Monica Benevides

The Hanover Insurance Group in Worcester on Wednesday announced it will offer $300 million in senior notes to investors, in order to use the proceeds to pay down its long-term debt.

Linda Cavaioli, the longtime YWCA Central Massachusetts executive director, will retire at the end of June, she confirmed Thursday morning.

The Massachusetts Pirates, a Worcester arena football team, will join the Indoor Football League following its departure from the National Arena League, team Founder and President Jawad Yatim announced on Wednesday.

The popular Crust Bakeshop on Main Street will open a second location as soon as this fall, owner Alexis Kelleher confirmed on Wednesday.

United Way of Tri-County in Framingham has received grants totaling $499,983 to upgrade parts of its food delivery programs, according to an announcement Tuesday from the Gov. Charlie Baker Administration.

The Innovation Institute at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative and San Francisco software company Lever have opened the third round of their Intrapreneur Challenge, which will focus on the theme COVID-19 health and safety, according to a Tuesday announcement.

The MassHire Central Region Workforce Board has received a $225,000 grant to help provide commercial driver’s license training and placement services for 45 unemployed or underemployed workers, the agency announced on Friday.

The Worcester Red Sox unveiled the team’s 2021 season jerseys and caps on Monday, marking the two-year anniversary since plans for the Polar Park baseball stadium were first announced, according to a press release. 

Suzette Crêperie & Café officially opened in Worcester’s Canal District on Saturday, setting up shop in the former Weintraub’s Deli at 126 Water St.