Framingham

The Regal Theatres at the Solomon Pond Mall in Marlborough and the Charles River Center in Bellingham are slated to open as soon as April 9.

A group of business, nonprofit and community stakeholders in and around Framingham released a collective statement on Saturday condemning verbal and physical attacks against Asian Americans, following what it describes as an uptick in racist attacks across Massachusetts and the country.

Clean energy company Ameresco, of Framingham, has reached commercial operation at a solar energy site in Tiverton, R.I., as well as mechanical completion at a separate solar energy site in Cumberland, R.I., the company announced on Monday. 

Cloud Creamery LLC, a manufacturer of cannabis-infused frozen desserts in Framingham, has received its final license from the state’s Cannabis Control Commission, the company announced on social media last week.

Chicago-based Cresco Labs has purchased Cultivate, the groundbreaking operator of two marijuana retail locations in Leicester and Framingham, in a deal that could net Cultivate up to $158 million.

Renewable energy company Ameresco, headquartered in Framingham, is using a public stock offering to raise $110 million in funds.

Framingham State University Professor Professor Halcyon Mancuso has helped establish a new humanities workforce preparation center with the goal of helping students launch successful careers. 

Framingham State University has received a $62,250 grant to address systemic racism in higher education and how it manifests on campus, with 150 campus leaders slated for the education.

Six Central Massachusetts communities earned a total of seven state grants announced late Thursday aimed at improving urban neighborhoods.

Four Central Massachusetts cities have secured nearly $9.8 million in federal housing aid, including for programs providing affordable housing and community development.