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Grant may lay groundwork for more federal climate aid
Alison Kuznitz | State House News Service May 10, 2023As Massachusetts prepares to compete for federal funding to support climate resiliency projects, state officials can rely on an initial grant to help fine-tune their plan and seek feedback from stakeholders, including marginalized communities.
Following tumultuous year, City of Worcester to increase funding for DEI office by 67%
Isabel Tehan May 10, 2023The City of Worcester’s $848-million budget for the coming fiscal year is delivering on promises to give more resources and funding to the Executive Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, with a 67% increase in the financial allotment given to…
R.H. White promotes two executives, including fourth-generation family member to president
Timothy Doyle May 10, 2023Auburn-based contractor and water utility manager R.H. White Companies promoted Thomas White to president and Jeffrey Towle to chief operating officer, both reporting to CEO James McCarthy, who since 2019 served as president and CEO.
Worcester metro gas prices down 4 cents this week
Moesha Nugent May 9, 2023Greater Worcester gasoline prices decreased 4 cents per gallon over the past week. Though at $3.43, it is 4 cents higher than last month's average of $3.39 per gallon.
Worcester marketing agency expands to Florida, aiming for cannabis market
Timothy Doyle May 9, 2023Worcester-based Studio Jade opened a second office in Gainesville, Florida, positioning itself for a possible change in cannabis laws in that state.
Lawmaker says regional gaps in auto insurance are not equitable or fair
Sam Drysdale | State House News Service May 9, 2023Some state lawmakers are looking to change how heavily a resident's ZIP code weighs in determining the cost of their auto insurance, claiming that people of color in low-income and urban areas pay higher rates.
Five cities make DEI commitments in real estate
Michael P. Norton | State House News Service May 9, 2023Leaders from five cities joined Lt. Gov Kim Driscoll Monday to sign a compact committing themselves to increasing the number of minority-owned and women-owned firms in private real estate development.
Index: Central Mass. business confidence trending toward pessimism
Isabel Tehan May 8, 2023The business confidence index ticked lower for the second month in a row among businesses in Central Massachusetts, falling 1.4 points to a score of 50.3, nearing pessimistic territory on the region’s economy.
Girls Inc. puts CEO & COO on leave as programs suspended
Isabel Tehan May 8, 2023The CEO and chief operating officer of Girls Inc. of Worcester have been placed on administrative leave amid the suspension of all programming at the nonprofit, the organization announced Friday.
AG pushes to eliminate electric suppliers, following $525M consumer overpayment report
State House News Service | Alison Kuznitz May 8, 2023Competitive electric suppliers that purport to offer cheaper rates while in reality costing Massachusetts residents hundreds of dollars each year could be thwarted by Attorney General Andrea Campbell and lawmakers this session.
Today's Poll
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.
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Worcester Business Journal presents a special commemorative edition celebrating the 300th anniversary of the city of Worcester. This landmark publication covers the city and region’s rich history of growth and innovation.
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