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  • Developer: Milford Casino Site Safer Than Boston-Area Proposals

    Andy Metzger State House News Service January 31, 2013

    While Boston-area mayors go back and forth on two neighboring casino proposals, another prospective developer is glad to be outside the urban area as he seeks approval of a casino in Milford.

    Andy Metzger State House News Service January 31, 2013
  • New Deal Has Sharks At DCU Through 2016

    January 22, 2013

    The Worcester Sharks will have signed on for three more seasons on the ice at the DCU Center, the team and city officials announced today.

    January 22, 2013
  • Milford In The Running For Casino; Worcester Slot Prospects Murky

    January 16, 2013

    Developer David Nunes was one of several aspiring casino developers to pay a $400,000 application fee to the state just before Tuesday's 5 p.m. deadline, according to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.

    January 16, 2013
  • Casino Filing Deadline Looms

    Rick Saia January 14, 2013

    With the application deadline on Tuesday, the state gaming commission is waiting for 11th-hour applications for up to four gambling sites throughout Massachusetts that were permitted under the 2011 gaming expansion law.

    Rick Saia January 14, 2013
  • Slots In Central Mass.?

    January 7, 2013

    Under the state's expanded gaming legislation, a slots parlor and up to three resort-style casinos can be built in the commonwealth. Each of the casinos will be in a different region of the state, but the slots parlor can go anywhere.

    January 7, 2013
  • Firm Drops Pursuit Of Slots In Littleton

    January 3, 2013

    Less than two weeks after an announcement that Toronto-based Clairvest Group was considering a Littleton development for a slots parlor, the company said it's decided to look elsewhere.

    January 3, 2013
  • Waste Disposal Rules To Impact Hotels, Food Stores

    Colleen Quinn State House News Service December 14, 2012

    To reduce waste disposal by 2 million tons per year by 2020, hotels, grocery chains and other large institutions in Massachusetts will face a ban on food and organic waste and the state's solid waste incinerator moratorium will be modified, under

    Colleen Quinn State House News Service December 14, 2012
  • Gaming Commissioner Stresses Collaboration

    December 13, 2012

    Massachusetts Gaming Commissioner Bruce Stebbins said the state is working to make sure it's transparent in its efforts to bring gaming to the commonwealth and wants potential developers to work closely with communities.

    December 13, 2012
  • Council Addresses Report Of Gaming Interest In Worcester Site

    December 12, 2012

    Worcester city council members expressed interest in talking with developers who have proposals for gaming facilities in the city, but City Manager Michael V. O'Brien said that industry having a presence in Worcester is "a fantasy" at this point.

    December 12, 2012
  • Ex-State Official To Lead Tower Hill

    Rick Saia December 4, 2012

    A leader in conservation at the state and national levels who served in the administration of former governor Mitt Romney has been named the new executive director of the Worcester County Horticultural Society and

    Rick Saia December 4, 2012
  • 2012: A Look Back. Here are 5 notable business stories that made headlines in the MetroWest-495 region.

    December 3, 2012

    As the country continues to shake off the effects of the recession that hit in 2007, MetroWest's vibrant economy stands out.

    December 3, 2012
  • Westborough Entertainment Firm Sees Revenue Rebound

    November 27, 2012

    Westborough-based Paid Inc., which went through a major management shakeup over the summer, posted record revenue in its third quarter, setting the stage for its biggest year of sales in more than 15 years of business.

    November 27, 2012
  • New Worcester Bar To Open

    Emily Micucci November 9, 2012

    A new nightclub with capacity for 400 will open at 90 Commercial St. in Worcester in December, according to a statement by the owners.

    Emily Micucci November 9, 2012
  • MetroWest Employers: Our Challenges Aren't What You Might Think

    October 30, 2012

    If someone asked you to identify the biggest challenges that area employers face, you couldn't be blamed for answering "taxes" or "finding the right workers."

    October 30, 2012
  • Marlborough Achieves Cultural District Designation

    October 15, 2012

    Marlborough has become the second Central Massachusetts community to achieve a cultural district designation from the state, the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) announced.

    October 15, 2012
  • Bill Would Put Choke-Saver Safety Rule On All Eateries

    State House News Service October 15, 2012

    Coffee shops, bistros and so-called holes in the wall will no longer be allowed to skirt a state health law if a bill passed by the Massachusetts House last week becomes law.

    State House News Service October 15, 2012

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The Massachusetts House passed an overhaul marijuana oversight bill on June 4, part of which would raise the retail license limit for each business from three to six over a three-year period. The three-license limit was established to prevent large companies from taking over the legal cannabis industry and push out smaller firms. However, the new six-license-limit proposal is seen as a way for firms to achieve economies of scale and survive in the ultra-competitive industry.