits

    Laura Finaldi February 6, 2017

    With venture capitalists largely ignoring Central Massachusetts, the startup industry hopes new services keep companies local.

    Laura Finaldi February 6, 2017
  • Incorporations

    February 6, 2017

    These businesses incorporated with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office from Dec. 1-16. Listed are corporate name, address and president.

    February 6, 2017
  • Wachusett Mountain attendance up 67%

    Savannah Donohue February 6, 2017

    On the heels of a record snowmaking season, Wachusett Mountain Ski Area has seen a 67-percent increase in visitors compared to last year, when lackluster weather patterns dampened the Princeton resort's attendance.

    Savannah Donohue February 6, 2017
  • Legislature overrides Baker's veto of $18M pay raise

    State House News Service February 3, 2017

    Massachusetts lawmakers steamrolled Gov. Charlie Baker's veto of pay raise legislation Thursday, delivering big salary increases for themselves, six statewide constitutional officers, and scores of judges.

    State House News Service February 3, 2017
  • Southborough firm lands $200M electric vehicle deal

    February 3, 2017

    Southborough electric vehicle manufacturer Sevcon Inc. announced Thursday it has inked a $200-million contract with a European manufacturer to develop parts.

    February 3, 2017
  • Rutland food processor penalized $21K over air permits

    February 1, 2017

    The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection announced Tuesday it has assessed a $21,410 penalty against Rutland AD for violating air pollution regulations at its Jordan Farms Organics Recyclery.

    February 1, 2017
  • Tower Hill tabs Florida native as new CEO

    February 1, 2017

    Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston announced Wednesday it has selected the director of a Virginia garden and Florida native as its new CEO.

    February 1, 2017
  • New Mass. solar incentives to cut program costs $200M

    State House News Service February 1, 2017

    Solar energy traders would be about the only ones losing out under the Baker Administration's proposed new plan for incentivizing the solar industry, according to state officials who say the plan will benefit solar developers, solar investors and

    State House News Service February 1, 2017
  • Solect to install 212 kw array for Holbrook firm

    Savannah Donohue January 26, 2017

    Solect Energy has partnered with a Holbrook based shredding company to install 212 kilowatt solar rooftop array.

    Savannah Donohue January 26, 2017

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Do you approve or disapprove of the way Eric Batista has led the City of Worcester in the past year?
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On June 24, the Worcester City Council returned a largely positive appraisal of City Manager Eric Batista during his annual review. Councillors praised Batista for his fiscal management of the City and acknowledged his efforts to provide more shelter for unhoused individuals.

Still, members raised concerns over Batista’s handling of a U.S. Department of Justice report that found the Worcester Police Department used excessive force and his response to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement incident on Eureka Street on May 8. 

In Worcester's form of city government, the appointed city manager is essentially the CEO of the City of Worcester while the elected mayor and city council are part time and help set policy.