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Technology

  • Northborough IT Firms Merge

    Matthew L. Brown March 31, 2009

    Swiftec IT and SK Technologies Inc. have merged.

    Matthew L. Brown March 31, 2009
  • New China Order For AMSC

    Matthew L. Brown March 31, 2009

    Devens-based American Superconductor Corp. said it has expanded its involvement with the Shanghai Electric Cable Research Institute and has taken a new order for high temperature superconductor wire.

    Matthew L. Brown March 31, 2009
  • 101 E-Commerce | Tips for getting online revenues cranking

    Shaun Tolson March 30, 2009

    Your business may be successful and holding steady, but now what? For those looking to take the next step, e-commerce is the logical answer.

    Shaun Tolson March 30, 2009
  • Chinese Co. Buys Marlborough Property

    March 30, 2009

    An arm of China’s Ministry of Education has acquired 280 Locke Dr. in Marlborough for $9.06 million in hopes of establishing a prep school for Chinese students.

    March 30, 2009
  • Rypos Of Holliston Makes Dirty Diesel Engines Cleaner | When government regulation is good for business

    Matthew L. Brown March 30, 2009

    When we at the WBJ hear about government regulation, it’s usually not spoken of in nice ways. But I met with an area CEO recently who is actually hoping that California’s strict diesel emissions laws come to Massachusetts.

    Matthew L. Brown March 30, 2009
  • Matthew L. Brown March 30, 2009
  • Clark Student Develops Social Site For Int'l College Kids

    Shaun Tolson March 30, 2009

    A new interactive web site developed by a graduate student at Worcester-based Clark University is aimed at helping colleges bolster their enrollment by reaching out to international students.

    Shaun Tolson March 30, 2009
  • Political Fight On Biologics Heats Up

    Eileen Kennedy March 30, 2009

    A political battle over drug costs and development is heating up at our nation’s capital. And the resolution of the debate will no doubt impact biotechnology companies in Central Massachusetts.

    Eileen Kennedy March 30, 2009
  • Shop Talk: Q&A with Sascha Deri, AltE

    March 30, 2009

    Hudson-based AltE (known until last year as the Alternative Energy Store) is one of many firms hoping to benefit from the Obama administration’s promise of an increase in federal funding and tax credits for renewable energy.

    March 30, 2009
  • March 27, 2009
  • EMC Helps Finance Partner Company

    March 27, 2009

    EMC Corp. of Hopkinton has agreed to provide $100 million in financing to California backup, recovery and archive company Quantum Corp.

    March 27, 2009
  • 3Com Lands Mexico Health Care Contract

    Matthew L. Brown March 26, 2009

    Marlborough-based 3Com Corp. says the Mexican Social Security Health Institute will use the company's switches in a far-reaching network upgrade.

    Matthew L. Brown March 26, 2009
  • Kelleher Rises To President At SEM

    March 24, 2009

    Security Engineered Machinery Co. Inc. of Westborough has promoted Andrew Kelleher to president.

    March 24, 2009
  • Framingham Firm Adds Reminder Function To Site

    Eileen Kennedy March 23, 2009

    An online party planning web site has added to its catalog of entertaining services: a reminder of upcoming birthdays.

    Eileen Kennedy March 23, 2009
  • EPA Extends Caliper Contract

    March 20, 2009

    The EPA has announced that it will continue a contract with Caliper Life Sciences of Hopkinton for another year.

    March 20, 2009
  • Netezza Moving To NYSE

    March 20, 2009

    Marlborough data management company Netezza Corp. has filed an application to list its stock on the New York Stock Exchange.

    March 20, 2009

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Today's Poll

Should Madison Properties be forced to sell its Polar Park-adjacent land?
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Poll Description

When City of Worcester and Worcester Red Sox officials announced in 2018 the plan to construct the Polar Park baseball stadium in the Canal District, a key part of the economic development effort was a partnership with Boston developer Madison Properties to redevelop five properties around the ballpark into residences, hotels, and office buildings, with openings scheduled to begin in 2021 when the stadium opened.

All five of those Madison projects are significantly behind schedule and only one has come to fruition -- the high-end 228-apartment complex The Revington -- although the Canal District has seen other non-Madison developments come online, including The Cove and District 120 apartment complexes. All developments in Central Massachusetts have faced headwinds since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, including trouble obtaining affordable financing, shortage of materials and labor, and downturns in the commercial real estate and life sciences industries.

The slow development of the Madison properties was the main reason cited by City officials for why the City's plan to not use general taxpayer funds to pay for the $160-million Polar Park has failed. Members of the City Council have gone as far as to call for one key Madison property to perhaps be seized by eminent domain to make way for a new developer.