Central Mass. South

Central Massachusetts is home to a wide range of manufacturing companies, including healthcare, industrial, and technology. Here are the five largest manufacturers in the region when ranked by number of local employees, according to surveys completed by the WBJ Research Department.

Construction of a 130,000-square-foot distribution center for Goya Foods broke ground in Webster, according to a Wednesday announcement from Boylston construction contractor RP Masiello, Inc., which is performing the work.

Construction of a water treatment plant in Warren commenced on Saturday with the help of $5 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program, according to a Monday press release from the USDA.

The Sturbridge Agricultural & Equestrian Center on Friday submitted an application with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to construct and operate a racetrack in Sturbridge, marking the first of many steps for pushing forward the proposed project, according to a Monday press release from the center.

A pipeline and natural gas liquidation plant proposed in Charlton was recommended for approval on Sept. 20 and will go up for a final vote before the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board next week, according to a notice on Mass.gov.

People are on the move at Adcare Hospital, ERA Key Spencer, Savers Bank, and more.

Nichols College in Dudley will use a $20 million tax-exempt bond from state agency MassDevelopment to build a new four-story, 19,000-square-foot residence hall, as well as cover other renovations and campus projects, MassDevelopment announced on Thursday.

UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester has seen an increase in COVID-positive patients from 35 to 54 cases in less than one week, forcing the hospital to go on an elevated alert status, according to a Tuesday press release.

Old Sturbridge Village announced on Monday it has named Jasmin Rivas to fill a new position at the living museum: director of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

People are on the move at Fidelity Bank, St. Mary's Credit Union, bankHometown and more.