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House passes bill to funnel millions into local road infrastructures
July 24, 2025The House unanimously passed an enhanced Chapter 90 local road funding bond bill Wednesday, as Democrats touted a "fiscally responsible" borrowing approach that will also unlock millions of dollars for other local infrastructure needs throughout the state.
July 24, 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
Framingham contractor relocating headquarters to Class A building
July 24, 2025J.F. White Contracting Co. is moving its Framingham headquarters down the road from its current location.
July 24, 2025
Advocates push for system of Miranda rights in DCF investigations
July 24, 2025Aiming to bolster constitutional protections and ameliorate trauma that parents may experience during Department of Children and Families investigations, advocates want to establish a system of Miranda Rights that would mirror police interactions.
July 24, 2025
Old Sturbridge Village merges with historic RI farm
July 24, 2025Located in the town of Bristol, Rhode Island on Narragansett Bay, Coggeshall Farm Museum is a 48-acre living history museum.
July 24, 2025
Feud between Market Basket board, CEO escalates as two longtime executives fired
July 24, 2025After weeks of relative calm, a power struggle over control of Tyngsborough-based supermarket chain Market Basket has escalated, after the company’s board fired two longtime executives who have sided with suspended CEO and President Arthur T. Demoulas.
July 24, 2025
Herb Chambers offloads 10 Central Mass. facilities as part of larger $1.5B sale to Atlanta firm
July 23, 2025The Herb Chambers Cos., the Somerville-based automotive retail and service firm with ten locations in Central Massachusetts, has finalized its sale to Atlanta-based Asbury Automotive Group for $1.45 billion.
July 23, 2025
Energy group says Trump’s mega-bill will slow clean power projects
July 23, 2025Still, Godfrey urged those "writing the obituary" of the industry to "put their pens down," arguing that clean energy and energy storage companies have endured volatility and upheaval in the past.
July 23, 2025
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State approves health insurance premium hikes for six insurers, reject two others
July 22, 2025The Division of Insurance approved 2026 rates for six insurers in the merged market, which provides a subset of Bay Staters with health insurance through individual and small business plans.
July 22, 2025
Marriott hotel in Milford sold for $6.8M
July 21, 2025Fairfield is Marriott’s value-focused brand, with fewer amenities and more affordable rooms than more premium Marriott brands, including Westin and Renaissance Hotels.
July 21, 2025
International market opening on Worcester’s Pleasant Street
July 21, 2025Joining another Seabra Foods store in Framingham, this will be the firm’s second Central Massachusetts location. Seabra has additional Massachusetts locations in Attleboro and Fall River, part of an 18-store portfolio with locations in New Jersey and Florida.
July 21, 2025
MetroWest Medical Center names its seventh CEO in eight years
July 21, 2025Just over three months after the CEO of MetroWest Medical Center resigned from the role, the Framingham-based facility has selected Greg McFarland as its new leader.
July 21, 2025
Mass. unemployment rate held steady at 4.8% in June
July 21, 2025Massachusetts employers shed 1,900 payroll jobs in June and the statewide unemployment rate remained flat at a level that continues to surpass the national average, according to new data published Friday.
July 21, 2025
New operator of D’Errico’s location buys Worcester building for $1.2M
July 21, 2025Vitória has 15 locations in total across Massachusetts, according to Google Maps listings. The company has been expanding since it took over operation of D’Errico’s, opening a Burlington location earlier in 2025.
July 21, 2025
Greater Worcester Community Foundation establishes fund for people with physical disabilities following $1.3M donation
July 18, 2025Greater Worcester Community Foundation is set to establish a fund dedicated to nonprofits supporting individuals with physical disabilities.
July 18, 2025
Mass. House implements temporary hiring freeze
July 18, 2025Following the Healey administration's playbook, the House has now imposed a temporary hiring freeze. Katherine Palmer, the House's human resources director, announced the measure Wednesday afternoon, shortly after House Democrats met in a private caucus.
July 18, 2025
Worcester native takes over leadership role at Webster Five
July 18, 2025Brian Westerlind has taken on the role of leading Webster Five bank, following the July 1 retirement of President & CEO Don Doyle.
July 18, 2025
Millville transit firm to pay $1M over alleged MassHealth fraud
July 17, 2025A non-emergency transportation company with operations in Worcester County has been ordered to pay $1.05 million.
July 17, 2025
Harvard Bioscience replaces retiring CEO, attempts to regain Nasdaq compliance
July 17, 2025Jim Green will retire from his roles as chairman, president, and CEO of Harvard Bioscience on July 28.
July 17, 2025
House approves bill to protect reproductive, transgender care providers from out-of-state legal threats
July 17, 2025With one top Democrat invoking Yogi Berra's famous "déjà vu all over again" quote, the House on Wednesday approved the latest attempt to strengthen access to reproductive and transgender care in the face of out-of-state legal threats.
July 17, 2025
With Rhode Island acquisition, Aubuchon hardware now in every New England state
July 17, 2025Westminster-based hardware store firm W.E. Aubuchon Co. will soon have its first presence in the Ocean State, following the acquisition of an Ace Hardware store in the village of Wyoming, Rhode Island.
July 17, 2025
Longtime Cognex CEO retires, president takes over
July 17, 2025Natick machine vision firm Cognex has named a new CEO and president, following the retirement of the $915-million public company’s longtime leader, Robert Willett.
July 17, 2025
Westborough firm lands part of $3B U.S. Army energy savings contract in Alabama
July 16, 2025The contract, worth $3 billion and shared among 18 contractors, will see NORESCO assist with energy- and utility-related infrastructure improvements.
July 16, 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.
