Blackstone Valley

Government & Politics

Central Mass. nonprofits share $383K of state small-business grants

Seven nonprofits in Central Massachusetts will share $383,000 among more than $2 million statewide given by the Baker Administration to help small businesses.

Government & Politics

Stephanie Ramey is transforming $900K into heads in beds

In April, Stephanie Ramey was promoted from corporate and events sales manager to executive director of Discover Central Massachusetts.

Government & Politics

Labor vs. Administration: Ballot pits nurses against hospitals

Labor-versus-management fights usually take place in a meeting room, or maybe on the picket lines. This one will take place at the polls.

Small Business

Fidelity Bank sets up $300K microloan funds in Gardner, Winchendon, Templeton

Fidelity Bank has set up microloan funds to help small businesses in Gardner and Winchendon, where Colonial Co-Operative Bank, with which Fidelity has merged, had branches.

Agriculture

Movers & Shakers

Eight Central Mass. businesspeople were on the move this issue.

Hospitality

B.Y.O.F.: Local breweries and restaurants have created a symbiotic relationship

Breweries often just want to focus on beer, leaving nearby restaurants to benefit and lending a community feel to breweries where patrons are encouraged to bring their own take-out.

Energy

Millbury solar firm installs free system for Marine Corps vet

A Millbury solar firm says it has installed a solar panel system on a U.S. Marine Corps sergeant's house after it was rebuilt following a fire.

News

Detox facility opening in Millbury

A substance abuse treatment facility will open next month in Millbury with a capacity to treat up to 39 individuals with drug or alcohol addiction.

Economy

Companies, advocates say marijuana firms are agreeing to excessive host community payments

According to marijuana industry advocates and lawmakers, cities and towns ask for what they call exorbitant cash payments and services, which advocates say don't comply with the law.

News

Worcester law office acquires Uxbridge estate planning firm

Worcester-based Estate Preservation Law Offices has acquired the trust and estate planning, elder law and probate services of Uxbridge firm Cove & Hogarth.

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