Fitchburg

With the federal government threatening to reclaim nearly $60 million if train service does not begin at a new Wachusett Station by Sept. 30, state transportation officials on Monday reluctantly approved another $19 million to get the work done on time.

Headwall Photonics manufactures devices whose sight extends further than the human eye can see. Marketing manager Christopher Van Veen spoke about doing business abroad, demand in the medical field, and the challenge of finding qualified workers.

The president and CEO of Security Devices International Inc. will step down on Friday.

Security Devices International Inc. has terminated a $4.14-million acquisition after looking into the other company's financials.

The Fitchburg City Council has approved a zoning change that opens the door for a soccer sports development in West Fitchburg.

Worcester's 81 miles of private, substandard roads impede traffic, development and real estate transactions.

Anna Maria College is in the preliminary phases of putting together its strategic plan, as President Mary Lou Retelle wraps up her first official year on the job.

The Creative Hub Worcester at the former Ionic Avenue Boys and Girls Club is seen by the two co-founding art educators Laura Marotta and Stacy Lord as a way to keep Worcester's artists in the city through more studio space.

The MBTA's commuter rail is anticipating record revenues of $215 million for fiscal year 2016.

A former Fitchburg office manager pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Boston to embezzling over $1.3 million dollars from her employer over a ten year period.