North County

Security Devices International Inc. of Fitchburg announced Thursday the signing of a master distribution agreement with Tac Wear Inc., and a new board member.

Riding the wave of a national and state push towards energy storage in addition to renewable resources, NEC Energy Solutions broke ground on a 3.9MWh battery storage unit for the Sterling Municipal Light Department yesterday.

The Clark Memorial YMCA in Winchendon has commissioned Hopkinton-based Solect Energy to install two solar systems that will cover over 80 percent of the facility's energy needs.

Twelve out of 74 Central Massachusetts nursing homes received top care quality rankings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Bemis Associates' adhesives are meant to replace traditional cut and sew methods in the production of sports garments, soft goods and consumer electronics. It was established in 1910 and has 450 employees.

New England Apple Products, the largest cider mill in New England will have a 300-kilowatt solar system installed on the roof of its Leominster facility by Hopkinton's Solect Energy.

Westminster-based Rite Way LLC, its owner, and three managers have been indicted in connection with an alleged scheme involving $19 million in false claims billed to the state's Medicaid program (MassHealth), Attorney General Maura Healey announced Wednesday.

Clinton Savings Bank has added Daniel Kelser as a senior vice president and commercial relationship manager, where he will work closely with the business and commercial sector.

The board of UMass Memorial Health Care has voted for a merger between its hospitals in Clinton and Leominster, with a final decision from the state to come within the next six months.

Acacia Communications of Maynard has been recognized for a $5.6 million expansion that added 68 new jobs by MassEcon in its latest Economic Impact Awards round.