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State adopts California policy on increasing zero-emissions truck sales

As it aims for Massachusetts to phase out sales of traditional gas-powered medium- and heavy-duty vehicles over the next three decades, the Baker administration is adopting greenhouse gas emissions standards and regulations from California meant to accelerate the switch to electric vehicles.

WRTA bus driver shortage forces schedule changes

The Worcester Regional Transit Authority announced Tuesday on Twitter routes and bus schedules are being altered due to a severe shortage of bus drivers.

Worcester Regional Airport receives over $1.3M in federal grants

Worcester Regional Airport has been allocated just over $1.3 million of the $48 million funneling into Massachusetts airports through the federal Airport Infrastructure Grants program, the state’s congressional delegation announced in a press release on Friday.

🔒WBJ’s editorial staff predicted 10 news events for 2021. Here’s what actually happened.

Every year, WBJ's editorial staff makes 10 predictions for news events in the coming year. Turns out, 2021 was almost impossible to predict, as we got three right.
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MBTA costs projected to grow faster than revenue for the next five years

Darkening an already-grim financial picture, MBTA officials on Thursday projected the agency's expenses will grow faster than revenues until fiscal 2027, at which point ridership still will not bring in as many dollars as before COVID-19 hit.

Herb Chambers seeks approval for Mercedes-Benz dealership in Sudbury

The Herb Chambers auto dealership chain is seeking permission to open a Mercedes-Benz dealership at 141 Boston Post Road in Sudbury, near a small cluster of pre-existing Herb-Chambers dealerships.

Shrewsbury car dealership to develop new 15-acre facility on Route 9

Patrick Subaru in Shrewsbury is moving to a new site two miles down the road from its current location to develop a larger facility, according to a press release from the auto dealership.

Lawmakers discussing east-to-west train across state

A passenger rail link between Boston and western Massachusetts is "one of the most essential infrastructure investments we anticipate making" now that a federal infrastructure package has been signed into law, Congressman Richard Neal said Thursday.
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Webster trucking facility next to Goya center sells for $18M

A 41,300-square-foot industrial truck terminal next to a Goya Foods distribution center in Webster sold for $18.4 million, according to a Wednesday announcement.

Two restaurants approved to move into Union Station

The Worcester Redevelopment Authority on Friday morning approved two new lease agreements for restaurants to move into Union Station.
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