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Friday, June 30, 2017

UMass Memorial failed to quickly report 80 substance-exposed births

UMass Memorial Health Care failed to properly report several cases of substance-exposed births at its Worcester hospital within a required timeframe, according to the state auditor.

Framingham State University announced it will extend its bachelor's degree program in American Sign Language so students can complete all four years at FSU.

A Hopkinton office park is almost at full occupancy after a local firm leased more than 13,000 square feet of office space.

Aetna chooses New York as new HQ

Aetna, the Hartford-based health insurer that has been searching for a new city to call home, announced Thursday that it will relocate its corporate headquarters to New York City by the end of 2018.

Ameresco providing energy upgrades for Arizona city

Framingham energy efficiency company Ameresco has been selected to provide energy upgrades for the city of Peoria, Ariz.

The Retailers Association of Massachusetts on Thursday waded deeper into its exploration of a possible ballot question in 2018 to lower the state's sales tax.

Massachusetts drivers would be banned from using handheld devices behind the wheel under legislation approved by the Senate on Thursday.

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Regional Roundup

Fate of Medway historic house discussed (Milford Daily News)

$3.2B Access Northeast pipeline suspended (Boston Business Journal)

Mill in Fall River closing due to violations (Herald News)

Amazon looking towards lease in Seaport (Boston Globe)

Week in review

Courthouse apartments

After years without a purpose, the Worcester County Courthouse now has a brighter future. The city selected Trinity Financial of Boston to turn the courthouse into 125 apartments and retail space. The project is expected to cost $53 million.

Staples going private

Things are looking better for Framingham-based Staples, which this week agreed to be acquired by a New York private equity firm for $6.9 billion.

Worcester to Hyannis

Worcester Regional Airport this week announced it would offer flights to Hyannis four days a week.

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Worcester Regional Airport adding Hyannis flight

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MBTA to study new ways to attract commuter rail riders

EnerNOC to be acquired for $300M

Equity firm in talks to buy Staples for $6 billion

ReWalk unveils prototype for stroke patients

Worcester's 'American Hustle' building getting $26M revitalization

Worcester Chamber supporting sales tax holiday

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