Monica Benevides

Rockland Trust Co., which opened two branches in Worcester last year, has named two new people to its board, concurrently with parent company Independent Bank Corp.

Renee Diaz, founder of popular Worcester bakery The Queen’s Cups, is side-stepping into party planning, launching a second business aimed at organizing and coordinating smaller, more intimate events. 

Brew City Grill & Brew House on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester has temporarily closed, with ownership citing increased COVID-19 cases and restaurant capacity restrictions.

Clinton Savings Bank has named longtime credit executive Cary Forman as its new senior vice president and chief lending officer, the bank announced on Wednesday.

After working for the city for more than 34 years, Eileen Cazaropoul is retiring as Worcester’s Chief Information Officer, the city announced on Tuesday.

Joseph Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States at 11 minutes to noon on Wednesday, ending a tumultuous and frequently unpredictable four years under outgoing President Donald Trump.

The City of Worcester is contracting with five local housing agencies to administer $1.9 million in rental assistance to certain eligible residents, the city announced on Tuesday.

A new American Basketball Association team making Worcester its home beginning this year will be named both after the city and one of its own. 

An insulin management system made by Acton medical device company Insulet is now available in Canada, the company announced on Monday.

IC Federal Credit Union in Fitchburg has named Chris Hendry, former senior director of external affairs for UMass Memorial Health Alliance-Clinton, as its new president and CEO, the credit union’s board of directors announced Tuesday.