Power Outage Reported on Route 30

Multiple reports of Target plaza with no power.

Framingham Finishes 2015 With Gas Prices Below $2

AAA’s December 28 survey of prices in Massachusetts finds self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $1.98 per gallon.

Herb Connolly Chevrolet President Nominated For Dealer of Year

Adam Connolly was one of 50 dealers nominated for the 2016 TIME Dealer of the Year. Herb Connolly Chevrolet is located in Framingham.

Staples Offers To Divest $1.25 Billion in Commercial Contracts

The Framingham-based company is still willing to negotiate with federal government to allow a $6 billion acquisition of Office Depot.

AAA: Gas Prices Drop 4 Cents

Today’s national average is $1.99, below $2.00 for the first time since March 25, 2009.

CVS Acquires Target's Pharmacies

The move comes less than two months after Walgreens announced a $17 billion acquisition of Rite Aid Corp.

AAA: Gas Prices Lowest Since Spring 2009

The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 57 cents, from a low of $1.92 to a high of $2.49.

Alzheon Appoints Former GlaxoSmithKline CEO Jean-Pierre Garnier as Board Chair

Dr. Garnier brings world-class expertise and global perspective to help build Alzheon into a leading clinical-stage Alzheimer’s company.

Massachusetts Gas Prices 3 Cents Lower Than November

The current price is three cents more than the national average for self-serve unleaded of $2.03.

Feds Say No To Merger of Staples and Office Depot

Framingham-based Staples and Office Depot plan to challenge the Federal Trade Commission's decision.

Staples Announces Fourth Quarter Dividend

The dividend is payable on January 14, 2016, to shareholders of record on December 23, 2015.

AAA: Gas Prices Drop a Penny in Massachusetts

A year ago at this time the Massachusetts average price was 79 cents higher at $2.85.

MutualOne Foundation Awards $2,000 Grant to Special Needs Program

The Foundation grant will provide seven one-week camperships to special needs families requiring financial assistance with program tuition.

6 a.m. Thanksgiving Workout Benefits Mom Battling Brain and Breast Cancer

MetroWest Boot Camp's 6th Annual Thanksgiving Workout has a new location but the same time Thanksgiving morning at 6 a.m.

AAA: Gas Prices Down A Penny Thanksgiving Week

A year ago at this time the Massachusetts average price was 80 cents higher at $2.87.

MutualOne Foundation Grants $5,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters

There are presently more than 75 mentor/mentee pairs active in Framingham and 10 in Natick.

IMAGE GALLERY: Total Wine and More Opens in Natick

The MetroWest Chamber of Commerce held a ribon cutting event for the new business.

Basketball Hall of Famer Stops By Samba Steak and Sushi

The five time NBA champion had dinner at the Route 9 Framingham restaurant.

Staples Earns Top Marks in 2016 Corporate Equality Index

For the 6th year in a row, Staples earns 100 percent on Human Rights Campaign Foundation's scorecard on LGBT workplace equity.

TJX: 3rd Quarter Sales Increased by 5 Percent to $7.8 Billion

The Framingham-based company also saw a 5 percent sales increase in store sales.

SLIDESHOW: Doctors Express Named Small Business of Year by MetroWest Chamber

Peppers Catering named Business Leader of the Year and Veterans Inc. non profit partner at 120th Annual meeting and Awards Gala.

AAA: Gas Prices Drop A Penny

The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 45 cents, from a low of $1.94 to a high of $2.39.

MetroWest Chamber of Commerce Holding 120th Annual Meeting and Awards Gala

The annual event will honor 13 finalists in 5 categories, including Business Leader, Emerging Leader, Small Business, Non-Profit Partner.

Flynn joins MutualOne Bank as Vice President

He brings with him more than 25 years of industry experience.

Eastern Bank Named a Top Place to Work for 2015

The company, with an ATM location in Framingham, has been named one of the top places to work in the state, by the Boston Globe.

IMAGE GALLERY: 650 Different Brews Available at Craft Beer Cellar

The newest Framingham business has a "wall of sour," as well as beers from Massachusetts, New England, America and around the World.

MutualOne Foundation Grant Helps Seniors at HOME

The MutualOne Charitable Foundation awarded a $5,000 grant to Homeowners Options for Massachusetts Elders (HOME).

Ameresco Enters into Energy Savings Performance Contract With U.S. Army's Fort Hamilton

Project will provide for facility-wide energy conservation and new solar photovoltaic systems at the New York Garrison.

AAA Survey: Gas Prices Up 3 Cents

The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 55 cents, from a low of $1.94 to a high of $2.49.

Framingham Company Partners With Chinese Technology Firm

Ontegrity's goal is to keep mission-critical systems worldwide turned ‘On’ and operating efficiently.

Barmakian Jewelers to Exhibit $5 Million in Rare Australian Pink and Red Diamonds

The diamond exhibit will be on display at the Framingham location on Saturday, Nov. 7

Selectmen Seek Tougher Punishment For Framingham Bar and Grill

The owner closed for 5 days voluntarily this summer, and police recommended another 5 day alcohol license suspension, after 6 violations.

Downtown Framingham Restaurant/Bar May Lose Alcohol License

Police are recommending the Route 135 establishment to lose license for 5 days. Selectmen to hold public hearing tonight, Nov. 3.

Worcester Road Office Building Sold For $1.1 Million

The multi-tenant building in Framingham has more than 18,000 square feet of office space on two floors at a popular intersection in town.

REI Will Be Closed for Black Friday

The outdoor retailer is paying its employees to spend time in nature on the biggest shopping day of the year.

Federal Trade Commission Extends Review Period For Staples, Office Depot Merger

The deal is valued at $6 billion. Staples’ corporate headquarters will remain in Framingham.

TJX Corp. Completes Acquisition of Australian Company

Framingham-based TJX expands to the Land Down Under, with the acquisition of Trade Secret.

SLIDESHOW: MetroWest Chamber Sponsors Legislative Reception at Genzyme

MetroWest Chamber of Commerce hosted its first-ever legislative reception, to allow business leaders to network with those in State House.

Walgreens Buying Rite Aid in $17 Billion Deal

There are a trio of Walgreens in Framingham. There are two Rite Aids in Ashland.

IMAGE GALLERY: Pantry Chef Hosts Halloween Cookie Party

Members of the Boys and Girls Club of MetroWest decorated cookies with the Executive Chef of the Pantry at The Verve Crowne Plaza in Natick.