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Residential projects in Worcester, Fitchburg receive $3M from state

The funding comes from a state program for housing in Gateway Cities.

State Rep. pushes to repeal colonial-era law, instate earlier alcohol sales on Sundays

A colonial-era law prevents alcohol sales any earlier than 10 a.m. on Sundays. In "A Beautiful Brunch Act," or the ABBA Bill, Rep. Adam Scanlon is trying to change that.

Mass. could run out of nursing home beds in four years

Massachusetts nursing homes might run out of bed capacity years earlier than a task force recently forecast, according to a former budget chief of the secretariat focused on caring for older Bay Staters.

United Way of Central Mass. establishes emergency response fund to support families amid federal cuts, financial strains

The United Response Fund is intended to serve as a rapid response model, funding organizations supporting the nonprofit’s four impact pillars.
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Mass. gas prices holding steady, down from last year

Drivers in Massachusetts this summer have experienced an extended run of stable gas prices.

State’s West-East rail project, connecting Worcester with more frequent service to Springfield and Albany, receives $3.5M from federal government

The funding will be used to develop a service development plan examining the feasibility of a Boston-to-Albany intercity passenger rail route.

Movers & Shakers for Aug. 25, 2025

Employees at financial institutions including Clinton Savings Bank, Charles River Bank, Main Street Bank, and bankHometown are taking steps forward in their careers.

🔒Judges for the 40 Under Forty, Class of 2025

This year's judges were Kola Akindele, Jenessa Burks, and Lauren Howe.
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🔒WBJ names the 40 Under Forty, Class of 2025

Throughout the Aug. 25 edition of WBJ, you’ll read about the best of what humanity can be, personified through WBJ’s 40 Under Forty, Class of 2025. The winners are executives, entrepreneurs, and advocates who are making their marks on our lives and doing so in kind, generous ways.

🔒Polar Park’s second inning: Almost five years into a 35-year project, WooSox are still drawing fans, but key parcels are underutilized

Since a tense November meeting between Worcester Redevelopment Authority and key ballpark district stakeholder Madison Properties, not much has changed in terms of groundbreakings or sales at Madison-owned parcels near the Polar Park baseball stadium.
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