Greater Worcester

The layoffs and furloughs represent about 3% of UMass Chan’s entire workforce, which includes more than 6,500 employees total and more than 4,000 in Central Massachusetts.

Following the no-confidence vote, union members are now engaging in a practice of work-to-rule, where they only adhere to the minimum requirements of their contracts.

Both Mero-Carlson and Mayor Joseph Petty insisted these proposed mandatory payments to the city government are not a tax. 

Worcester State University will establish two nursing endowment funds and a study abroad program following a $1.24-million gift from assets of the city’s former Becker College.

Sen. Becca Rausch of Needham questioned why clean energy is singled out when farms have other needs as well.

Eliminating the $5 million annual cap on refundable credits will help more "early-stage, high-growth companies" participate in the incentive program, the administration said, even if they are not yet profitable.

Officials said Hao is leaving state government to address pressing family matters but will continue to be available as an advisor to Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is warning the effects of these cuts will be irretrievable, impacting residents, employees, and companies through all industry sectors.

The franchise operators of nearly 80 Dunkin' locations, including in four communities in Central Massachusetts have been cited by the Massachusetts Attorney General for allegedly violating child labor laws.

While the statewide climb in prices was expected, the slight decline in total sales in both Central Massachusetts and the entire state was not foreseen.