May 4, 2026Edition

News

🔒Real Estate Insider Briefs for May 4, 2026

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

🔒Central Mass. business and political leaders oppose rent control, but will voters listen?

Despite their objections, business and political leaders have their work cut out for them. Early polls show the majority of voters favor rent control as housing costs continue to rise.
Banking & Finance

🔒Ed Augustus’ next act: Growing UniBank

Ed Augustus aims to expand UniBank's Worcester customer base.
Education

🔒The selection of Dr. David McManus as chancellor charts a new path for UMass Chan and UMass Memorial Health

As chancellor of UMass Chan Medical School, Dr. David McManus will navigate the relationship between the school and UMass Memorial Health.
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🔒Hit hard by COVID, Good As Gold evolved its business model, prepares to expand

Now back on steady ground, Good As Gold is roasting coffee up to six days a week at its 13,000-square-foot facility on Green Street.
Economy

🔒Business Starts for May 4, 2026

In February, 993 new businesses filed incorporation paperwork in order to do business in the state.
Agriculture

🔒Movers & Shakers for May 4, 2026

Professionals at Cornerstone Bank, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, and more are advancing in their careers.
Opinion

Viewpoint: Worcester’s economy in the AI future

AI will change how we work; fortunately Worcester’s economy is built on a talented workforce who will thrive in the new world.
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Advice

Know How: Vanity metrics need to die

Not all metrics are meaningful, and focusing on the wrong ones can stall growth
Arts & Entertainment

🔒Q&A with Hanover Theatre CEO: Worcester play headed to Broadway

A play developed at the Hanover Theatre is likely headed to Broadway, and president and CEO Alan Seiffert said the project reflects a broader strategy.
Economy

🔒Worcester rents fall for two straight quarters, first since 2010

While modest, the two straight quarters of decline ended a streak of 32 consecutive quarters where the average effective rent climbed in the city. 
Banking & Finance

Anna Maria College to close

Citing financial hardship, Anna Maria College in Paxton will stop academic operations at the end of the spring 2026 semester after 80 years of operation.
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