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Kopin wins $2M in-vehicle display defense contract
June 29, 2022Westborough-based Kopin Corp. has been awarded a contract to develop a new in-vehicle display imaging system for an American defense contractor.
June 29, 2022
House Democrats roll out reproductive rights bill
June 29, 2022Representatives could vote as soon as Wednesday on a reproductive care access measure responding to last week's seismic U.S. Supreme Court decision as well as legislation reforming the health insurance practice known as step therapy.
June 29, 2022
Gardner awarded $200K for bike trail
June 29, 2022The City of Gardner was awarded a $200,000 MassTrails grant by the State of Massachusetts on Tuesday, adding on to the total amount of funding for the town’s proposed bike trail expansion.
June 29, 2022
Koopman Lumber acquires Western Mass. lumber yard
June 28, 2022Whitinsville-based Koopman Lumber has acquired Boilard Lumber, a family-owned lumber yard based in Indian Orchard, a neighborhood of Springfield, marking its first incursion into Western Massachusetts.
June 28, 2022
Is inclusionary zoning what Worcester needs to solve the housing shortage?
Updated: June 27, 2022As homelessness grows and as rental and home ownership costs rise beyond the means of more and more people, policymakers and housing advocates have pushed for a variety of solutions, one of which is inclusionary zoning.
Updated: June 27, 2022
Dean College’s dual leadership
Updated: June 27, 2022Dean College in Franklin announced in June two historic appointments to its leadership team. Kenneth Elmore will serve as the school’s 14th president and former Worcester city manager Edward Augustus will be the school’s first-ever chancellor.
Updated: June 27, 2022
Central Massachusetts’ new architectural legacy
Updated: June 27, 2022Central Mass. has been known for its historic mill buildings, classic three-decker houses, and local architectural icons like Union Station. But today, there’s room for new, contemporary designs in the region, as well as homages to what’s already
Updated: June 27, 2022
O’Connor’s Restaurant to be sold, as long-time owners to retire
June 26, 2022The husband and wife who have owned O’Connor’s Restaurant & Bar since 1989, turning the eatery into a cornerstone of Worcester's Irish-American community, will sell the restaurant in August and retire.
June 26, 2022
U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
June 25, 2022The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade, ruling that the constitution does not confer the right to an abortion and leaving decisions about regulating abortion up to the states.
June 25, 2022
Bud’s Goods settles allegation of $33K tip theft
June 24, 2022Worcester cannabis company Bud’s Goods & Provisions in May settled a citation by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office for a violation of the state’s wage and hour laws, after it was found to be withholding tips from employees.
June 24, 2022
Dean College to receive $1.1M from FEMA for COVID response
June 24, 2022The Federal Emergency Management Agency will reimburse Dean College in Franklin more than $1.1 million for COVID-19 testing and disinfection between April and September 2021.
June 24, 2022
Alicia’s Spice accepted into state crowdfunding program
June 23, 2022Alicia’s Spice Co. of Worcester has been accepted into a statewide crowdfunding matching grant program to allow it to purchase new machinery and equipment.
June 23, 2022
Worcester Airport extends free parking for summer
June 23, 2022In anticipation of a robust summer travel season, Massachusetts Port Authority announced it will offer free parking at Worcester Regional Airport through Sept. 30.
June 23, 2022
SJC upholds Healey's income surtax description
June 23, 2022The Supreme Judicial Court rejected the latest legal challenge to the blockbuster ballot question asking voters if they support a new surtax on household income above $1 million, ruling Wednesday that the summary Attorney General Maura Healey has
June 23, 2022
Worcester to explore harsher penalties for business tax break violations
June 22, 2022The Worcester City Council on Tuesday formally requested for the acting city manager to develop potential penalties for businesses who violate the agreements of their property tax breaks.
June 22, 2022
Legislature to consider child care bill, as concerns about workforce grow
June 21, 2022A child care bill will soon emerge in the state Senate, President Karen Spilka said Tuesday as she lamented the cost and access challenges around early education and care and the pandemic's drag on women's participation in the workforce.
June 21, 2022
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