Professional Services

Former Massachusetts lieutenant governor and lifelong Shrewsbury resident Karyn Polito on Thursday was appointed to the board of Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc.

State education officials use criteria that allows exclusionary admissions practices at vocational technical schools, leaving behind students of color, English language learners and students with disabilities, according to a new lawsuit filed by a coalition of educational advocacy groups.

A corporation co-registered to Bechara Fren of Franklin, who also co-owns the Mill Street apartment complex in Worcester whose roof collapsed and displaced all the residents, has sold a Framingham apartment complex and nearby property for $13.6 million.

A new hotline went live Monday morning to offer free and confidential legal advice to patients seeking reproductive and abortion care in Massachusetts, including those who do not live in the state.

Worcester-based The Hanover Insurance Group has appointed Kate Williams to the role of president of excess and surplus.

Fitchburg Access Television has moved its studio and offices to 780 Main St. in Fitchburg, the Rollstone Bank & Trust building.

Joffrey Smith, CEO of Joffrey Smith Financial Group, officially opened his new location at 8 Norwich St. in Worcester, and unveiled his insurtech startup Concordia Exchange at a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday.

The Massachusetts Attorney General earlier in January reopened the case where Peterson Oil delivered heating fuel to the state allegedly containing too much biodiesel.

Land-use attorneys help developers smooth the path with a knowledge of local codes and laws, and the ability to reach out to community leaders.

People are on the move at UMass Memorial Health, Bay State Savings Bank, and more.