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Rail supporters demand state extend services west of Worcester

The MBTA's commuter rail network only goes as far as Worcester. Amtrak offers passenger rail service to points further west, but on its current schedule, just one train per day -- the Lake Shore Limited bound for Chicago -- travels nonstop from Boston to Springfield.

Lackey Dam Logistics Center permitted for construction in Blackstone Valley

Lackey Dam Logistics Center, proposed by national developer Scannell Properties on the on the Uxbridge-Sutton line, is permitted and is seeking a tenant so construction can begin, adding to the industrial inventory along Route 146.

AG threatens to sue communities over housing law compliance

Municipalities that don't comply with the state law requiring that denser, multi-family housing be allowed near transit stations could be slapped with lawsuits in addition to losing access to key sources of state funding, Attorney General Andrea Campbell warned Wednesday.

Report: Free WRTA rides more economical than collecting fares

A new report by the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, Inc. encourages the Worcester Regional Transit Authority to continue with its fare-free program, arguing the cost of collecting fares would be more expensive than simply not having them.
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Construction complete on a nearly half-million-square-foot Uxbridge warehouse

A 450,800-square-foot warehouse in Uxbridge at 139 Campanelli Drive in Uxbridge is complete, according to Boston-based developer The Seyon Group.

Gas prices continue late-season drop in Greater Worcester

The average price of gasoline in Greater Worcester dropped almost 6 cents since a week prior, continuing a slide in prices begun early in February.

Greater Worcester gas prices down another 5 cents

The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in the Worcester metro area dropped again this week as school vacations begin.

🔒After surviving the perils of 2020, Worcester retailers are closing up shop and reducing operations as 2023’s problems mount

After surviving 2020, Worcester retailers are closing their business or reducing operations in the face of mounting problems in 2023.
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Boston auto group expands west with Natick acquisition

Village Automotive Group of Allston has acquired Brigham-Gill Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Natick.

Worcester metro gasoline prices drop 3 cents in a week

The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in Greater Worcester dropped by 3 cents since last week but remains well above the average a month ago.
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