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wbjournal.com | March 20, 2017 | Worcester Business Journal 7 Worcester commuter line to close 2018 weekends The Framingham/Worcester com- muter rail line is set to be shut down for weekends starting in June 2018 as the MBTA installs a federally mandat- ed safety technology. The rail line is slated to be closed for 15 weekends through that September, according to a new plan released by MBTA. Service could be limited for four weekends that May, before the full shut-down, and three weekends following the shut-down, if needed. The $459-million project is designed to prevent train-to-train col- lisions, over-the-speed-limit derail- ments, and train travel through track switches left in the incorrect position. Southbridge Credit Union makes CEO permanent Southbridge Credit Union has made Kate Alexander its permanent CEO after appointing her to the role on an interim basis in December. Alexander led a rebranding of the credit union during her time as interim CEO, with a new tagline, "Southbridge Credit Union: We've Got You." She was instrumental in in reinforcing the cred- it union's goal to be the members' pri- mary financial institution. Armsby Abbey is top beer bar in Mass. Worcester farm-to-table restaurant Armsby Abbey is the top beer bar in Massachusetts, according to the website CraftBeer.com. The honor for the bar at 144 N. Main St., owned by husband-and-wife team Alec Lopez and Sherri Sadowski, came from readers who submitted votes to the site. CraftBeer.com said it asked readers to nominate their favorite craft beer bar in their state and fill out a short survey, including atmosphere, staff, beer selection and special events. More than 7,000 votes were cast last November and December. "Armsby Abbey features a one-of-a- kind custom built bar, draught tower, chalkboards and reclaimed drink rails," the website said. Armby Abbey Executive Chef Damian Evangelous W The only AAA Four Diamond-rated Hotel in the region Voted Best Hotel for Business Clients and Best Venue for a Business Meeting, Worcester Business Journal Best of Business Award Voted Best Hotel, Telegram and Gazette Best of Central Mass Award 363 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01605 Phone: 508.754.5789 | BEECHWOODHOTEL.COM SometimeS the BeSt BuSineSS deciSionS are made out of the office.