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Old Sturbridge Village’s $5M gift largest in museum’s history

A $5-million unrestricted bequest to Old Sturbridge Village is officially the largest single gift in the museum’s history, the Sturbridge organization announced Wednesday.

Sturbridge JCPenney will close in spring

The Sturbridge JCPenney, located at 194 Main St., will close in spring 2021, the retailer announced in a recent, undated announcement.

WBJ Podcast: Why the restaurant scene thrives in Worcester

In Central Mass., the restaurant industry is more developed in places like Worcester, Sturbridge and Marlborough, which have eschewed the state liquor license cap law in favor of having unlimited bars and eateries in their communities.

G&F Precision Molding acquires Maine’s Form Tech Tool & Mold

Sturbridge custom injection molder G&F Precising Molding has acquired Maine’s Form Tech Tool & Mold, headquartered in Biddeford, the company announced on Monday.
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🔒No limits: Lifting liquor license caps produces vibrant restaurant districts

When a would-be restaurateur approaches Worcester city officials with a plan to open a new eatery, not so much stands in the way procedurally – at least compared to most Massachusetts cities and towns.

WBJ Podcast: Why Old Sturbridge Village places high value on its employees

Unlike many others in the hospitality industry impacted by the pandemic, the living history museum Old Sturbridge Village was put into a unique situation because of the highly skilled and specialized nature of its employees, which are hard to replace.

B.T’s Smokehouse’s location in Worcester opens for business

B.T.’s Smokehouse in Sturbridge has officially opened its second location, B.T.'s Fried Chicken & BBQ in Worcester, for business, opting for a soft opening this week before having a more public grand opening in the coming weeks.

Chashu Ramen + Izakaya opens in Worcester

Area restaurateurs and longtime friends Son Vo and Tam Le have officially opened Chashu Ramen + Izakaya at 38 Franklin St. in Worcester.
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Old Sturbridge Village closing lodges, as demand drops

Old Sturbridge Village will reduce its hours and close its lodging facilities, as well as temporarily stop taking reservations for weddings and other events, museum president and CEO Jim Donahue announced in a Sept. 2 statement.

Sturbridge brewery planning move to Spencer

Rapscallion Brewery, which has rented an old barn building on a farm in Sturbridge since 2013, has completed its long search for a permanent space where it can begin canning and distributing its beer. Rapscallion is due to move to Spencer by the end of the year.
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