Clinton

The Museum of Russian Icons in Clinton has appointed Dutch art historian Simon Morsink as its new executive director, according to a Thursday press release from the museum.

Heywood Healthcare, one of the last independent community healthcare systems in Central Massachusetts, has agreed in principle to join the UMass Memorial Health system, seeking to become part of the network with facilities in Worcester, Marlborough, Leominster, Clinton and Southbridge.

The founding director of the Museum of Russian Icons in Clinton announced plans to retire in May after more than 16 years of leadership.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has fined Ayer food manufacturing company Nasoya Foods USA, LLC. a total of $19,902 for violating hazardous waste regulations.

Although it’s practically brand new, the Central Massachusetts Business Confidence Index has revealed employer attitudes in the region are trending more optimistic than the rest of the state.

People are on the move at Central One Federal Credit Union, Country Bank, and more.

James Cunningham gained planning board approval on Jan. 4 to convert part of an historic mill on Clinton’s Main Street into a mixed-use commercial and residential building.

People are on the move at Country Bank, Spectrum Health Systems, Inc., RCAP Solutions, and more.

The coronavirus lockdowns began in March 2020 lasted longer for indoor performance venues than nearly every other type of business, cutting off the main revenue streams for these Central Massachusetts hubs for arts and culture until May 2021.

A property containing a Rite Aid in Clinton sold on Tuesday, along with several surrounding vacant lots, for just over $3.1 million, according to the Worcester South District Registry of Deeds.