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Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Historic hardware store closing on Main Street
A 235-year-old hardware store is the latest retailer to close downtown, even as Worcester seeks to bring new activity to Main Street.
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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.
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With $291M investment, Worcester manufacturer eyes M&A
Worcester manufacturer Sanken North American, which owns two semiconductor businesses announced Tuesday a $291-million private investment.
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Lancaster native to lead MassDOT highways
A Lancaster native has been appointed the highway administrator for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.
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Gas prices fall 2 cents, but still remain high
Gasoline prices are falling as oil refineries and distributors recover after hurricanes forced the oil industry to halt operations in late August and early September.
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Shipping company, insurance agency open space in Auburn
A shipping company and insurance agency are the newest tenants of a plaza in Auburn.
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Cannabis Commission listens to stakeholders
The Cannabis Control Commission on Monday pulled together almost 30 organizations to find out what stakeholders want for legal marijuana industry regulations.
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Regional Roundup

Vacant school RFP on hold in Milford (Milford Daily News)
NESC expansion coming to a close (MetroWest Daily News)
Local companies in Boston for cannabis expo(MetroWest Daily News)
MIT professor named Nobel laureate in physics(Boston Globe)
Question of the Week
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More companies are offering wellness benefits to employees in order to manage healthcare costs. The Centers for Disease Control suggests programs proven to improve employees' stamina and morale.
How do you keep your employees healthy?
Create incentives to maintain healthy lifestyles such as quitting smoking.
Stock healthy snacks in the break room and vending machines.
Make standing desks available.
Create onsite fitness options and allow employees time to exercise.
It's not the employer's responsibility to ensure employees are living a healthy lifestyle.
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