Worcester Business Journal

6 Worcester Business Journal | January 27, 2025 | wbjournal.com Holy Cross later constructed an 8,000-square-foot residential building at the site for its Jesuits, a move which irked some local residents and District 3 Councilor George Russell, who felt the community wasn't given enough notification about the project, accord- ing to Worcester Telegram & Gazette reporting at the time. If Holy Cross takes ownership of the site of 725 Southbridge St. at a later date, the institution's nonprofit status would mean the site would be taking off the City's tax rolls. e City has previously sought payment-in-lieu of taxes for some properties obtained by nonprofits, as it did with Worcester Polytechnic Institute's controversial purchase of two hotel parcels. In an email to WBJ, Holy Cross Di- rector of Public Relations Nicoleta Jor- dan said the university has no imme- diate plans to take the former Rotmans property off the City's tax rolls. "It's also worth noting that the college is currently paying taxes or voluntary contributions to all taxable properties acquired in the past 15 years," Jordan added. George's Coney Island to restore historic neon sign e 85-year-old neon sign atop George's Coney Island in Worcester will soon glow with renewed vigor. e well-known hot dog restaurant has embarked on what it says will be a months-long process to replace neon tubing in its signature rooop display, in a move ownership hopes will serve as a visual reminder the longtime Worces- ter institution isn't going anywhere anytime soon. "is restoration tells people that we're here to stay," Kathryn Tsandikos, Paid family leave has been good for Mass. The Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave law went into effect in 2019. The program, funded through employee payroll contributions, enables workers to take up to 26 weeks of paid time off for reasons such as maternity and paternity leave, caring for a family member with a serious illness or injury, and managing affairs while a family member is on active military duty. When polled online, the majority of WBJ readers said the program has been a positive for the state. Has the paid family and medical leave program been good for Massachusetts? For more information you may visit our website at www.fitchburgma.gov/bids. To discuss further, please contact Mary Jo Bohart, Director of Economic Development at mbohart@fitchburgma.gov, or 978-829-1896. Deadline for submissions is May 1, 2025 at 4:00 pm. Ideal Development Concept: • Full-service restaurant or diner catering to travelers, locals, and aviation community • Indoor and outdoor seating options • Modern amenities and inviting atmosphere Take advantage of this opportunity to be part of a growing and dynamic community at Fitchburg Municipal Airport! The City of Fitchburg seeks a developer/restauranteur to create a unique dining experience at Fitchburg Municipal Airport. We are accepting proposals to lease land and build a restaurant or diner that will serve both aviation enthusiasts and the general public. Location: Located adjacent to the airport administration building, this is a prime pad site of approximately 20,000 sf • High visibility location, easy highway access to Routes 2/190, and a steady stream of visitors • Utilities connections already onsite • Great views of runway, with added customer base from airport tenants in close proximity • Up to a 50-year lease term available. Route 12 Route 2 Restaurant Pad Site READER COMMENTS "I believe it is a step forward for employees, but from an employer perspective it has been difficult to manage with not much help or direction from PFML staff." - Lynn Barrieau "For many employees, they are unable to wait for the money to come in, and they end up not taking the leave that they have earned and paid into. Also, it is unfair to them to have to use their five PTO days prior to the leave kicking in." - Mike Emberley Yes 54% No 46% George's Coney Island in Worcester Continued from previous page Find business insights and sponsored content articles with relevant and helpful tips and tools for your business. www.wbjournal.com/sponsored/business-insights BIZ MARKETPLACE WBJ WBJ Biz Marketplace is a sponsored content section of wbjournal.com

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