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Friday, October 6, 2017
Historical Commission approves $53M courthouse project
The developers of the vacant Worcester County Courthouse received Historical Commission approval for a $53-million project.
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Berkshire Bank's $209M Commerce acquisition approved
Pittsfield-based Berkshire Hills Bancrop, Inc. has received regulatory approvals to acquire Commerce Bank for $209 million.
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Mass. looks to retain its solar power status
Overcoming its latitude and climate disadvantages compared to other states, Massachusetts has become a national leader in solar energy production, largely thanks to state incentive programs, which are due to make a major transition next year.
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Hanover's hurricane losses total up to $225M
The Hanover Insurance Group in Worcester is estimating third-quarter losses of up to $225 million, due to three hurricanes and two Mexico earthquakes.
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Unibank opens Shrewsbury branch
Unibank has opened its newest full-service bank in Lakeway Commons in Shrewsbury.
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Hyatt, 110 Grill opening in Marlborough's $160M Apex Center
The first announced openings at the retail office development Apex Center of New England on Route 20 in Marlborough is a 110 Grill set to open Oct. 17 and the Hyatt Place hotel Oct. 31.
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House Speaker wants to ban bump stocks
House Speaker Robert DeLeo plans to fast-track legislation filed Wednesday by Rep. David Linsky that would ban bump stocks.
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Regional Roundup

Student bank opens at Milford High School(Milford Daily News)
Senior housing project in Sudbury needs funding(MetroWest Daily News)
Tree House Brewing notified of metals in discharge (Telegram & Gazette)
Commercial space proposed in Shrewsbury(Telegram & Gazette)
Week in review
Seven Hill affiliates with adoption agency
A 168-year-old Worcester adoption and mental health services agency has officially become the 12th affiliate of human services organization Seven Hills Foundation.
Boston Scientific buying California firm for $300M
Marlborough medical device manufacturing giant Boston Scientific has agreed to a deal worth up to $300 million to acquire a privately-held medical device company.
Insulet breaks ground on Acton facility
Insulin pump manufacturer Insulet has broken ground on a 350,000-square-foot facility at a 26-acre site in Acton the company says will provide additional manufacturing capabilities in its large and growing U.S. customer base.
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Five companies lease space in Hopkinton Technology Park
UMass receives $2M ALS donation
Quest Diagnostics acquires Conn. hospitals' lab services

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