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Friday, December 16, 2016

Former McDonald's in Auburn sold for $580K

The long-time McDonald's fast-food restaurant in Auburn will be converted into professional offices.

Milford medical device maker Waters Corp. has awarded a performance bonus worth up to $1.5 million to President and CEO Christopher O'Connell.

A decade ago a Massachusetts State Police cruiser, lights on, pulling up onto the sidewalk at a cannabis celebration might have been cause for alarm among attendees.

Health commission won't review Steward physician purchase

The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission has decided not to proceed with a formal review of Steward Health Care Network's proposed acquisition of the Central Massachusetts Independent Physician Association.

Apartment complex near Becker College sold for $972K

A 13-unit apartment complex at 70-72 Russell St. in Worcester sold for $972,000, according to an announcement Thursday from Worcester real estate brokerage firm NAI Glickman Kovago & Jacobs.

Catholic Charities has picked a long-time government official and the former chief operating officer of the Mass Lottery Commission as the new executive director of Catholic Charities Worcester County.

Southbridge medical provider Harrington HealthCare System has officially cut the ribbon on its new 16-bed mental illness and substance abuse facility in Webster and expects to begin accepting patients by early January at the latest, according to a company announcement Friday.

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Regional Roundup

Worker dies in 1M gallon water tank(Boston.com)

Boston airport shines light on mental illness(Telegram & Gazette)

Fitchburg's Notre Dame school seeks double enrollment(Sentinel & Enterprise)

Framingham urges housing authority to be better(MetroWest Daily News)

Week in Review

Gardner Ale House begins beer distribution

The brewery at the Gardner Ale House has announced that it will distribute its beer under the name Moon Hill Brewing Co.

Worcester council delays tax vote

The Worcester City Council has postponed a vote on the city's tax rate to Dec. 20.

Mass. unemployment falls below 3 percent

The November unemployment rate in Massachusetts sank to 2.9 percent, two points lower than a year ago at this time and the lowest level since January 2001.