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Psychedelic therapy supporters make argument in favor of ballot initiative as opponents claim lack of evidence

Emily Oneschuk, a veteran and the first woman candidate for the Navy Seals, said a weeklong psilocybin retreat in Jamaica with other women veterans was a turning point in addressing her PTSD and depression.

Long-time director of stART on the Street to step down

stART on the Street Co-Founder Tina Zlody will step down from her position as director of the Worcester art festival after 19 years and be replaced by the co-founders of the nonprofit Creative Hub Worcester.

QCC, MWCC receive $243K for healthcare and IT workforce development

The grants are part of the Training Resources And Internships Network, which is designed to address the skills development needs of long-term unemployed, underemployed, and new entrant adults in the state.

Former Christmas Tree Shops plaza in Shrewsbury sold for $13.6M as Town considers site for MBTA zoning

The parcel is part of a proposed overlay under consideration by the Town to comply with the state’s MBTA Communities Law.
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DiZoglio clashes with legislators as push for audit-focused ballot initiative continues

The hearing put the committee created to vet all of the proposed 2024 ballot questions in an unusual position: its members are simultaneously targets of the proposed reforms, stewards of its review in the Legislature and, at least as far as the Democrats go, subordinates of the measure's chief opponents.

Longtime CEO of Imperial Distributors to step down, be succeeded by president

Michael Sleeper, who has led Worcester-based Imperial Distributors for six decades, on Monday will transition to the role of executive chairman of the board on Monday.

Operation of D’Errico’s Market in Worcester taken over by Everett-based meat supplier

D'Errico's Market has been operating in Worcester since 1947.

WPI given $18M in donations, announced as President Wang is inaugurated

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has received $18.6 million in donations in the last two months, the university announced as part of the inauguration ceremony of Grace Wang, who took over as its 17th president in April.
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Clark receives $10M donation toward new climate-focused school

Clark is in the process of hiring a dean to lead the school once it commences operations.

Mass. policymakers seek guardrails for private equity involvement in health care

While some private equity deals might be viewed positively –  such as investing to keep rural or community hospitals open –  the researchers cautioned the transactions typically lead to higher patient costs, poorer quality of care and reduced staffing. 
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