Isabel Tehan

MetroWest Nonprofit Network in Framingham has named Leah Parker-Moldover as its new executive director. She will begin her tenure at the organization on Thursday.

Worcester-based Washburn-Garfield, an industrial pipe, valve, and fitting supplier, has been acquired by The Collins Cos., a distributor in East Windsor, Connecticut.

Smoothie King, a Texas-based food and beverage company with more than 1,350 stores internationally, is opening its first Massachusetts storefront in Maynard.

Worcester food manufacturer Table Talk Pies has named Isaac Long as its new president, effective immediately. He takes over for Harry Kokkinis, a third-generation leader of the company who will become executive chairman.

Jennifer Cote has served as interim CFO at Holliston-based Harvard Bioscience since January. The life science equipment manufacturer has now moved to make that role permanent, effective immediately, according to a Tuesday press release from the life science developer.

The global pharmaceutical company has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for commercial cell therapy manufacturing in Devens.

UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester and the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, jail, and house of correction are piloting a new program to study the substance abuse treatment options available to incarcerated populations.

Worcester nonprofit Spectrum Health Systems, which specializes in mental health and substance use treatment, is set to open two new facilities in Westborough in 2024, including a new headquarters.

Notre Dame Academy has appointed Sherri Pitcher its new chief advancement officer, making her responsible for philanthropy and engagement strategy at the private all-girls school in Worcester.

City of Worcester Mayor Joe Petty is requesting a public hearing on the April closure of several Community Healthlink programs, according to the agenda for Tuesday’s City Council meeting.