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Hospitality & Tourism

  • Wine recorking bill returned to Baker's table

    State House News Service October 17, 2016

    The Legislature on Monday shipped a bill dealing with the re-corking of wine back to Gov. Charlie Baker's desk after agreeing with a wording change he proposed last month.

    State House News Service October 17, 2016
  • Worcester hotel developer named Hilton developer of the year

    Sam Bonacci October 14, 2016

    The developer of Worcester's Homewood Suites by Hilton has been recognized by the hotel company as the developer of the year for long-term stay Hilton locations.

    Sam Bonacci October 14, 2016
  • Restaurant group to open new Sturbridge location

    Sam Bonacci October 12, 2016

    Table 3 Restaurant Group is set to officially open its newest location in Sturbridge at the end of the month.

    Sam Bonacci October 12, 2016
  • Worcester restaurant closing after 25 years

    Sam Bonacci October 11, 2016

    A long-standing Park Avenue restaurant in Worcester has announced it will go out with a bang this Saturday with a live band to help celebrate 25 years in business.

    Sam Bonacci October 11, 2016
  • Baker puts a cork in wine bottle bill

    State House News Service October 3, 2016

    Concerned that it might extend re-corking privileges in an uncertain manner, Gov. Charlie Baker recommended a technical change Friday to a bill that would let people have a last glass at home.

    State House News Service October 3, 2016
  • Niche Hospitality leaves Shrewsbury Street; sells location for $500K

    Sam Bonacci September 21, 2016

    For the first time since 2007, the Niche Hospitality restaurant group will not have a presence on Shrewsbury Street, having sold the location to a new restauranteur.

    Sam Bonacci September 21, 2016
  • Expansion of 'cork and carry' law revived

    State House News Service September 20, 2016

    Patrons at Massachusetts taverns and private clubs may soon be able to take a partially-drunk bottle of wine home with them under legislation approved by the Senate Monday morning.

    State House News Service September 20, 2016
  • Tourism travel up in Central Mass.

    Sam Bonacci September 12, 2016

    Tourism travel is up in North Central Massachusetts, according to the latest hotel tax data for the region's largest communities.

    Sam Bonacci September 12, 2016
  • Worcester developer, restauranteur forge unlikely pact

    Sam Bonacci September 12, 2016

    The company behind the 6.2-acre The Grid District development has partnered with a restaurant group for its six eateries in a novel partnership that could be a boon to both organization.

    Sam Bonacci September 12, 2016
  • SeaChange secures London film streaming deal

    Brad Kane September 6, 2016

    As the Acton company moves forward with new leadership trying to rectify its financials, SeaChange International on Tuesday announced it is nearing a deal with a London-based film and television distributor to use SeaChange's platform to stream

    Brad Kane September 6, 2016
  • Jack's Abby to open another Framingham tasting room

    September 6, 2016

    Framingham brewer Jack's Abby Craft Lager has proposed expanding its new facilities even further by opening a tasting room at the building next door to its 100 Clinton St. location.

    September 6, 2016
  • Businesses jumping through new OT hoops

    Susan Shalhoub August 29, 2016

    With the new federal overtime pay rule set to take effect Dec. 1, Central Massachusetts businesses are educating themselves, planning changes – and offering opinions.

    Susan Shalhoub August 29, 2016
  • 40 under 40: Brian Treitman

    August 26, 2016

    Treitman started B.T.'s Smokehouse in 2007 out of an 18-foot trailer in Brimfield and since his restaurant has been ranked the No. 1 BBQ joint in New England and No. 20 in the U.S.

    August 26, 2016
  • 40 Under 40: Oriola Koci

    August 26, 2016

    Koci worked for big corporations until four years ago, when she and her husband – Enton Mehillaj, also from Albania – decided hard work and risk-taking could lead to powerful rewards.

    August 26, 2016
  • Mexican restaurant opens in Northborough

    Sam Bonacci August 25, 2016

    Tío Juan's Margaritas Mexican Restaurant has opened a new location in Northborough, marking its eighth Massachusetts location and the first with the new corporate design.

    Sam Bonacci August 25, 2016
  • Bull Mansion restaurant to open in September

    Sam Bonacci August 1, 2016

    The new owners of Worcester's Bull Mansion have announced they will open their 130-seat restaurant near downtown this September.

    Sam Bonacci August 1, 2016

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Should more be done to connect Worcester neighborhoods separated by I-290?
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The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Board will soon begin a study assessing redesign options for the Vernon Street Bridge over Interstate 290 in an effort to connect the Worcester neighborhoods that sit on either side. The project aims to bolster mobility and access, which target community goals including affordable housing and expanded park space, and multimodal safety improvements to reduce conflicts between vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. So far, the project has received $125,000 in funding from the planning board in addition to $625,000 in state and federal commitments.