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

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Staples lays off 177 after few months under new owner

Staples laid off 177 workers in January who are eligible for financial benefits because their jobs were deemed lost because of increased imports, according to a legal notice.

Medfield brewery looking to expand in MetroWest

Zelus Beer Co., based in Medfield, is looking to expand to Central Massachusetts. The running-friendly brewery is opening a pop-up taproom in Ashland for two weeks next month, including for the Boston Marathon.
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After Nasdaq woes, RXi pivots to promising cancer treatment field

The Marlborough company is bringing Nobel Prize-winner Craig Mello's work into a burgeoning field of cancer research.

Milford human services agency lands $16.4M MassDevelopment bond

A Milford-based health and human services agency has secured a $16.4 million bond to purchase land for a new group home in Shrewsbury and a 9,600-square-foot athletic center.

MBTA developing structure for $7 million parking revenue increase

The MBTA has penciled in $7 million in new parking revenues for next year. Now they're figuring out who will pay.

Florida primary care company opens new Framingham office

A MetroWest-area doctor has opened a new primary care practice in Framingham in conjunction with a Florida primary care firm MDVIP.
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Calendar

Friday, Mar. 30

Cyber Security Risks & Remedies Workshop

Presented by: Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce

7:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Courtyard by Marriott, Marlborough

Monday, Apr. 02

First Monday Meeting

Presented by: Network of Enterprising Women

8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Water Fresh Farm, Hopkinton

Friday, Apr. 06

Spring Fling Auction

Presented by: Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce

6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Stow Acres Country Club, Stow

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People on the move

Sarah Day of Marlborough has been promoted to vice president and commercial loan officer at St. Mary's Credit Union in Marlborough. Day, who joined St. Mary’s in 2005, previously served as assistant vice president.

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Athol Savings Bank supervisor charged with embezzling $100,000 from customers

Flash fire at Dudley factory injures three workers

Fitchburg State remaking theater as new community, incubator space

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