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The deal, announced in a Monday press release, seeks to accelerate Waters’ expansion into high-growth markets and deliver cost and revenue synergies.
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State's health secretary steps down, undersecretary takes over on permanent basis
July 11, 2025After a more than two-year tenure in which she charted the state's path through the tumultuous Steward Health Care collapse, Health and Human Services Secretary Kate Walsh will step down, the Healey administration announced Friday.
July 11, 2025
Sponsored articleCustomized Corporate Partnerships at The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory: Strategic Visibility, Exclusive Access, and Community Impact
May 12, 2025As Worcester continues to grow into a hub for innovation, arts, and culture, The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for the Performing Arts is stepping forward with a refreshed vision for corporate engagement.
May 12, 2025
Cannabis regulators meet with senators as potential restructuring looms
July 11, 2025Leaders at the Cannabis Control Commission have been busy meeting with senators, including Senate President Karen Spilka, as a House-approved bill overhauling the CCC awaits Senate action.
July 11, 2025
Westborough firm purchases Milford nursing facility for $6.8M
July 10, 2025A Westborough firm operating four nursing homes in Massachusetts has purchased a 135-bed facility in Milford for $6.75 million.
July 10, 2025
Preservation Worcester selects new leader in St. John’s director, Holy Cross alum
July 10, 2025Following the planned retirement of Preservation Worcester’s long-time executive director, the historic preservation nonprofit has named Patrick Maloney as its incoming leader.
July 10, 2025
Report: Mass. opioid overdose deaths dropped by 36% in 2024
July 10, 2025Massachusetts experienced a more than 36% decrease in opioid-related overdose deaths in 2024, the state Substance Addiction Services Bureau reported Wednesday.
July 10, 2025
Marlborough Hospital to merge with UMass Memorial Medical Center
July 10, 2025Public health regulators approved the merger of UMass Memorial Medical Center (UMMMC) and Marlborough Hospital on Wednesday, with the licensing overhaul deepening an existing affiliation that's expected to improve patient care and reduce operating costs.
July 10, 2025
Basketball coach again tops UMass Chan chancellor as highest-paid state employee
July 9, 2025While workers at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester once again made up the largest percentage of the state’s highest-paid state employees in 2024, UMass men’s basketball Head Coach Frank Martin once again topped the list.
July 9, 2025
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Akoya Biosciences completes $20M acquisition by Billerica biotech firm
July 8, 2025After months of negotiations, including those with an anonymous, unsolicited third party, Marlborough-based biotech firm Akoya Biosciences has officially been acquired by Quanterix.
July 8, 2025
Fitchburg private school surpasses fundraising goal by 25%, creates $10M endowment
July 8, 2025After losing its primary financial backer, St. Bernard's High School in Fitchburg has surpassed its original fundraising goal to establish stability through an endowment fund now totaling $10.3 million.
July 8, 2025
Senator pitches happy hour bill as restaurants, package stores unite in opposition
July 8, 2025Cities and towns would have the option to offer happy hour promotions for alcoholic beverages during specific time windows under proposals from Cyr and Rep. Samantha Montaño (S 217 / H 443). Happy hour has been banned in Massachusetts since 1984, as officials sought to alleviate drunk driving.
July 8, 2025
Five residential Northbridge properties bought by Uxbridge firm for $3M
July 7, 2025Five multifamily residences constructed over a century ago in Northbridge have been purchased for a combined $3 million.
July 7, 2025
Dean College selects accomplished dancer as new leader for arts school
July 7, 2025Ursprung has been part of the Dean College faculty since 2016 and most recently served as interim assistant dean.
July 7, 2025
Former B.T.’s location in Worcester to become sister restaurant of popular healthy eatery
July 7, 2025Nashville hot chicken is a spicy version of fried chicken often served over bread with pickles. First created in the 1930s, the style of chicken has exploded in popularity over the last decade.
July 7, 2025
Mechanics Hall taps former Hanover Theatre executive as new executive director
July 7, 2025Montaner helped The Hanover Theatre open in 2008 following the $32-million renovation, which brought the theater space back to life.
July 7, 2025
Mass. business confidence remained pessimistic in June amid tariffs, Big Beautiful Bill concerns
July 7, 2025Business confidence in Massachusetts inched upward in June, yet remained in pessimistic territory for the fourth month in a row.
July 7, 2025
Northborough construction firm fined $744K over wage laws, misclassification of workers
July 7, 2025A Northborough-based construction company and its president have been fined $744,224 for allegedly violating a number of employee rights laws impacting 101 workers.
July 7, 2025
Healey signs state's $60.9B annual budget
July 7, 2025Gov. Maura Healey approved a $60.9 billion annual budget and rolled out a companion proposal designed to empower her administration with greater cost-cutting power.
July 7, 2025
Fitchburg State, MWCC & Clinton High School ink early college deal
July 3, 2025Through the partnership, Clinton High School seniors will be able to participate in dual enrollment courses at FSU and MWCC.
July 3, 2025
Physician-assisted suicide bill clears first legislative hurdle
July 3, 2025Legislation that would authorize physician-assisted suicide in Massachusetts cleared its first committee hurdle, this time more quickly than in the past thanks to a new House rule.
July 3, 2025
Advocates push for bill allowing MassHealth seniors to keep thousands in savings
July 3, 2025Dozens of seniors filled a state capitol auditorium Tuesday to plead with lawmakers to expand MassHealth eligibility for older Bay Staters by raising the limit on assets they may keep by thousands of dollars.
July 3, 2025
Last undeveloped CitySquare property purchased for $4.2M by Ohio firm
Updated: July 3, 2025One of Downtown Worcester’s most prominent undeveloped properties is under new ownership, after being purchased for $4.2 million by a firm based in Ohio.
Updated: July 3, 2025
Cannabis regulators suspend cannabis testing license over mold, yeast concerns
July 2, 2025Results that Assured submitted to Metrc showed that just 10 samples out of 17,565 failed for containing total yeast and mold in excess of state limits, a 0.05% failure rate. The CCC said the state's average yeast and mold fail rate is 4.5% of samples.
July 2, 2025
Book of Lists 2024
Worcester Business Journal's annual Book of Lists is filled cover-to-cover with pure market intelligence on significant businesses and players in the Central Massachusetts economy and community. The 45 lists in this 2024 edition highlight the top companies and professionals in sectors including banking & finance, real estate, manufacturing, health care, education, nonprofits, hospitality, and professionals services. This year's edition even includes three lists never previously published.
