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

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Wall Street split on TJX outlook

Two Wall Street analysts have come out this week with takes on TJX stock, and they're divided on their optimism for the MetroWest retailer.

Planet Fitness opens at Marlborough's Apex Center

Planet Fitness has opened at Marlborough's Apex Center of New England, moving across the street from its old location and doubling its size in the process.

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Westborough Health Care Center sells for $2.4M

Westborough Health Care Center, a nursing home just outside Westborough center, has sold for $2.4 million, which appears to be a major markdown from the last sale in 2013 for $9.4 million.

Whole Foods sets opening date for Shrewsbury store

Whole Foods will open its Shrewsbury location on Jan. 30, which will mark the natural and organic foods retailer's first Worcester-area location.

Discovery Museum, MathWorks renew 25-year STEM partnership

The Discovery Museum in Acton and Natick's MathWorks have renewed their long-running program bringing STEM education to classrooms across the region.

Framingham State gets $1.5M grant for teacher training

Framingham State University has received a $1.5-million federal grant to train 50 area teachers on teaching students English as a second language.

Calendar

Friday, Jan. 12

Coffee Connections

Presented by: Assabet Valley Chamber

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

Quinn Middle School, Hudson

Tuesday, Jan. 23

Shrewsbury Toastmasters

Presented by: Shrewsbury Federal Credit Union

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

Shrewsbuy Federal Credit Union, Shrewsbury

Wednesday, Feb. 07

Women in Business Luncheon - How to Unleash the Power of Conversation

Presented by: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce

12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

Nashoba Valley Medical Center, Ayer

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People on the move

Jessica Stott of Hudson is the new director of center-based services for Behavioral Concepts of Worcester, a company that cares for children with autism. Stott has a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Endicott College and a master’s degree in applied behavioral analysis from Simmons College.

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