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Mass. commissioner: Federal Pell Grant cuts could jeopardize free community college

If enacted, Pell Grant cuts approved by the U.S. House could upend free community college programs that are just getting started in Massachusetts and saddle current and former students with more student loan debt, public higher education officials warned this week.

New Hampshire firm looking to purchase public water supply company for Millbury, Oxford as part of wider $100M deal

Aquarion’s operations in Massachusetts distribute water to about 12,000 customers.

Insulet, EyePoint & NanoDx receive $2M in tax incentives to create life sciences jobs

Three Central Massachusetts companies have split more than $2 million in tax incentives as part of a broader state initiative to create new life sciences industry jobs across the commonwealth. 

Jay Leno helps Westborough nonprofit break fundraising record

Westborough-based nonprofit DetecTogether has raised an unprecedented amount of funding for its early cancer detection advocacy through the organization’s Sweet 16 Gala & Auction, headlined by comedian and TV host Jay Leno.
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🔒Q&A: More than balls & strikes at The Umpire Channel

Katz has found a unique niche in the digital space and is now taking his channel to new heights after winning the WooTank Intercollegiate Showdown, a pitch competition where college students present their business ideas and receive funding to grow their startups.

Movers & Shakers for June 16, 2025

Employees at ERA Key Realty Services, First Financial Trust, and Seder & Chandler are making moves in their careers.

🔒A turn for the worse: In the annual midyear survey, WBJ readers say their outlook for the 2025 economy has soured since the start...

More than half (51%) of WBJ readers believe the U.S. economy will decline in the second half of this year.

🔒A $250M gap in the safety net: Central Mass. hospitals fight for their financial lives as state’s Health Safety Net reaches historic deficit

The state’s HSN is operating at an estimated $250 million deficit for fiscal 2025, dumping the burden of payment directly onto the state’s health centers and hospitals.
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Two Central Mass. apartments receive financing as part of $18.7M deal

Two multi-family properties in Central Massachusetts have received loans as part of a wider three-property announcement of financing worth a total of $18.65 million.

Senate plans Wednesday vote for $532M budget bill

The Senate next Wednesday plans to vote on a $532 million budget bill that delivers more than...
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