May 18, 2026Edition

Here's a round up of the latest real estate and development news from Central Massachusetts.

“Nonprofits in general are considered higher risk,” said Sean O’Connell, president of Fidelity Bank in Leominster. “They can be trickier, because so many considerations go into them.”

Berkshire leaders said the city’s location, infrastructure, and talent pool made it a natural fit for the company’s next phase.

Two Worcester hotels plan to begin construction this year, even as occupancy rates have fallen over the last 16 months

City Manager Eric Batista discusses housing production, stretch codes, commercial growth, and the pressure points shaping Worcester’s next phase of development.

In February, 993 new businesses filed incorporation paperwork with the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, in order to do business in the state.

Central Mass. professionals are on the move at Fitchburg State University, Rockland Trust, and more.

The ask is simple: hire a young person, or fund one.

With the changing landscape of the Worcester media, how do you and your brand or business stay relevant? 

As the novelty of a new ballpark fades, WooSox President Charles Steinberg said the organization’s challenge is to continually evolve the fan experience.

Massport is planning to build a 245-space overflow parking lot at Worcester Regional Airport. 

The Pan-Mass Challenge cycling fundraiser will have its primary start in Worcester for the first time this year, and Central Massachusetts business leaders are preparing for the 2,900 riders and economic attention expected to come this summer.