Central Mass. South

Single family home sales in the city of Worcester more than doubled in April, as sales statewide fell slightly but continued to outpace last year's growth.

Responding to concerns from the state about access to inpatient psychiatric care in Central Massachusetts, UMass Memorial Health Care announced a formal partnership with Harrington HealthCare in Southbridge.

Nichols College announced Tuesday it has purchased the neighboring Dudley Hill Golf Club and plans to keep it under current management.

About 80 Massachusetts companies, including several based in Worcester County, have exhibits at a manufacturing showcase happening today through Thursday in West Springfield.

Construction has begun on a 43,000-square-foot office space in Sturbridge at the junction of I-84, Route 20, and the Massachusetts Turnpike, according to the project's architect.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said UMass Memorial Health Care should reconsider its plans to close the beds June 1.

FLEXcon, a manufacturer of pressure-sensitive adhesive products, has expanded its leadership teams with three promotions at the executive level.

UMass Memorial Health Care says it will be able to meet the region's behavioral health needs, with the help of area hospitals, if it is allowed to close 13 psychiatric beds at its University Campus.

Oxford laser product manufacturer IPG Photonics saw revenue grow by 38 percent in the first quarter and operating income jump by 45 percent, according to a Tuesday earnings report.

SpencerBANK and Southbridge Savings Bank have taken the merger of their holding companies one step further. Last month, the banks announced they would merge as one institution and rebrand as Cornerstone Bank.