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Surtax backers point to poor bridge conditions
September 1, 2022Do you know where the nearest structurally deficient bridge is? As of two years ago, the average Massachusetts resident didn't have to travel far to find a span that, while not inherently unsafe, was at a greater risk of structural failure -- just 1
September 1, 2022
Boylston nonprofit receives $70K for outreach and tree planting in Worcester
September 1, 2022New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in Boylston received a $70,559 grant from Massachusetts’ Greening the Gateway Cities Program to plant 100 trees in Worcester and conduct outreach to residents, businesses, and non-profit organizations in the
September 1, 2022
Worcester Housing Authority breaks ground on $8M, 24-unit apartment building
August 31, 2022The Worcester Housing Authority, along with its non-profit affiliate Building Futures Inc., broke ground on a 24-unit residential building, called A Place to Live, aimed at housing members of Worcester’s homeless population.
August 31, 2022
Health care deal could surface in September
August 31, 2022August is coming to a close without a deal on a more than $4 billion economic development bill, but an even pricier piece of unfinished state business is set to bump up against an extended deadline in September.
August 31, 2022
Former treasurer O'Brien to chair Cannabis Commission
August 31, 2022When the Cannabis Control Commission marks its five-year anniversary on Thursday, it will also get a new chairperson -- former state Treasurer Shannon O'Brien.
August 31, 2022
Baker rides train through Worcester in promoting East-West Rail expansion
August 24, 2022Federal and state officials agreed Tuesday that Springfield can play an important role in the revitalization of passenger rail service in America, and Gov. Charlie Baker pledged to use his remaining time in office to put the long-discussed East-West
August 24, 2022
Natick biotech receives preclinical proof of concept for tumor treatment
August 24, 2022Avenge Bio, Inc., a Natick biotechnology company, announced on Monday that a paper has been published on the efficacy of its LOCOcyte immunotherapy platform, which is used to administer treatments to solid tumors.
August 24, 2022
Sprinkler Factory owner seeks special district to allow for redevelopment of former arts gallery site
August 22, 2022New Street Realty Corp. of Worcester is requesting the City of Worcester establish an adaptive reuse overlay district for two Sprinkler Factory properties, which served as the former home of a nonprofits arts gallery.
August 22, 2022
40 Under Forty 2022: Ashling Rowen
Updated: August 22, 2022Four days after she opened Infinity Events, her full-service event planning company, Rowen was faced with the overwhelming challenge of COVID-19.
Updated: August 22, 2022
40 Under Forty 2022: Mike Nicholson
Updated: August 22, 2022Being elected mayor of a city at 25 years old is an impressive feat. Taking the reins of a city in 2020, at the beginning of the COVID pandemic and working to keep the public informed and 35,000 patients vaccinated is impressive at any age.
Updated: August 22, 2022
40 Under Forty 2022: Amanda White
Updated: August 22, 2022With two graduate business degrees, two startup companies, and several nursing certifications, White has the experience and qualifications for leadership.
Updated: August 22, 2022
WBJ announces the 40 Under Forty, Class of 2022
Updated: August 22, 2022Central Massachusetts is brimming with young talent, as scores of people have achieved much in a relatively short period of time, while scores more have the potential to do great things.
Updated: August 22, 2022
40 Under Forty 2022: Nicholas Lazzaro
Updated: August 22, 2022As other seniors in Holy Cross’ class of 2023 ponder what they will do after graduation, Lazzaro will be busy growing his already successful business, working for the good of Millbury public school students, and writing for a local print publication.
Updated: August 22, 2022
40 Under Forty 2022: Ashley Sears Randle
Updated: August 22, 2022Sears Randle’s passion for agriculture started early. She grew up on a dairy farm in Western Mass., making her a fourth-generation working farmer.
Updated: August 22, 2022
40 Under Forty 2022: Natalia Oliver
Updated: August 22, 2022Oliver arrived in the U.S. at the age of 21, bringing only a suitcase from her native Uruguay. Now, at 39, she holds one of the top jobs in Fitchburg, a city of 42,000.
Updated: August 22, 2022
Qualifying Mass. restaurants will soon be able to accept government SNAP benefits for prepared meals
Updated: August 22, 2022Amidst economic uncertainty, Massachusetts will soon become the eighth state to operate the Restaurant Meals Program, a pilot program allowing select restaurants and food trucks to accept SNAP benefits.
Updated: August 22, 2022
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