Business Briefs: June 5, 2026

Feedback sought on MassDOT's $20.5B transportation investment plan

MassDOT is accepting public comment until June 10 on its draft five-year Capital Investment Plan, which includes $20.5 billion in transportation capital spending.

North Quabbin Notebook: June 5, 2026

Wendell Meetinghouse hosting multiple events this week WENDELL — “Goodness Shakes” Dance Elevation will host Wendell’s Pride Celebration, a dance party with DJ C-Ferg, at the Wendell Meetinghouse at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 5. Fancy attire is encouraged but not required. This event is queer and all-gender positive, and all ages are welcome, as […]

Digging out: One man’s recovery and the business it inspired

Craig Stevens was just a kid when he started to build worlds. While growing up in West Brookfield, he’d take the blocks he was always given for Christmas and construct cities in his backyard. He used the garden hose to make flowing rivers, his hands to sculpt the land. When he was 10, he wanted […]

Incumbent wins another term on Leyden Selectboard

Erica Jensen was reelected to the Leyden Selectboard for another three-year term, while Craig Ryan won a seat on the Board of Health and other candidates were elected to various town offices.

Real Estate Transactions: June 5, 2026

ATHOL Wayne A. Costa and Christine A. Costa sold to Merrimack Institute LLC, 67 Fern Ave. $205,000. Shamirah S. Nalule and Douglas Obanyi sold to Shamirah S. Nalule, 62 Lindsay Lane. $1. Maria Fernandez De Arias sold to Bouthoulou Mede Sr., 227 Riverbend St. $449,998. Craig Wagner sold to Cameron D. Verdieck, 95 South St. […]