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Central Mass. population growth over the past decade exceeded expectations
Updated: October 25, 2021Fueled by communities near I-495 and the Massachusetts Turnpike, the Central Massachusetts region grew 8.1% in population from 2010 to 2020, outpacing both the state (6.0%) and nation (6.5%), according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Decennial Census of
Updated: October 25, 2021
Following their inaugural season, the WooSox seek to build on COVID-impacted attendance
Updated: October 25, 2021In a world of COVID-reduced expectations, the Worcester Red Sox were pleased with the home attendance in their inaugural season at Polar Park, although the baseball team wants to increase that for its second season.
Updated: October 25, 2021
Framingham had the second highest number of home sales in Central Mass. last month
October 21, 2021With 69 single-family home sales in September, Framingham had the second most sales in Central Mass. and the fifth most in the state.
October 21, 2021
Mission Chapel approved for $4.4M apartment complex project
October 21, 2021The Worcester Planning Board on Wednesday approved the renovation of the historic Mission Chapel on Summer Street, which will consist of the former church’s conversion into a seven-unit apartment complex.
October 21, 2021
Central Mass. restaurant revenues dropped 11.53% in fiscal 2021
October 20, 2021Restaurant revenue in Central Mass. remained down in fiscal 2021, dropping 11.53% and showing the long-lasting impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the hospitality industry.
October 20, 2021
Worcester home sales down 17% in September as median price hits $345K
October 19, 2021In September, the city of Worcester saw its first dip in single-family home sales in several months with 119 total sales, a 17.4% decrease from September 2020.
October 19, 2021
More cities consider real estate transfer fees to mitigate housing crises
October 19, 2021The mayor, city councilors, city housing officials and almost the entire legislative delegation from Somerville turned out for a Revenue Committee hearing Monday to continue the city's quest to be able to apply a fee to certain real estate
October 19, 2021
Highland House apartment complex sells to Calif. firm for $22M
October 18, 2021An eight-story apartment building at 5 Suburban Road in Worcester, known as the Highland House, has sold for $22.4 million to California property management company Trinity Property Consultants.
October 18, 2021
Menkiti Group sells Vendome Apartments in Worcester for $3.4M
October 15, 2021The Washington, D.C. developer Menkiti Group, which has earned acclaim for its work on downtown Worcester properties, has sold an historic five-story apartment building, known as the Vendome Apartments, at 17 Chandler St. in Worcester for $3.4
October 15, 2021
Lawmakers urged to consider equity in allotting ARPA funds
October 15, 2021With the Legislature and local governments beginning to make decisions on how to spend billions of dollars in federal relief funding, two economic experts on Thursday urged policymakers to be mindful of equity as they chart a path forward for
October 15, 2021
Redistricting proposal could create new districts and empower non-white residents
October 12, 2021Massachusetts would add two new state Senate districts where non-white residents represent a majority of the population under a draft redistricting map that further shifts the state's political center of gravity eastward.
October 12, 2021
WBJ announces the 2021 Outstanding Women in Business
October 11, 2021Eight women from around Central Massachusetts have earned the honor this year.
October 11, 2021
At a crossroads, Hopedale grapples with its future
Updated: October 11, 2021After 40 years of vacancy, the 1-million-square-foot Draper Mill facility is being demolished, leaving Hopedale with the chance to completely reinvent itself.
Updated: October 11, 2021
Fitchburg’s Moran Square project granted $5.3M by MassHousing
October 8, 2021A 44-unit affordable-and-workforce housing development in Fitchburg received $5.3 million in financing from the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, according to a press release from MassHousing.
October 8, 2021
Striking Saint Vincent nurses officially lose unemployment benefits
October 6, 2021The striking Saint Vincent Hospital nurses in Worcester will have their unemployment benefits fully discontinued effective the week ending Aug. 7 due to a final decision from the Massachusetts Department of Uninsurance Assistance, according to the
October 6, 2021
ARPA funds at risk of fraud and abuse, watchdogs say
October 6, 2021As the Legislature wrapped up its hearings to inform the major American Rescue Plan Act spending decisions they are poised to make, advocates made their closing arguments for pursuing a range of investments they said could represent a significant
October 6, 2021
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