Franklin

Local manufacturers prefer to have their production lines nearby, rather than losing control by offshoring to low-labor-cost countries.

Twenty Central Massachusetts companies made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies this year.

Regular daily commuter rail service will run to Foxborough beginning in the spring of 2019 under a pilot program that critics say could diminish service in Boston.

Clinton Savings Bank, Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Venture Community Services were among the eight organization announcing new hires and promotions.

The market for MetroWest office, industrial and manufacturing space remained strong in the second quarter, according to a new report.

Franklin-based Tegra Medical on Monday announced John Rieth is now the company's general manager, responsible for the Franklin management team and plant operations.

CTI Towers, a Franklin wireless-tower company, said Thursday it is borrowing $20 million from New York City financial firm CIT Group to help fuel its growth.

A 59,970-square-foot flex/manufacturing facility in Franklin leased to a defense contractor specializing in bomb-defeating robots was sold for $6.4 million, according to the company representing the seller.

Cold Chain Technologies, which designs, tests and manufactures thermal packaging solutions for the life science industry, on Monday announced the opening of its new facility in Franklin.

Bob's Stores locations in Framingham and Franklin, and an Eastern Mountain Sports location in Northborough are slated to close as part of their parent company's bankruptcy filing.