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Three attractions in Central Massachusetts have received a combined $93,000 from the state’s Office of Travel and Tourism.

Acton Plaza has been sold to New York real estate firm for $38 million.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has fined three individuals and businesses with ties to Central Massachusetts, with the fines totaling $168,413. 

Alta Oxbow, located at 490-494 Boston Post Road, was sold in a deal finalized on Friday. A listing named several attributes that made it appealing for purchase, including the potential for rent increases at the site.

Framingham-based retail parent TJX Cos. has further expanded its global presence with the purchase of a 35% stake in Brands for Less, a Dubai-headquartered off-price clothing, apparel, and toy retailer.

SALMON Health and Retirement has named Susan Dooley as the Milford senior care provider’s new chief marketing officer.

Clark has more than 20 years of experience working in the children’s toy industry.

The 92,000-square-foot building named Exchange Place is planned for the site of the closed Rowe Funeral Home.

Unemployment rates in Central Massachusetts’ metro areas in July reached their highest points in a year and had steep year-over-year increases.

July brought another month of high home prices to Central Massachusetts.