Princeton

Government & Politics

Worcester Senator now leading the chamber

Harriette Chandler on Monday night became the second woman ever to lead the Senate, elected as acting president amid an upheaval in the Legislature.

Health Care

Movers & Shakers

Wilson Language Training, Wachusett Community College, Boston Scientific and Provo Wealth Management were among the 10 firms announcing new hires and promotions.

Hospitality

Sonoma Restaurant opens in Beechwood Hotel

The Sonoma Restaurant from Princeton on Thursday completed its move into the Beechwood Hotel on Plantation Street in Worcester.

Hospitality

Discover Central Mass. is fighting for funds

Two years after it was formed, Central Massachusetts' tourism marketing agency is struggling for financial support from 34 of its 35 towns.

Technology

Broadband service coming to Princeton

Broadband internet access will be expanded to Princeton and four towns in Western Massachusetts following a grant to Charter Communications, Inc. from a semi-public institution.

Hospitality

Upscale Princeton restaurant moving to Beechwood Hotel

Sonoma Restaurant in Princeton will move to Worcester this fall in the current CERES space at the Beechwood Hotel.

Banking & Finance

Fidelity’s deposits grew 27% in 2016

Fidelity Bank's 2016 merger with Barre Savings Bank helped grow deposits at the bank by 27 percent in 2016 and improved other performance metrics.

Economy

Movers & Shakers

Central Massachusetts professionals joined and were promoted at firms like Becker College, Abby's House, UniBank, Commerce Bank and Webster Five Cents Savings Bank.

Arts & Entertainment

Ski resorts trying to entice visitors amid warm weather

It feels like spring, but ski slopes in Central Massachusetts want potential patrons to know they are still white. The rink at Worcester Common, on the other hand, has been forced to close.

Education

Becker’s Johnson named finalist for UMass job

Robert Johnson, president of Becker College in Worcester, is one of three finalists for the UMass Dartmouth chancellor position, the system announced Wednesday.

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