Worcester Business Journal
WBJ
L ISTS: NOTABLE
COMMERCIAL
SALES AND LEASES
What hope for homes?
Even as interest rates might drop,
the housing market isn't expected to
loosen any time soon. | 14
Struggling to keep people
and pets together
Animal nonprofits face rising demand
while donations remain stagnant. | 10
VIEWPOINT
PHOTO | EDD COTE
Liberal arts'
impact on the
economy | 21
Central Massachusetts' Source for Business News Volume 35 • Number 2 $3.50 January 22, 2024
Q&A: Millbury
entrepreneur
generates power.
Developers,
activists, and city
officials say parking
requirements are blocking
needed development. See
story on Page 12.
PHOTO | COURTESY OF SECOND CHANCE ANIMAL SERVICES
The Alta on the
Row multifamily
and parking
development in
Worcester
PHOTO | MATT WRIGHT
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