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

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Boston Scientific posts 44% profit increase

Marlborough medical technology company Boston Scientific posted a 44-percent increase in net income for the first quarter on Thursday while making sales of $2.16 billion for 10-percent growth.

Marlborough wants downtown brewpub

Brewpubs are already common in places like Denver, Raleigh and the Twin Cities, and there are even a few in Massachusetts. Now, Marlborough wants to get in on the action.

MetroWest medical center average for readmissions

MetroWest Medical Center matched the most recent state average for how often patients are readmitted, according to new data from the Center for Health Information and Analysis.

ReWalk appoints new chief commercial officer

ReWalk Robotics Ltd., with United States operations based in Marlborough, has promoted a new chief commercial officer.

Framingham selectman interested in mayor job

A Framingham selectman who opposed converting the state's largest town into a city is now gearing up to run for mayor.

Waters profits grew 12%

Net income at Waters Corp. in Milford was up 12 percent over the previous year, as the company saw sales growth in most of its busiest industry sectors.