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

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MetroWest office market lags in new construction

Core MetroWest communities, including Framingham, Marlborough and Natick, trailed the Greater Boston office market in new construction underway in the second quarter of the year, according to a new report by Perry Brokerage.

Framingham State, UMass Law reach degree agreement

Framingham State University and the University of Massachusetts School of Law have signed an agreement allowing students to get their bachelor's and law degrees in six years.

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Acacia stock rises 3% as Chinese customers eyes resuming U.S. business

Shares of Acacia Communication opened Thursday up more than 3 percent after news its largest customer — a Chinese smartphone maker — would be able to do business in the U.S.

Medway seeks developers for 82-acres of 'Bottle Cap Lots'

Medway is seeking developers to pitch their ideas for a 82-acre piece of land the subject of an urban renewal plan with an odd history.

Avidia Bank, Exhibit 'A' collaborate to make new beer

Two companies both relatively new to Framingham are now partnering — to make beer.

Milford Federal Bank appoints new CFO

Milford Federal Bank has appointed a new CFO, and promoted a new senior vice president and vice president.

Calendar

Monday, Jul. 16

Kids Classic Golf Tournament

Presented by: BGCMW

9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Charter Oak Country Club, Hudson

Tuesday, Aug. 07

YPoNV - Shaker Hills Country Club

Presented by: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce

5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Shaker Hills Country Club, Harvard

Tuesday, Aug. 07

Shrewsbury Toastmasters

Presented by: Shrewsbury Federal Credit Union

5:45 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Shrewsbuy Federal Credit Union, Shrewsbury

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People on the move

Bobbi Miller of Westborough is the new regional director of operations for Benchmark Senior Living. Miller, who most recently worked for Brookdale Senior Living, will oversee seven Massachusetts senior living centers, including Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill in Franklin, Tatnuck Park at Worcester in Worcester, and Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings in Shrewsbury.

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