North County

This year's judges were Kola Akindele, Jenessa Burks, and Lauren Howe.

Throughout the Aug. 25 edition of WBJ, you’ll read about the best of what humanity can be, personified through WBJ’s 40 Under Forty, Class of 2025. The winners are executives, entrepreneurs, and advocates who are making their marks on our lives and doing so in kind, generous ways.

A 36,977-square-foot industrial building in Sterling has been sold, part of a sale-leaseback deal which will see its former owner remain at the site.

Even with the increases compared to 2024, buyers are likely to find lower prices now that the peak homebuying month of June has passed.

Both will serve two-year terms for the advocacy group supporting mental health and addiction services throughout the commonwealth. 

A total of 680 adult learners will benefit from a combined $6.6 million in funding from the Massachusetts state government, seeking to boost training in high-demand occupations within the trades, construction, and manufacturing sectors.

Liddell, who served as assistant to the president, deputy chief of staff, director of strategic initiatives, and director of the American Technology Council under Trump, is joining the company’s board as an independent member.

The Gardner school has received more than $5 million to support the academic success of low-income students, first-generation students, and students with disabilities.

Ten Worcester County nonprofits have received nearly $1 million in combined funding for their sustainable approaches to addressing community health concerns. 

The merger is expected to close in the first quarter with Athol Savings operating as a division of Cornerstone Bank.