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Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Worcester third in northeast for rental investment returns
A ranking released Wednesday evaluating the return on investment for rental properties has ranked Worcester third in the northeast.
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Marlborough co. secures $9.8M for chemical detection laser
Marlborough company Block MEMS has received a $9.8 million contract to create a detection system to evaluate chemicals, such as explosive or warfare agents, at a distance of at least 100 feet.
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Fitchburg council approves zoning change for sports facility
The Fitchburg City Council has approved a zoning change that opens the door for a soccer sports development in West Fitchburg.
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Firm recommends $67B EMC, Dell merger
A proxy firm has recommended that shareholders vote for the $67 billion merger between Hopkinton's EMC Corporation and Dell at the shareholder meeting set to be held July 19.
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House's $915M eco-devel bill includes fantasy gaming, crane funding
The latest draft of a major economic development bill would authorize more than $915 million in borrowing over the next five years, roughly on par with the bottom line of the bill Gov. Charlie Baker filed in January.
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Senate backs bill to extend benefits to those in job training
Unemployed workers in Massachusetts would have more time to attend job training programs before their unemployment insurance benefits expire, under a bill that cleared the state Senate on Tuesday.
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Senators to research health care costs
A group of senators plans to travel in the fall to explore strategies used by other states to keep health care costs in check, Senate President Stanley Rosenberg said Tuesday.
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The List: Top meeting facilities
Ranked by maximum banquet accomidations
DCU Center, Worcester 2,500
Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center, Marlborough 1,500
Holiday Inn Boxborough 1,000
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston/Milford, Milford 960
Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center, Sturbridge 900
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