Webster

Housing authorities in Central Massachusetts brought in more than $9 million in federal funding announced Tuesday for public housing improvements.

A recession coinciding with the start of the coronavirus pandemic last spring sent the American economy into its largest contraction in modern history. Now bankers are wondering, will pent-up demand lead to explosive economic growth? Or are people saving more than ever out of worry or survival? 

The CBD Farm Stand in Webster sells CBD products made from hemp grown at DreamCatcher Hemp Farm in Dudley.

When Matt Zicaro joined forces with Michael O’Brien of Galaxy Development, they launched a new development firm – Galaxy Life Sciences – committed to building out the bioscience industry in Central Massachusetts.

MAPFRE’s Jaime Tamayo has returned as president and CEO of the Webster insurance company’s North American operations, returning to a role he held from 2008 to 2016, the company announced on Monday.

People are on the move at Webster Five, Slowey McManus, RemodelWerks and more.

Industrial Packaging of Webster has been designated as the first U.S.-based company to achieve pandemic preparedness certification through AIB International, a food supply chain support group based in Kansas.

A Massachusetts state board has approved tax breaks for business expansions in Leominster, Marlborough and Webster, as well as a new vacant-storefront incentive program for Westborough.

The Rose Room Cafe and Tonic Bar in Webster will begin selling alcoholic beverages on Thursday after state authorities approved a request to grant the town an additional all-alcohol license, which the town voted to request at its October 2019 town meeting.

When it comes to main streets in Central Massachusetts, town officials uniformly agree: A healthy main street is where foot traffic is king.