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Two nonprofits launch data platform detailing quality of life in Worcester County

The Greater Worcester Community Foundation and Worcester Regional Research Bureau have teamed up to launch a new platform designed to provide data regarding the quality of life in Worcester County. 

Flexcon parent company names former advisory board member as CFO

Nick Tucci has been named as senior vice president and CFO of Flexcon Holdings Trust, the Spencer-based parent company of Flexcon Co.

Eleven cannabis firms in Central Mass. receive $530K from first Social Equity Trust Fund grants

Just as cannabis businesses are gearing up for the holiday known as 4/20, an unofficial celebration of marijuana where dispensaries see some of their largest crowds of the year, eleven companies in Central Massachusetts received $430,000 from the first grants from the Massachusetts Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund.

Spencer candlepin bowling sold to Acton Bowladrome operator

A candlepin bowling alley that has operated in Spencer for 58 years has been sold to another longtime Central Massachusetts candlepin alley operator.
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Central Mass. organizations slated for $23M in federal money to support 20 projects

Clark University, the Leominster East Side Community Center, and the MetroWest YMCA Regional Early Learning Center are among the 20 Central Massachusetts entities slated to benefit from $23.08 million in federal funding pending final approval by the U.S. Senate and President Joe Biden.

Controversial downtown Spencer CVS, historic site of President George Washington visit, sold to McDonald’s franchisee

A petition against the project on Change.org received 415 signatures but complaints from locals failed to stop the project. Construction of the CVS was completed in 2023.

Town of Spencer seeks developer to revitalize dilapidated firehouse

The 3,616-square-foot former firehouse is located in the Town Center Mixed Use zone, allowing for a number of potential uses, including multi-family housing, offices, or retail use. 

🔒As fewer U.S. employees work remotely, Central Mass. businesses see benefits in the option, particularly for women who often have busier home lives

For women workers especially, increased flexibility and remote work options have opened up new possibilities for balancing work and family responsibilities.
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🔒Q&A: A taste of Tijuana

Bringing the flavors he grew up on to the people of Central Massachusetts gives Perez energy for the long hours of being a self-employed restaurant owner and chef.

Durant flips Mass. senate seat for GOP

Republicans will soon hold one-tenth of the seats in the Massachusetts Senate after Peter Durant of Spencer defeated Democrat Jonathan Zlotnik.
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