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Index: Mass. employers teetering on edge of pessimism
July 5, 2022Recession and inflation concerns conspired in June to leave Massachusetts employers on the verge of switching to a pessimistic posture.
July 5, 2022
Shrewsbury property owner to pay $120K over explosion of dynamite-filled shed
July 1, 2022Edgar Muntz, Jr. has been ordered to reimburse the State $120,000 for cleanup following an explosion of a backyard shed at a property he owned through his 393 Oak Street Realty Trust.
July 1, 2022
Texas mortgage firm fined over $22K for Charlton oil spill
July 1, 2022The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection fined Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) of Dallas $22,360 for not reporting the discovery of an oil spill at an abandoned home in a timely manner.
July 1, 2022Grafton food waste conversion facility fined for odor
June 30, 2022Food waste conversion company, Feedback Earth Inc. of Grafton, will pay a $9,520 fine levied by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection for violations of the air pollution and solid waste regulations.
June 30, 2022
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
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