Central Mass. South

As part of the Boston-based state agency Massachusetts Clean Energy Center’s ongoing efforts to combat climate change, four Worcester County climatetech organizations have received a cut of $4.2 million in grants.

Two Eastern Massachusetts real estate firms have snatched up seven Worcester properties.

Two lawsuits by former employees of the dispensary accuse the company of a number of wrongdoings.

Employees at the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, Shepherd & Goldstein of Worcester, and Nichols College in Dudley are on the up and up.

While candlepin’s glory days are yet to return, there's hope the Worcester-born pastime will live on for future generations.

The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts has awarded $890,455 through its Activation Fund grants program to eight local organizations addressing health issues throughout the community. 

The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services has signed onto a 10-year lease at the Southbridge Innovation Center. 

UMass Memorial Health executives constitute six of the 18 highest-paid nonprofit chief executives in Central Massachusetts when ranked by total compensation for the most recent fiscal year available.

Spencer-based adhesive manufacturer Flexcon has hired its first chief commercial officer to enhance its organizational priorities in order to expand into markets and territories. 

Ernie Herrman, president and CEO of The TJX Cos. in Framingham, was the highest-paid CEO among Central Massachusetts public companies for fiscal 2023.