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In August, Aubuchon Hardware announced it would cease distribution operations in Westminster, a decision that CEO William Aubuchon, IV admitted was a tough one.

About 12 years ago, Mark Federico opened the first Anytime Fitness franchise in Marlborough before deciding to create his own independent business in Boost Fitness.

Hudson-based Boost Fitness and its eight Massachusetts locations have been acquired by a New York City-based nationwide chain of gyms.

Although the details from the tax overhaul passed by Republicans in Congress and signed by President Donald Trump in late December are still being picked over, one thing is abundantly clear: Higher cost states are about to get more expensive.

Every employee at the restaurant – and soon two others across the street owned and operated by the same group – is taught the economics of running a restaurant, and to a greater extent, their own life, thanks to an open-book management style.

Main Street Bank in Marlborough on Friday announced it promoted two long-time executives to be its executive vice president and chief operating officer.

Single-family home prices rose in November, most drastically in Westborough, Natick and Southborough, which all surpassed $600,000 in median home price.

Hudson engineering firm Heartland Water Technology announced Tuesday it has been chosen to install a cogeneration system in large Mississippi wastewater treatment plant.

Wachusett Brewing Co. in Westminster is the largest brewery in Central Massachusetts, according to data compiled by Worcester Business Journal.

Hudson solar company New England Clean Energy on Wednesday announced it has expanded its services to Cape Cod and has opened a new office in Rhode Island.