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Long-awaited social consumption rules could be voted on in December

Social consumption sites were envisioned under the 2016 marijuana voter law but have yet to launch.

🔒New England-style bistro opens in Westborough plaza

The restaurant replaces Tavolino Italian Gourmet, which operated in the space for more than a decade before abruptly closing in February.

Voting open for WBJ’s 2026 Best of Business awards

The BOB awards recognize the best business-to-business companies in Central Massachusetts: those dedicated to excellence and delivering exceptional products.

Historic tavern in Shirley receives $50K to fund accessibility upgrades

The Bull Run Restaurant, a historic tavern in Shirley dating back nearly 300 years, has received a $50,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express.
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🔒From France to Philadelphia to Tom Brady: Historic fountain brought back to life at Beechwood Hotel

A cast iron fountain from the 1800s has taken a long journey of restoration to now be...

🔒Q&A: Railers try to keep community at center ice

The Worcester Railers are Central Massachusetts' only professional hockey team and the ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s New York Islanders. Playing out of Worcester’s DCU Center and heading into their eighth season, the Railers aim to continue to draw fans by being community focused.

🔒A fire closed its newest restaurant after four days. Now, Niche Hospitality is trying to retain its staff during the months-long Vivienne closure.

Now looking at an extended period of time before the restaurant can reopen, the company behind Vivienne is trying to retain its staff through a series of fundraising events.

Central Mass. restaurants receive cut of $900K to address food insecurity

Thirty-one independent restaurants throughout Massachusetts have secured a cumulative $900,000 in state grant funding to address food insecurity, MassDevelopment announced Tuesday.
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O’Brien’s first meeting back at helm of CCC scheduled for October, social consumption hearing delayed

Chairwoman Shannon O'Brien has returned to the Cannabis Control Commission and the agency is delaying the finalization of its long-awaited rules for social marijuana establishments as a result.

Owner of Grafton pub to retire, as new owners come onboard

After 46 years of owning and operating the restaurant, Edward Whiterell has decided to retire.
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