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  • TJX shareholders call for abortion access report at annual meeting

    Alexander MacDougall June 14, 2022

    At the annual shareholder meeting for TJX Cos., Inc., investors in the Framingham-based retail parent company pressed for a litany of social policies the company could take for its employees, including a report on abortion rights and a paid sick

    Alexander MacDougall June 14, 2022
  • Gould’s Plaza in Acton sells to Colonial Chevrolet president for $7.2M

    Timothy Doyle June 13, 2022

    Gould’s Plaza at 248-270 Great Road in Acton has sold for $7.2 million to East Acton Plaza LLC, an entity registered to Lawrence Gordon, president of Colonial Automotive Group, parent of Colonial Chevrolet of Acton at 171 Great Road.

    Timothy Doyle June 13, 2022
  • Lifting the cannabis ban: One dispensary's fight to change hearts & minds

    Katherine Hamilton Updated: June 13, 2022

    As the chairman and CEO of Southbridge’s first cannabis dispensary, Bob Patton has had a uniquely powerful impact on the town, but it was not easily earned.

    Katherine Hamilton Updated: June 13, 2022
  • How proposed cannabis laws seek to bring more equity to industry

    Alexander MacDougall Updated: June 13, 2022

    Six years after cannabis legalization, the fledgling industry remains unequal. But two new bills aim to make good on that promise of bringing equity.

    Alexander MacDougall Updated: June 13, 2022
  • A refugee & an entrepreneur

    Anthony Buscarino Updated: June 13, 2022

    The two businesses Sonny Phengsomphone has started in Central Massachusetts are just part of his immigrant journey.

    Anthony Buscarino Updated: June 13, 2022
  • TJX divestment of Russia-linked retail chain cost $218M

    Alexander MacDougall May 31, 2022

    Framingham-based TJX Cos. announced in its first quarterly report for the fiscal year the full cost of its divestment from Familia, a Luxembourg-based retailer with considerable operations in Russia.

    Alexander MacDougall May 31, 2022
  • Worcester 300 trivia contest, part 10: The best thing

    Updated: May 30, 2022

    Trivia question: What kitchen task was this device invented by the Hamblin & Russell Manufacturing Co. used for?

    Updated: May 30, 2022
  • TJX Cos. posts $587M profit in first quarter

    Laura Finaldi May 25, 2022

    The TJX Cos. of Framingham reported a strong start to the year, with increases in net sales and a boost in its quarterly profit.

    Laura Finaldi May 25, 2022
  • TikTok retailer Showcase expanding to Natick Mall

    Laura Finaldi May 18, 2022

    Showcase, a Canadian retail company specializing in selling products seen frequently on TikTok or television shows, is coming to Natick as part of a major U.S. expansion.

    Laura Finaldi May 18, 2022
  • Lab space and 41K-sq.-ft. expansion planned for former Neiman Marcus unit at Natick Mall

    Katherine Hamilton May 16, 2022

    At a Wednesday night planning board meeting in Natick, developers detailed plans for the Natick Mall’s former Neiman Marcus department store, which Boston real estate firm The Bulfinch Cos. bought for $12.6 million late last year.

    Katherine Hamilton May 16, 2022
  • Looking back at PPP’s legacy in Central Mass.

    Alexander MacDougall Updated: May 16, 2022

    Overall, more than 20,000 PPP loans for a total of $1.8 billion were given out to businesses across Worcester County, with more than 4,800 and $450 million of those loans going to businesses within the city of Worcester, according to data from the

    Alexander MacDougall Updated: May 16, 2022
  • Worcester 300 trivia contest, part 9: Bay State automobile building

    May 16, 2022

    What is the official name of the building at 67 Millbrook St., the former home of both Bay State Automobile Co. and the Thom McAn shoe company?

    May 16, 2022
  • Q&A: Northborough clothing entrepreneur seeks to provide better sleep

    Brad Kane Updated: May 16, 2022

    For almost four years, Glenn Paradise has been building from scratch a clothing company specializing in sleepwear. His company’s masked hoodie is designed to help those who struggle with getting a good night’s rest, including professional athletes.

    Brad Kane Updated: May 16, 2022
  • Framingham cannabis retailer looks to offer lower-cost buds

    Alexander MacDougall May 12, 2022

    Union Twist, a new licensed cannabis retailer in Framingham, opened its doors to the public on Monday, embarking on a plan to offer products at lower rates than competitors to draw customers in.

    Alexander MacDougall May 12, 2022
  • Amazon Robotics expansion approved in Westborough

    Katherine Hamilton May 4, 2022

    Amazon’s footprint in Westborough will continue to expand with an addition to the Amazon Robotics’ manufacturing facility in the town, which opened in October 2021.

    Katherine Hamilton May 4, 2022
  • 2022 Power 50: Lila Snyder

    Updated: May 2, 2022

    In 2020, Lila Snyder became the first female CEO in the 58-year history of Bose. Under her leadership, the $4-billion audio equipment manufacturer in Framingham has made headlines with its innovative product development.

    Updated: May 2, 2022

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Today's Poll

Should Central Massachusetts' local governments establish a program to provide property tax breaks to small locally-owned businesses or their landlords?
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Poll Description

After six years in business, Worcester craft brewery Redemption Rock Brewing permanently closed its doors on Dec. 29. In the wake of its closure, CEO Dani Babineau said the City of Worcester could be doing more to support small businesses. Brian Treitman expressed a similar sentiment when he announced he would close his B.T.’s Fried Chicken & BBQ in Worcester after the influx of chain restaurants in the region in part had forced him to close up shop. 


Local governments will often offer property tax breaks to businesses and new property developments in an effort to spur economic growth. Nearly all these tax breaks go to large corporations and companies with the connections and resources to advocate for a reduction in their taxes.