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Monday, November 13, 2017

Framingham pushes economic development with new strong mayor

With the election of Yvonne Spicer, the community once dubbed America's largest town sees new opportunities once it becomes a city in January.

Ayer-based Cambrooke Therapeutics has been acquired by a Japanese amino acid-based product manufacturer for $64 million.

Petersham town officials are again looking to take the burden of the 30,000-square foot, 118-year-old Nichewaug Inn and Academy property off its books.

Mass. woman-owned business growth slow

The number of woman-owned firms in Massachusetts has grown at a notably slower than that of U.S. women-owned firms, a new study finds.

San Francisco-based delivery service Instacart and Springfield grocery chain Big Y have expanded their partnership to the Worcester and Boston areas.

Westborough theaters close

The Regal Westborough Stadium 12 theaters in Westborough have closed after 20 years.

Senate passes Mass. healthcare bill

A sweeping package of reforms that supporters said will fix broken elements of the state's health care system while saving consumers money passed the Senate after a 33-6 vote at midnight Thursday.