MEDC has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the development of five parcels of land, located on Lincoln and Mechanic Streets in the French Hill neighborhood. |
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Investors have a new incentive to move their money into Marlborough. Federal officials approved a request from the cities to participate in the Opportunity Zone program. |
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Marlborough became one of 67 towns and cities designated Housing Choice Communities, as part of an effort to create 135,000 new housing units in Massachusetts by 2025. |
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City Council has agreed to fund a new elementary school project on Poirier Road. The athletic field on Bolton Street will also be redone as part of the construction. |
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Marlborough's City Council has accepted a grant from the state's Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs for the Ghiloni Park Renovation Project. |
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A more than one-mile stretch of Rte. 85 from John Street to the Southborough line will get a facelift, including utility, intersection and traffic signal improvements, starting June. |
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Potential sites for a new fire station on the west side of the city are currently being studied by a special committee appointed by Mayor Arthur Vigeant. |
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The state has awarded more than $2M in grant funding to 82 communities to complete climate change vulnerability assessments and develop resiliency plans. |
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There were about 64.8 million rideshare trips across the state in 2017, with 84,122 of those reported in Marlborough, according to a new state report. |
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With home prices on the rise, new jobs being added, and employment continuing its record-breaking streak, the local economy continues to grow, according to a new report. |
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The MetroWest office market is serving as a "relief valve" for companies struggling to pay rents in Boston or Cambridge, according to a report by real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle.
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According to a 2016 report, only forty-three of the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts are home to a community hospital. Marlborough is one of the few. |
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Recent economic successes aside, Marlborough stands out in another way that is not so plain to see: with more than 3,500 acres of open space and wooded trails to explore. |
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As part of its ongoing efforts to promote Marlborough as a destination for visitors and events, MEDC has redesigned and relaunched its Visit-Marlborough.com website. |
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Marlborough's Main Street, including its iconic clock tower, were featured alongside several other MetroWest spots in the new 'Super Troopers 2' movie. |
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Two small retail buildings on Route 20 in Marlborough have sold for $3.6M, a price per square foot that the broker says sets a high mark for the I-495 market. |
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Maybe this is the secret to develop a retail property in 2018. An unlikely success story is unfolding in Marlborough at the 500,000-square-foot Apex Center of New England. |
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Nichols College began offering courses in Marlborough for the first time during the past school year, but on May 31st, it officially marked the opening of its MetroWest expansion. |
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Laser equipment manufacturer IPG Photonics is planning a multi-year expansion of both its Oxford and Marlborough facilities after a string of recent property acquisitions. |
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QDOBA Mexican Eats expanded its footprint with the addition of its newest restaurant at the Apex Center of New England in Marlborough. |
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Legendary department store Sears is once again downsizing. The chain announced the closing of 72 stores nationwide, but the Marlborough Sears survived the cut. |
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Marlborough medical device giant Boston Scientific has closed on a potential $406M acquisition of a Minnesota firm developing a therapy for men with prostate issues. |
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Marlborough-based RXi Pharmaceuticals is forging ahead into new territory to create new cancer treatments using its RNAi technology. |
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Marlborough drug maker RXi Pharmaceuticals has been granted a U.S. patent for its method to treat or prevent fibrotic disorders and hopes to now market that IP. |
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Marlborough women's health device manufacturer Hologic has won federal approval for a device the company says can analyze pap tests in 90 seconds. |
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Marlborough's Boston Scientific and TJX Companies were two of just 12 Massachusetts companies that made this year's Fortune 500 list. |
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Marlborough-based Boston Scientific is among Forbes Magazine's top 100 companies to work for in the U.S, placing 4th in Massachusetts. |
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Marlborough-based Hologic and Digital Federal Credit Union are among America's Best Midsize Employers of 2018, according to Forbes Magazine. |
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Marlborough-based SCS Building Maintenance was named Graduate of The Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. |
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Marlborough- and Framingham-based retailer TJX Cos. raised its Q1 profit nearly 42% over the same period last year, continuing to buck the trend of declining sales. |
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Fishermen are back to fishing with longlines thanks to Whole Foods, one fisherman told seafood sales managers gathered at the grocery chain’s Marlborough headquarters. |
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St. Mary’s Credit Union has announced it is changing the structure of its lending team, in an effort to leverage its resources in support of its strategic lending objectives. |
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Universal Door and Window has been a Marlborough staple since its founding in 1968, but rising interest in renovating old mill buildings has moved its work far beyond the city. |
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Marlborough's AMSA retained its U.S. News & World Report rank as the number two public high school in Massachusetts and number 57 STEM high school in the nation. |
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Advanced Math and Science Academy plans to renovate its newly purchased Forest Street building as the first step toward providing updated facilities for its students. |
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Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School in Marlborough took home 16 medals from this year's SkillsUSA competition. |
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This year, 10 Whitcomb students earned gold and silver medals for the National Latin Exam, while 13 others got Magna Cum Laude and Cum Laude.
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A team from the Advanced Math and Science Academy is competing at high school quizbowl nationals, the National Scholastic Championship, on June 2 and 3. |
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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
Under Mayor Arthur Vigeant's leadership, the City Council and MEDC have been working together to foster economic development, job growth, and community revitalization in the City of Marlborough.
How have we done so far? Send us your feedback!
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ABOUT MEDC
Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is the state chartered economic development arm of the City of Marlborough, Massachusetts, and represents a public-private partnership for planning. It works with municipal and private investors to foster economic development, job growth and community revitalization and expansion in the city. MEDC is dedicated to working closely with all businesses wishing to locate or expand their current facilities in our city. We provide free and fair guidance and resources to support your investment decisions.
To learn more about our latest successes, projects and activities,
read our 2017 Annual Report!
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Graduating students from WPI, FSU, UMass and other area colleges converged on the Marlborough Works! Job Fair to meet with hiring managers at local tech and life sciences companies. WMCT-TV was there.
Watch now!
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June 2nd @ 10am - 2pm
UMass Memorial
Marlborough Hospital
157 Union Street
This health and safety fair for kids features hospital exhibits and games, including bike helmet fitting and giveaways, trackless train, obstacle course and various health related activities.
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June 2nd @ 10am - 10pm
Ward Park
57 Orchard Street
Join the Marlborough / Hudson Relay for Life to remember loved ones lost, honor survivors of all cancers and raise money to help the American Cancer Society make a global impact on cancer.
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June 3rd @ 9am - 2pm
Main Street
The 10th annual Car Show will feature more than 200 classics, muscle cars and hot rods, plus, activities for the whole family.
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June 5th - September 25th
Tuesdays @ 3pm - 6:30pm
Union Common
(Route 85 and Main Street)
The farmer's market is back and here to stay every Tuesday for the rest of the summer! Get your fresh produce, jam, honey, eggs, meat, cheese, milk and crafts. Plus, enjoy free Marlborough Library story and craft sessions.
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June 8th & August 31st
@ 6:30pm - 8pm
Ward Park
57 Orchard Street
Enjoy a movie in the park, alongside a host of other free family activities, including inflatable slides, obstacle courses and rock climbing! Plus, get your free popcorn and snow cones and grab a bite to eat at one of the onsite food trucks.
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June 21st - August 16th
Thursdays @ 7pm
Union Common
(Route 85 and Main Street)
Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy live performances by local artists every Thursday throughout the summer.
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June 27th @ 5pm - 8pm
Apex Center of New England
177 Liberty Street
Park and stroll to a dozen Apex Center restaurants, sampling each location’s culinary offerings at your own pace. Enjoy music and family entertainment, and get a chance to win door prizes, including airline tickets and restaurant gift cards.
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Now - June 30th
Jorie Designs Gallery & Gifts
1017 Boston Post Road East
Enjoy a collection of stunning paintings by award-winning artist Kristin Stashenko, famous for her graphic work of architectural interior and exterior landscapes.
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June 2nd @ 9am - 3pm
Whitcomb Middle School
25 Union Street
Drop off all your recyclable items for a flat rate of $35 per car load. There will be an extra charge for televisions, computer monitors, child seats and audio speakers.
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June 9th @ 12pm - 3pm
Main Street Bank
81 Granger Boulevard
Have Spring Cleaning leftovers? Stop by and shred your old documents for free.
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ServSafe RESPONSIBLE ALCOHOL TRAINING
June 13th @ 4pm - 8pm
Courtyard by Marriott
75 Felton Street
The above course is free for employees of Marlborough restaurants and hotels.
Registration is required by
June 7th. To register, contact:
Chris McDade | 508-229-2010 cmcdade@marlboroughedc.com
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