Issue Highlights
Page One
GREENING OF CENTRAL MASS. – A state and local push is on to make Worcester and MetroWest a hub for renewable energy.
SMALL REQUESTS – Tiny towns in Central Mass. fight against cities for federal stimulus dollars.
CHECKING IN – How many hotels can the Worcester region support?
News & Analysis
TO TARP OR NOT TO TARP – Commonwealth National Bank of Worcester thinks twice about accepting funds through the federal Troubled Asset Relief Program.
IN THE CLOUDS – MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham teams up with Floating Hospital in Boston to treat sick kids.
ON THE MOVE – Worcester lands a German fiber optics company.
Special Focus: Real Estate & Development
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE – Unfortunately, the operative word for construction in Central Mass. is stalled.
CREATIVE CONDOS – A Marlborough developer gives owners free-reign.
COMMERCIAL RE – Deals gets smaller for brokers of office space.
NORTHERN EXPOSURE – A New Hampshire company invests in Fitchburg and Warren.
NOT AS PRICEY – Million-dollar homes fewer and farther between in 2008.
The Lists
Shop Talk Q&A with Timothy Clifford, president and CEO of Workscape in Marlborough.
Staff Columns
Departments
Briefing: Patrick’s Transportation Plan
Upcoming Issues
March 16 Issue: Special focus is Corporate Philanthropy. The List: Community Foundations in Central Mass.
March 30 Issue: Special focus is Health Care Heroes. The List: Hospitals in Central Mass.
April 13 Issue: Special focus is the annual Meetings Guide. The List: Hotels in Central Mass.
