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Tuesday, July 12, 2016
 
Ameresco secures $72M to improve EPA energy efficiency
 
Framingham-based Ameresco has received a $72.2-million contract to improve the energy efficiency of four federal buildings in Washington, D.C., including the headquarters of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
 
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Niche Hospitality recognized for wine selection
 
Two of Niche Hospitality’s restaurants have been recognized by Wine Spectator for their wine programs in the publication’s 2016 Restaurant Awards.
 
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State agrees to $19M to finish Fitchburg commuter rail station
 
With the federal government threatening to reclaim nearly $60 million if train service does not begin at a new Wachusett Station by Sept. 30, state transportation officials on Monday reluctantly approved another $19 million to get the work done on time.
 
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I-495 business corridor office real estate holds strong
 
Although lacking the high absorption rate seen in Boston, the I-495 business corridor maintained its positive momentum in commercial office space in the second quarter.
 
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Workers' comp insurance rate drops for businesses
 
The assessment rate Massachusetts employers pay to the state on workers' compensation insurance policies has dropped from 5.75 percent to 5.6 percent.
 
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Senate bill limits non-compete agreements to three months
 
The Senate on Thursday will debate a redrafted version of the House's bill to limit the use of non-compete agreements in the private sector that would restrict the duration of such agreements to no more than three months.
 
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State agrees to more money, penalty structure for commuter rail provider
 
New agreements with the commuter rail operator that would pay it another $15.3 million in a year while establishing new penalties designed to ensure there are adequate trains on hand for weekday service.
 
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Regional Roundup
 
Brexit stock losses erased (Bloomberg)
 
Sales tax holiday in jeopardy (Boston Globe)
 
Gasoline prices down in Mass. (Telegram & Gazette)
 
Franklin examining new zoning rules (Milford Daily News)
 
 
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A report from the Worcester Regional Research Bureau recommends the city raise parking rates. The city manages 4,685 parking spaces, and although in fiscal 2015 it generated $3.67 million in revenue, nearly all of it was spent on the expenses of running the parking operations. To fund a centralized division that could theoretically better manage and maintain parking, WRRB recommends raising the parking rates and doing away with special parking rate deals for large organizations.
Do you support raising the cost of parking in Worcester?
Yes. Those using the facilities should be paying for infrastructure maintenance and improvements.
Yes. The city should not be giving deals to large organizations for downtown parking.
No. We need to encourage businesses to move downtown not push them out with higher rates.
No. Raising prices will discourage people from visiting downtown.

 
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