Greater Worcester

Education

Site of former Worcester private school back on the market

Goddard/Homestead had planned on constructing a 158-unit senior housing complex at the site, with a planned opening in late 2024.

Banking & Finance

🔒Shrewsbury plastic manufacturer sold to Boston investment firm

The firm provides engineered plastic solutions and self-lubricating bearings used by the aerospace, defense, medical, and food processing industries.

Government & Politics

Mass. sees $4.87M in cannabis sales on 4/20 holiday, 54% less than 2024

The 4/20 holiday fell on Easter Sunday this year, compared to last year, when it fell on a Saturday.

Economy

AdCare tabs Saint Vincent nursing director to be fourth executive leader in two years

AdCare Hospital has named Laura Ames as its new executive director, marking the Worcester-based detox facility’s second permanent executive direct and fourth leader overall since May 2023.

Arts & Entertainment

🔒Q&A: Kathleen Gagne’s legacy of culture & connections at Mechanics Hall

Now preparing for retirement, Kathleen Gagne is grateful for the chance to preserve history while inspiring future generations to engage with music and culture.

Arts & Entertainment

Movers & Shakers for May 5, 2025

Employees at Discovery Museum, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and Digital Federal Credit Union are advancing in their careers.

Banking & Finance

🔒Customer financing: Two Central Mass. restaurant groups have found a new way to pay for expansions: direct contributions from customers

Two Central Massachusetts small businesses have turned to alternative, community-based fundraising methods to support their expansion efforts.

Banking & Finance

🔒Collaborating through a crisis: More than 50% of Central Mass. ER beds are taken up by mental health patients waiting for treatment

In February, Gov. Maura Healey declared Massachusetts is facing a mental health crisis.

Banking & Finance

🔒Embracing uncertainty: As the trade war wreaks havoc, Central Mass. manufacturers are urged to save cash and be proactive

The constantly changing tariff landscape is forcing manufacturers to hold off on expansion efforts or big equipment purchases.

Banking & Finance

Mass. launches $25M program to bolster behavioral health workforce

The state has launched a $25-million scholarship program for students looking to work within the state, with nearly half allocated to retroactive payments.

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