Greater Worcester

Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation, the charity arm of Natick-based Middlesex Savings Bank, marked its 25th anniversary by awarding $5,000 grants to 50 nonprofits.

In addition to considering mergers, local beer firms have begun to explore expanding their offerings to stay competitive.

After three months of steady decline, business confidence in Massachusetts began to recuperate in May, yet stayed in pessimistic territory for the fourth consecutive month.

Metal Supermarkets offers 8,000 shapes and grades of metal, tailored to customers’ specific needs.

Fernando joined the bar association in 2011.

Athletes Unlimited Softball League is an effort to provide a well-financed league for women’s softball players beyond the college level.

Jordan said he holds no ill will towards the university, acknowledging higher educational institutions across the country are facing economic challenges, but he said he didn’t feel comfortable supporting the decision.

Anne Joyce, who has more than 30 years of banking experience, will serve as the vice president of the new branch. 

The Division of Insurance in the coming weeks will review 2026 merged market rates submitted by carriers, which average out to a 13.4% hike that's more than twice as large as the 4.8% growth regulators approved two years ago.

Warning that a "silver tsunami" of Baby Boomer businessowners looking to sell in the next 15 to 20 years could lead to vanishing local small businesses, advocates asked lawmakers Thursday to provide incentives for employee ownership structures.