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

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Maynard firm's largest customer allowed back into U.S. commerce after $1.4B settlement

Maynard telecommunications component manufacturer Acacia Communications opened Thursday's trading with a 4.25-percent gain after the U.S. announced a deal to allow its largest customer back into U.S. commerce.

Petty: City won't prevent Notre Dame demolitiin

Citing the skyrocketing cost of maintaining and building schools, Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty said Thursday the city will not take on the redevelopment of the Notre Dame des Canadiens church.

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Framingham files lawsuit against opioid manufacturers

Framingham has joined a growing list of Central Massachusetts town to file lawsuits against pharmaceutical manufacturers for their role in the opioid crisis that has gripped the area for years.

Bertucci's sold at bankruptcy for $20M

Northborough pizza chain Bertucci's has been bought at bankruptcy auction for a deal worth up to $20 million.

Framingham gym to relocate in Technology Park

A health and fitness facility on the outskirts of the Framingham Technology Park is looking to relocate to a 15,500-square-foot facility further into the park.

Ameresco inks $7M energy deal with Atlanta

Framingham renewable energy firm Ameresco has signed a $7-million contract with Atlanta to improve the energy efficiency of 19 city-owned buildings.

Insulet, AIRM land $3.8M in tax incentives for job creation

Two Central Massachusetts life sciences companies have landed more than $3.8 million of $20 million in state tax incentives to help create more jobs for the industry.

Calendar

Tuesday, Jun. 12

Shrewsbury Toastmasters

Presented by: Shrewsbury Federal Credit Union

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

Shrewsbuy Federal Credit Union, Shrewsbury

Thursday, Jun. 14

What You Need to Know About the 2018 Ballot Questions

Presented by: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce

9:15 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center, Westford

Thursday, Jun. 14

Speed Networking with the Nashoba Valley, Greater Lowell, Middlesex West Chambers of Commerce

Presented by: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce

7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center, Westford

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People on the move

Deborah Huegel is the new vice president of philanthropy at Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester. She had previously served as the organization's director of development in Greater Worcester for the last three years.

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