Framingham

While the median price of a single-family home in Central Massachusetts dropped in August after the traditional peak of the homesale season in mid-summer, the month saw higher prices and fewer sales than August 2024. 

Gas in Worcester County has risen 5 cents from last week’s price of $3.06.

Bountiful Farms, a Lakeville-based cannabis wholesaler, will soon open one of its first-ever recreational retail locations, with one set to debut in Framingham.

DetraPel, a Framingham-based chemical manufacturer once featured on the entrepreneur-focused TV show “Shark Tank”, is relocating its headquarters to Charlotte, North Carolina.

Even with the increases compared to 2024, buyers are likely to find lower prices now that the peak homebuying month of June has passed.

The merger is expected to be completed by early 2026 and will result in a $1.15-billion entity. The newly-combined firm will serve more than 62,850 members with 8 branch locations.

Both will serve two-year terms for the advocacy group supporting mental health and addiction services throughout the commonwealth. 

Flynn Life Sciences Group has selected its second-ever CEO and named its inaugural chief revenue officer as the Framingham-based consulting firm completes its company-wide rebranding.

On Thursday, Global representatives filed a complaint with the State Ethics Commission alleging that Bosworth discussed potential employment with Applegreen's majority owner, Blackstone Infrastructure Partners, while Applegreen worked on its bid. Applegreen and Blackstone slammed the complaint as false.

MetroWest Medical Center will no longer close its neonatal intensive care unit at its Framingham Union Hospital, opting to instead keep a step-down NICU open.