This weeks news, features, events and economic trends in MetroWest and along the heart of the I-495 corridor

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Two projects would add 171 units to downtown Framingham

Two proposals from a prominent Framingham developer would add 171 units of housing to downtown on sites only about a block apart, according to documents filed with the city.

Wegmans to open Natick Mall store in April

New York-based Wegmans Food Markets is set to open its massive 146,500-square-foot supermarket in the Natick Mall on April 29, the supermarket chain said Tuesday.

Beer bottle manufacturer to close Milford facility

Glass container manufacturer Ardagh Group announced Monday it will close its Milford production facility, which employs 250 people.

Spencer Technologies acquires Yankee Candle N.H. vendor

Northborough retail technology developer Spencer Technologies announced Tuesday it has finalized its acquisition of a New Hampshire firm.

Waters Corp. forms scientific research partnership

Waters Corp., a Milford scientific instrument manufacturer, has signed an agreement to conduct research with a Dutch company with a local office in Westborough.

Marlborough drugmaker to focus on lucrative cancer treatment

Marlborough drugmaker RXi Pharmaceuticals is shifting its business strategy to focus on the development of the most potentially lucrative of its three treatment areas.