Franklin

Five Central Massachusetts life sciences companies are splitting $5 million in tax incentives to create 245 jobs in the region.

A total of 680 adult learners will benefit from a combined $6.6 million in funding from the Massachusetts state government, seeking to boost training in high-demand occupations within the trades, construction, and manufacturing sectors.

Ursprung has been part of the Dean College faculty since 2016 and most recently served as interim assistant dean.

The owner of Alpha Healthcare, a Swansea-based skilled nursing facility with a location in Franklin, has been cited about $1.1 million for penalties and unpaid wages to hundreds of employees.

The Westerly at Forge Park, a 280-unit residential complex in Franklin, has been sold for $101 million to DSF Group, a Boston-based real estate investment firm.

A suite of new academic programs have been added to the catalogue of study at Dean College to best prepare students at the Franklin school for their professional careers.

Dell still has a presence in Hopkinton, owning three properties which feature about 1.28 million square feet of office space. However, since the 2015 merger announcement, the company has off-loaded more than 1.2 million square feet.

Employees at Dean College, Bowditch & Dewey, and Milford Regional Physician Group are advancing in their professional careers.

Gordon Brothers has handled liquidation of several prominent defunct brands, including Bed Bath & Beyond, CompUSA, KB Toys, and The Sharper Image.

Some of the largest and most prominent Central Massachusetts apartment communities are managed by firms accused by the federal government of participating in a rent-fixing scheme.