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Worcester County gasoline prices increased by 18 cents in one week

The average price of a gallon of gasoline in Worcester County jumped by 18 cents since April 15, mirroring a significant jump in the statewide average.

Clinton cannabis delivery firm expands services as industry awaits driver rule change

Current rules require two employees to be in any vehicle that is transporting cannabis, but commissioners voted in December three to one to approve a change to eliminate that requirement. Business owners are waiting for the commission to formally rewrite and approve the regulations, a process that has taken four months.

Worcester Regional Transit Authority to extend free rides through June 2025

Worcester area residents can look forward to yet another year of fare-free bus rides as the Worcester Regional Transit Authority board voted to extend the gratuitous service for the fifth consecutive year. 

McGovern Auto Group opens Shrewsbury collision center

McGovern Auto Group has opened its 75,000-square-foot McGovern Collision Center in Shrewsbury.
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MBTA to offer half-priced fares

Years after public transit advocates launched a campaign to roll out a widespread low-income fare at the T, the agency's board of directors stamped its approval on a formal plan that will provide an option to riders who earn less than their peers but do not qualify for one of the more narrowly-tailored existing programs.

Longtime CEO of Imperial Distributors to step down, be succeeded by president

Michael Sleeper, who has led Worcester-based Imperial Distributors for six decades, on Monday will transition to the role of executive chairman of the board on Monday.

App-based driving companies face questioning from elected officials over ballot initiative

One lawmaker told gig economy executives to "buckle up" for his line of questioning. Another described the ballot question proposing to reshape the relationship between popular apps and their drivers as "holding a gun to our heads." And the top senator involved in the process said bluntly to the company reps, "I don't trust you."

Large Pepperell industrial logistics park receives site plan approval

An industrial logistics park has received approval from the Town of Pepperell Planning Board, setting the stage for the creation for what developers are calling the largest industrial development in the town’s history.
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Q&A: With $108M, new West-East Rail director seeks to get long-awaited project on track

WBJ sat down with the director of the West-East Rail project to discuss what needs to happen in order to make frequent west-east service a reality.
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