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Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Greater Worcester homebuilding lags behind state, national, historic rates
New homes aren't being built at nearly the rate they used to in and around Worcester. In fact, the region hasn't kept up with statewide or national rates.
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City Council likely puts nail in coffin of Notre Dame preservation
Despite pleas from preservation groups, the Worcester City Council took no votes Tuesday on possibly acquiring the historic Notre Dame church and sparing it from the wrecking ball.
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Boston Scientific, Stryker stocks flip flop after takeover talks squashed
The Michigan medical device rival of Marlborough's Boston Scientific said Wednesday it is not in talks to acquire the Massachusetts company despite a Wall Street Journal report of a potential takeover.
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Hudson office building sold for $7M
A nearly 70,000-square-foot Hudson office building has been sold to a Newton property management firm for just under $7 million.
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ReWalk system listed as official medical aid in Germany
Marlborough medical robotic device firm ReWalk Robotics is now validated as a medical aid company in Germany.
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Worcester seeks artists for $11M downtown upgrade
Worcester is looking for artists to make its $11-million reconstruction of Main Street not just more organized and convenient, but visually appealing as well.
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Tipped workers campaign for higher minimum wage
The cupcakes are complimentary, but the restaurant workers and activists delivering them to legislative leaders want a big boost in pay in return.
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Regional Roundup
The List: Top biomedical companies
Ranked by number of local employees
Sanofi Genzyme
15 Pleasant St. Connector, Framingham
1,800
Boston Scientific Corp.
300 Boston Scientific Way, Marlborough
1,700
Waters Corp.
34 Maple St., Milford
1,500
Quest Diagnostics
200 Forest St., Marlborough
1,450
Hologic
250 Campus Drive, Marlborough
1,245
Source: City of Worcester, property owners
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