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

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Marlborough employment, property values hit pre-recession levels

Key economic indicators in Marlborough, including employment and property values, have matched their pre-recession levels, according to an announcement this week from the Marlborough Economic Development Corp., the city's business development arm.

NYC firm spends $20M to create modern Milford shopping plaza

New York City property manager RD Management is remaking the old Kmart as a Stop & Shop grocery store and has plans to expand a second building and add a third, creating a total of 15 retail spaces in what is now called Milford Crossing.

MBTA adding trains for weekend Boston event

The Framingham/Worcester commuter rail line will run additional morning and evening trains Saturday for the Sail Boston tall ships event that's expected to draw thousands of visitors to the city.

Biostage in acquisition talks

With the threat of NASDAQ delisting looming, executives at Holliston-based Biostage Inc. are looking for new ways to finance the continued development of its regenerative platform.

TJX shareholders shoot down diversity measures

Roughly 15 percent of TJX shareholders voted to approve a proposal for setting policies and goals centered around erasing compensation gaps.

Avidia Bank opening Framingham location

Avidia Bank plans to open a full-service location in Framingham this summer, and on Wednesday announced the new branch’s leadership team.