North County

The Baker Administration has given $2-million worth of grants for rehabilitation of aging houses in nine cities in Massachusetts through the Gateways Housing Rehabilitation Program, including Fitchburg and Worcester.

Leominster storage container manufacturer United Solutions has new leadership, with the company on Tuesday names David Reilly its new president.

On Friday, Pennsylvania energy company Vision Solar officially will open its Northeast headquarters at a new 6,000-square-foot office in Harvard.

MassEcon, the Family Health Center of Worcester, the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education, Reliant Medical Group, the Mass. Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and Central One Federal Credit Union all saw personnel moves.

Four years ago, WBJ created its Hall of Fame, designed to recognize businesses professionals who have made significant contributions to the Central Massachusetts community and economy over their lifetimes.

WBJ's oldest award, started in 1982, continues the tradition this year with winners from places like Table Talk Pies, Abby's House, 1854 Cycling Co., Ed Hyder's Mediterranean Marketplace, and Little Leaf Farms.

A group made up largely of alumni has come together to ensure the school will stay open, even as it will no longer receive financial support from its longtime formal tie with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester.

Town & Country Apartments, a 248-unit complex on the Fitchburg-Leominster line, has sold for $23 million.

After just two full terms in the House, Rep. Stephan Hay does not plan to seek re-election in 2020, an apparent change of plans that makes him the tenth incumbent and ninth House Democrat to announce they'll retire at the end of the year.

The Dubliner Irish Whiskey is partnering with Wachusett Brewing Co. for its first American collaboration.