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Peak homebuying season brings more sales, higher prices to Central Mass.

The Central Massachusetts market for single-family homes is heating up, as June saw an increase in both total sales and median prices.

Marriott hotel in Milford sold for $6.8M

Fairfield is Marriott’s value-focused brand, with fewer amenities and more affordable rooms than more premium Marriott brands, including Westin and Renaissance Hotels.

International market opening on Worcester’s Pleasant Street

Joining another Seabra Foods store in Framingham, this will be the firm’s second Central Massachusetts location. Seabra has additional Massachusetts locations in Attleboro and Fall River, part of an 18-store portfolio with locations in New Jersey and Florida.

New operator of D’Errico’s location buys Worcester building for $1.2M

Vitória has 15 locations in total across Massachusetts, according to Google Maps listings. The company has been expanding since it took over operation of D’Errico’s, opening a Burlington location earlier in 2025.
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With Rhode Island acquisition, Aubuchon hardware now in every New England state

Westminster-based hardware store firm W.E. Aubuchon Co. will soon have its first presence in the Ocean State, following the acquisition of an Ace Hardware store in the village of Wyoming, Rhode Island.

DCU Center completes $2.2M sound system upgrade with help of local firms

In the years after the DCU first opened in 1982, the venue attracted a number of high-profile acts who sought out the venue as a better alternative to the since-demolished Boston Garden.

Lawmakers consider boosting incentives for starter home zoning

The Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Business heard testimony Tuesday in support of legislation that aims at starter homes -- those that have at least three bedrooms and are no larger than 1,850 square feet of heated living area -- in a bid to make homeownership more accessible and affordable.

Westborough firm purchases Milford nursing facility for $6.8M

A Westborough firm operating four nursing homes in Massachusetts has purchased a 135-bed facility in Milford for $6.75 million. 
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Preservation Worcester selects new leader in St. John’s director, Holy Cross alum

Following the planned retirement of Preservation Worcester’s long-time executive director, the historic preservation nonprofit has named Patrick Maloney as its incoming leader.

Ameresco to build $240M hydroelectric facility in Juneau

Ameresco, a Framingham-based energy solutions company, is partnering with Juneau Hydropower Inc. to develop a $240-million, 19.8-megawatt...
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