Milford

Education

Movers & Shakers

Who's on the move in Central Massachusetts?

Economy

Central Mass. communities have different philosophies for tax breaks

A Worcester Business Journal investigation shows a broad range of practices in how communities use — or don't — tax breaks for development.

Economy

Hits & Misses: For local governments, the potential upside of tax breaks outweighs the risk

A hit-or-miss nature has been an unavoidable part of communities' use of business tax breaks over the last two decades, a WBJ review shows.

Government & Politics

Paying for growth: Tax breaks central to Central Mass. economic development

Communities have often used tax deals to help companies in what officials say is the most important tool they can use in economic development.

Arts & Entertainment

Movers & Shakers

Who's on the move in Central Massachusetts?

Economy

German biomanufacturer acquires Shire’s Milford site

Rentschler Biopharma SE has completed the purchase of the former Shire drugmaking facility in Milford.

Real Estate

Imperial Cars owner buys driving range, restaurant for $1.3M

A businessman with a litany of holdings in the Milford area has purchased a driving range across the street from his auto dealership empire in Mendon.

News

TJX, Boston Scientific, Waters make best-managed companies list

Central Massachusetts corporate giants TJX Cos., Boston Scientific and Waters Corp. are among the country's 250 best-run companies, according the Drucker Institute.

Real Estate

Worcester office vacancy rate up 13%

The Worcester office vacancy rate rose in the fourth quarter to 11.4 percent from 10.1 percent, according to the Boston offices of real estate firm Colliers International.

Real Estate