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Proposed bill would restrict protesting near elected officials' homes
November 17, 2021Protesters have chained themselves to boats in front of Gov. Charlie Baker's home to demonstrate support for climate change action. An anti-addiction activist dumped hypodermic needles outside the governor's Swampscott residence. And far-right
November 17, 2021
Human services employees laboring under 130% pay gap
November 16, 2021The disparity between what human service workers employed by community-based providers get paid and what state employees who hold similar job titles and perform similar work earn is getting worse and poses "an insurmountable challenge" to the in-
November 16, 2021
Torrey Factory Lofts to open, joining string of Chandler Street developments
November 15, 2021A 47-unit market-rate apartment complex known as the Torrey Factory Lofts will officially open on Wednesday, marking the completion of a three-year project rehabilitating the historic mill at 128 Chandler St. in Worcester, according to a Friday
November 15, 2021
Historic Chandler St. building faces demolition
November 12, 2021The historic Hovey Laundry building on Chandler Street in Worcester, which abuts the recently sold $3-million Vendome and Saint Ives apartments, may be demolished depending on approval from the Worcester Historical Commission.
November 12, 2021
Marlborough R&D biotech facility approved for 2022 construction
November 11, 2021Construction of a 120,600-square-foot biotech facility has been approved by the City of Marlborough, according to Lincoln Property Co., a real estate developer based in Texas with offices in Boston.
November 11, 2021
QCC freshman enrollment spikes 9%, reflecting community colleges’ pandemic resilience
November 10, 2021QCC leads the 5 Central Mass. state universities and community colleges in recovering from the enrollment ravages of the pandemic.
November 10, 2021
Typically, more housing=more affordability. For Central Mass. in 2021, that isn't the case.
Updated: November 8, 2021In theory, increasing the supply of market-rate housing to meet a growing demand eventually gets more residents housed and drives down the median rent.
Updated: November 8, 2021
Banking industry relieved the federal government scrapped an effort to monitor more financial transactions
Updated: November 8, 2021When President Joe Biden’s administration dropped a planned $600 reporting requirement on bank account transactions, financial institutions across Central Massachusetts and the nation breathed a collective sigh of relief.
Updated: November 8, 2021
Southbridge $23M affordable housing complex begins construction at former American Optical HQ
November 4, 2021Construction of a $23-million, 48-unit affordable housing project in Southbridge commenced Thursday, according to a press release from Boston developer WinnCompanies.
November 4, 2021
Biden Administration sets Jan. 4 vaccine mandate for 84 million public & private employees
November 4, 2021The President Joe Biden Administration on Thursday announced a Jan. 4 deadline for all employees of federal contractors, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and employers with 100 or more workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
November 4, 2021
U.S. Attorney’s Office launches Mass. anti-redlining initiative
November 2, 2021The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts, in conjunction with the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, announced on Friday the launch of a new initiative intended to fight against redlining in communities of color.
November 2, 2021
Gardner, developer building 56-unit workforce housing, aided by state's $4M
October 29, 2021The City of Gardner received a $4.1-million grant from the state’s MassWorks program to revitalize its Main Street, according to a Monday press release from Mayor Michael Nicholson.
October 29, 2021
Marlborough granted $3M for 180 housing units, downtown upgrades
October 28, 2021The City of Marlborough received a $3-million grant from the Gov. Charlie Baker Administration to support 180 new housing units and 5,000 square feet of retail, among other Main Street upgrades.
October 28, 2021
Sturbridge granted $225K for water protection
October 27, 2021The Town of Sturbridge was one of eight municipalities in the state to receive funding from a $1.15-million grant allotted by the Gov. Charlie Baker Administration for waterway pollution control, according to a Tuesday press release from the
October 27, 2021
New England Trade Adjustment Assistance Center receives $1.5M grant
October 26, 2021New England Trade Adjustment Assistance Center, Inc. of North Billerica has received a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Commerce Department to bolster its efforts supporting manufacturers affected by imports.
October 26, 2021
Worcester’s iconic Dive Bar to be filled by deadhorse hill owner
October 26, 2021The Dive Bar at 34 Green St. in Worcester, which closed in 2019 after 25 years, is planned to be replaced by a new bar owned by one of the owners of deadhorse hill on Main Street.
October 26, 2021
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