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Government & Politics

  • $1.2M statewide economic program launches

    Sam Bonacci February 17, 2016

    A pilot program designed to put cities in touch with economic experts to tackle their most pressing issues has been launched with an initial $1.2 million in funding.

    Sam Bonacci February 17, 2016
  • Fitchburg State names new provost

    Sam Bonacci February 17, 2016

    Fitchburg State University has announced that Alberto J.F. Cardelle will be the university's new provost and vice president for academic affairs.

    Sam Bonacci February 17, 2016
  • Baker signs clean energy 'accord'

    State House News Service February 17, 2016

    Gov. Charlie Baker joined 16 other governors, including all but one New England governor, on Tuesday in signing an common agreement to promote clean energy and transportation and a modern electrical grid in their states.

    State House News Service February 17, 2016
  • State's fifth medical marijuana dispensary opening

    State House News Service February 16, 2016

    As the medical marijuana industry in Massachusetts continues to grow, the state's fifth registered dispensary plans to open for sales this week in Lowell.

    State House News Service February 16, 2016
  • Solar policy could wind up in larger energy bill

    State House News Service February 16, 2016

    If the House and Senate fail to agree on legislation seeking to encourage the solar energy industry, that issue may need to be tackled in a larger energy bill, Sen. Benjamin Downing, the lead Senate negotiator told the News Service.

    State House News Service February 16, 2016
  • DCF budget set to climb

    State House News Service February 16, 2016

    Spending at the Department of Children and Families has soared in recent years amidst a wave of tragic cases involving children under the oversight of the agency charged with guarding against abuse and neglect. And the agency appears in store for

    State House News Service February 16, 2016
  • Spectrum Health president Faris to retire

    Sam Bonacci February 16, 2016

    Spectrum Health Systems President and CEO Charles “Chuck” Faris has announced he will retire in July after 16 years leading the Worcester nonprofit.

    Sam Bonacci February 16, 2016
  • Movers & Shakers

    February 15, 2016

    KRISTIN ZIRKEL was promoted to assistant vice president, senior marketing officer at Clinton Savings Bank in Clinton.

    February 15, 2016
  • Large Business Leader: Elaine Osgood

    Taryn Plumb February 15, 2016

    Over the last three decades, Osgood has grown an initial franchise into the global, increasingly-expanding enterprise, Atlas Travel and Technology Group, Inc.

    Taryn Plumb February 15, 2016
  • Tax program offers life science opportunities

    Travis Mccready Special To The Worcester Business Journal February 15, 2016

    During my first several months as president and CEO of the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, I've been on a listening tour around the state, including a lot of time spent in Central Massachusetts.

    Travis Mccready Special To The Worcester Business Journal February 15, 2016
  • FRESH BEGINNINGS

    February 15, 2016

    Block Advisors is now open at 943 Worcester St. in Natick, offering tax preparation and business services. The office was formerly known as H&R Block.

    February 15, 2016
  • Keep Mass. Life Science Center strong

    February 15, 2016

    After eight years of the Patrick Administration leading the state, it is inevitable that the new sheriff in town will want to make some changes. Sometimes those changes can be dramatic, and other times more subtle and harder to discern.

    February 15, 2016
  • Worcester = Hockeytown?

    February 15, 2016

    As the second largest city in New England, the Worcester region clearly has the demographics and population to be a strong town for minor league sports.

    February 15, 2016
  • Worcester hockey needs $350K from corporations

    Laura Finaldi February 15, 2016

    On top of the millions he is personally sinking into the venture, the owner of Worcester's new hockey franchise needs at least $350,000 in corporate sponsorships in a year before the puck can drop on its first season in October 2017.

    Laura Finaldi February 15, 2016
  • Opioid crisis creating nonprofit demand

    Laura Finaldi February 15, 2016

    The ongoing opioid crisis has created a demand for services that Central Massachusetts organizations are working hard to meet.

    Laura Finaldi February 15, 2016
  • Talk Back

    February 15, 2016

    MILLIONAIRE'S TAXThe so-called Millionaire's Tax could hit small(ish) business owners who have not taken the steps to incorporate.

    February 15, 2016

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As housing prices spike, do you raise your employees' compensation to ensure they can afford to live in Central Mass.?
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Poll Description

In June, the median single-family home price in Worcester County rose by 2.6% to $513,000 while the median home price in Middlesex County climbed by 2.2% to a $905,000. Despite the price increases, the counties saw 10.8% and a 6.2% increases in transactions over the year from June 2024. 

Despite the increase in sales, Massachusetts is experiencing an unhealthy house-price-to-income ratio, with the typical home in Massachusetts costing six times the average annual household income, according to The Boston Globe.