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The work underway in Gardner is part of a sweeping effort to modernize New England's electric grid, replacing century-old infrastructure to meet surging demand from electric vehicles, heat pumps, advanced manufacturing, and other industries.

In addition to expanding via purchases, Aubuchon is engaged in a vigorous campaign of new store openings and enhancements to its existing location on a breakneck pace.

Depault’s Ace Hardware, founded in 1985 by Ray and Marie Depault, will be rebranded as Aubuchon Ace Hardware.

The site has been in the works since at least 2022.

Westminster-based hardware store firm W.E. Aubuchon Co. will soon have its first presence in the Ocean State, following the acquisition of an Ace Hardware store in the village of Wyoming, Rhode Island.

The acquisition sees Greater Good become part of Barrel One Collective, a company with brands including Harpoon Brewery and Wachusett Brewing.

TechPrecision, a Westminster-based manufacturing holding company, has appointed Phillip Podgorski as the firm’s new CFO, effective Monday.  

Human services provider Making Opportunity Count will lay off 20 employees by April 30 as the Fitchburg-based nonprofit will shutter two of its shelter locations.

NXT Level Client Experience Manager Kristen Smith has been with NXT Level since day one, helping businesses develop their brands and share their stories through videography, photography, social media, and podcasts.

Dan Kenary, a Worcester native and Mass. Bay Brewing’s co-founder and CEO, will lead the new entity as CEO.