Valade: Berkshire Pursued Commonwealth Acquisition
Commonwealth National Bank’s president and CEO says the bank was pursued by Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc. before finally agreeing Wednesday night to a $19.5 million acquisition that brings the number of locally headquartered banks in Worcester to two.
Sturbridge Co. To Open Clean Room In Southbridge
Sturbridge medical device company Optim Inc. will open a new clean room manufacturing site in Southbridge after a grant to help the company expand in Sturbridge fell through.
Mass Bar Honors Naughton
The Massachusetts Bar Association has named State Rep. Harold P. Naughton Jr. of Clinton as its Legislator of the Year.
Staples Gets Recycling Award
Framingham-based office supply giant Staples Inc. has received an award from the National Recycling Coalition recognizing it as a model for the industry.
Wages, Benefits Slow To Rise in Q1
Total compensation costs for civilian workers rose just 0.3 percent in the first quarter of the year, down from 0.6 percent the previous quarter, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Swine Flu – 2
Two boys in Lowell have tested positive for swine flu. The two children in Spencer, meanwhile, tested negative.Maine now has three confirmed cases of swine flu. I have yet to find out if yesterday’s "undisclosed number" of people in New Hampshire being tested has yielded any results, though.Yesterday’s announcements from the World Health Organization included [...]
Editorial cartoon by David Hitch
OSHA helps to make jobs safe
This marks the 37th anniversary of the passage of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act, which gives every worker the right to a safe job. Each year more than 60 workers are killed and more than 10,000 injured in Massachusetts alone, a reminder that we have a long way to go before we achieve [...]
Local elections draw near
Northboro needs school committee members who are knowledgeable in educational philosophy and goals. They must have an understanding of business aspects. The financial impact of decisions made have a dramatic impact not only on the quality of education afforded but also the tax burden.
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Webster is a great town and is one that has many caring residents and business owners. Our residents deserve to have only the best in our leadership roles. Webster will need someone who will show leadership and commitment that will bring us into the next decade and beyond.
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