Westminster

According to the national trade group Brewers Association, Westminster beermaker Wachusett Brewery is now among the top 50 craft breweries in the country when ranked by beer sales volume.

The Westminster-based Wachusett Brewing Co. has unleashed a new beer called the Fergal Project, a collaboration between the brewery and former Guinness brewer Fergal Murray, now a brewery consultant.

Westminster retailer Aubuchon Hardware is converting its onsite merchant and intelligence software to the cloud, thanks to a Florida-based company.

Wachusett Brewing Co. in Westminster has partnered with a renowned Irish beermaker to release a New England-style stout, his first partnership with a U.S. craft brewer.

These properties – which could host retail, housing, industrial or office complexes, or some mix – are practically hiding in plain sight, simply waiting for the right buyer or builder.

In August, Aubuchon Hardware announced it would cease distribution operations in Westminster, a decision that CEO William Aubuchon, IV admitted was a tough one.

In a 300-word preview of story set to be published Jan. 22, WBJ Staff Writer Emily Micucci dives into William Aubuchon, IV's passion to build a sustainable hardware chain.

Wachusett Brewing Co. will hold a grand opening Saturday for its new 3,000-square-foot indoor Brew Yard, which builds up on the success of the brewery's outdoor space.

Wachusett Brewing Co. in Westminster is the largest brewery in Central Massachusetts, according to data compiled by Worcester Business Journal.

Mount Wachusett Community College has opened a food pantry for students living in nearby towns.