Worcester Business Journal

07/25/2025

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07/25/2025

Looking to find ways to address the build up of mineral deposits in water treatment systems, a Worcester Polytechnic Institute professor has been awarded $395,886 from the National Science Foundation.

Teng expects this new technology will be more effective than current chemical-based methods.

07/25/2025

First opened in 1958, Mohegan Bowl has undergone significant renovations since being taken over by the Kinsleys in 2012, including the additions of the ten-pin lanes, an arcade, and a 5,000-square-foot laser tag facility, according to the center’s website.

Current staff members will retain their jobs, no lanes will be removed, and Ryan Family Amusements will not be switching the ten-pin lanes to string pinsetters, according to the Facebook post.

07/25/2025

Peter Femino, a landscape architect and not a coffee drinker, stumbled into the coffee business, starting with a right-place, right-time opportunity. His design firm needed a café, and the idea of launching something new was appealing. By the end of this year or early next year, Aero plans to open its second location, inside Marlborough's Alta French Hill apartments.

https://www.wbjournal.com/article/coffee-entrepreneur-behind-aero-roasters-planning-to-open-second-location-in-marlborough

07/25/2025

Cavagnaro's title change comes as Marlborough Hospital is set to merge with the UMass Memorial system’s flagship UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.

Dr. Charles Cavagnaro has dropped his interim tag and assumed his presidential roles at two UMass Memorial Health hospitals.

07/25/2025

Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts operates four locations in the commonwealth including its Central Massachusetts Health Center in Worcester and its Metro West Health Center in Marlborough.

The Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts has received $2 million in funding through the state’s fiscal 2026 budget to support residents’ access to sexual and reproductive health care throughout the state.

07/24/2025

Four hours after the House Ways and Means Committee surfaced the redrafted $1.185 billion bill (H 4307), the measure cleared the House on a 156-0 vote.

The House unanimously passed an enhanced Chapter 90 local road funding bond bill Wednesday, as Democrats touted a "fiscally responsible" borrowing approach that will also unlock millions of dollars for other local infrastructure needs throughout the state.

07/24/2025

Before starting any questioning or investigations, caseworkers would also need to read and provide written copies of Miranda Rights.

Aiming to bolster constitutional protections and ameliorate trauma that parents may experience during Department of Children and Families investigations, advocates want to establish a system of Miranda Rights that would mirror police interactions.

07/24/2025

Aligning your business goals with an investment in Worcester’s cultural vitality, through The Hanover Theatre's corporate partnerships, will help in advancing the arts in Central Massachusetts while also engaging your team and community. Discover the impact of these partnerships in this sponsored content article by The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts
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Sponsored Content: As Worcester continues to grow into a hub for innovation, arts, and culture, The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for the Performing Arts is stepping forward with a refreshed vision for corporate engagement. For the 2025-2026 season, the organization has launched an ambitious array....

07/24/2025

Max, National General Insurance, is a two year- old St. Bernard, mini poodle mix. He is often peeking in on meetings and makes the workday go by much easier. He loves snacks and taking naps under the desk.

07/24/2025

Founded in 1924, J.F. White has participated in the construction of Fitchburg’s Arthur J. DiTommaso Memorial Bridge and the modernization of the Terminal E at Logan International Airport, according to its website.

J.F. White Contracting Co. is moving its Framingham headquarters down the road from its current location.

07/24/2025

Old Sturbridge Village said the merger of the two museums will allow Coggeshall to focus on improving its educational offerings and preserving the farm, which dates back to the 1790s.

Located in the town of Bristol, Rhode Island on Narragansett Bay, Coggeshall Farm Museum is a 48-acre living history museum.