Worcester Business Journal

wbjournal.com | December 5, 2016 | Worcester Business Journal 7 R E A L D E A L Real Deal highlights recent commercial property transactions in Central Massachusetts. Commercial real estate firms that want to submit information on transactions can send it to editorial@wbjournal.com. Source: Fitchburg State University and Massachusetts Land Records — Compiled by Sam Bonacci, Worcester Business Journal digital editor ADDRESS: 689-705 Main St. Fitchburg AREA: 28,000 square feet SALE PRICE: $350,000 SELLER: Francis, John, Thomas and AnnMarie Tramontozzi BUYER: Fitchburg State University The purchase of the defunct theater begins an expansion downtown for the school, with the first phase set to cost $2 million to bring its game-design laboratory and entrepreneurship space online. Snowmaking at the mountain will begin as soon as temperatures permit. Wachusett hopes to open within the next week, weather allowing. The moun- tain is scheduled to open by Saturday, November 26 or sooner if weather and snowmaking conditions permit. Worcester vegan restaurant makes PETA list PETA has included Worcester's Belmont Vegetarian on a list of 16 vegan soul food restaurants "that will blow your mind." The list compiled by the organiza- tion People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals listed the Worcester staple 13th amid restaurants from around the nation. The restaurant located at 157 Belmont St. takes a twist on Jamaican and American inspired dishes. "Thanks to Belmont Vegetarian Restaurant, diners can enjoy all the lip-smacking flavor of classic soul food — minus the cruelty and choles- terol," PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Remain said in a statement. The list is part of the organiza- tion's agenda to not only move people away from a diet that includes animals but to highlight reported health benefits of a vegan diet. Clinton, HealthAlliance merger to proceed Plans to merge Clinton Hospital and Leominster-based HealthAlliance Hospital will proceed after the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) has opted not to conduct a full cost and impact review. In a notice to stakeholders, the HPC, the state healthcare watch dog agency, said it decided not to proceed with a cost and market impact review, following a preliminary review. Under the proposed transaction, Clinton would become a satellite location under HAH's hospital license and would continue to operate as a full- service hospital campus, according to the HPC. The merger was announced over the summer by owner UMass Memorial Health Care, and the board of trustees voted to approve it in September. The healthcare system said a merger would "ensure longevity and expan- sion opportunities for each organiza- tion." HealthAlliance Hospital, which has 83 beds and campuses in Leominster and Fitchburg, is in a stronger posi- tion than Clinton; HealthAlliance posted a $5.2 million surplus in the first six months of the fiscal year ended June 30, while 41-bed Clinton lost $1.1 million. Maine energy firm opens 1st Mass. facility in Oxford A Bethel, Maine clean energy provid- er recently hosted a grand opening for a showroom and distribution facility in Oxford that will serve Massachusetts, marking the company's first location in the state. "We're excited to be able to serve Massachusetts locally now. Before we were supporting the Massachusetts market from Maine, and now we will have a more local opportunity to bring this tech to the commonwealth," said Main Energy System's BJ Otten. The 20 Boulder Park Way location in North Oxford will serve as a showroom for wood pellet central heating equip- ment and bulk residential and commer- cial distribution location for Main Energy System's wood pellets. Wood pel- lets can include grass, corn, wood and biogas as well as other forestry and agri- cultural residues. The biofuel is regarded by many in the field to be carbon neutral when partnered with sustainable forestry practices, said Otten. W Simply Beter. Member FDIC Member SIF Equal Housing Lender This offer won't last long so take advantage now. Stop by any of our locations today. Uxbridge • Southbridge • Sturbridge • Charlton • Grafton • Auburn saversbank.com ∙ 800.649.3036 Let's Light Up The Season with a Special Business CD Rate. It's Our Gift to You! 9 Month Business CD Special 1.02 1.02 % APY* % APY*

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