AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMass. Housing & Planning: Harvard is pushing back on Gov. Healey’s Mass Wins plan that would change how Devens zoning is approved, arguing it would dilute local democratic control. Local Governance: A town board declined a developer’s request to apply now for a water-sewer grant for a multifamily district, saying the timing and funding gap could be risky. Healthcare Oversight: CMS data show mixed nursing-home performance across Massachusetts—Hathaway Manor Extended Care (2-star), Regalcare at Greenfield (4-star), and Kimwell Nursing & Rehabilitation (1-star)—with fines and penalties varying by facility. Business & Finance: Massachusetts-based Ayana Bio and Israeli Brevel won a $1.25M BIRD grant to scale plant cell culture using illuminated fermentation for food and wellness bioactives. MedTech/Defense: Boston-based Merlin completed a critical design review for its C-130J autonomy program with USSOCOM, sending shares higher in after-hours trading. Sports Economy: The Mass. House passed a World Cup pilot allowing later alcohol “last call” hours up to 3 a.m., giving towns a limited option to set public consumption districts.
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