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GARDNER --- Of all the guests who came to the grand opening of The Lofts at 30 Pine, the most interesting ones to talk to were the ones who grew up in Gardner, the ones who could remember when these brick buildings were the lifeblood of the city and the home of Heywood-Wakefield Furniture.

FITCHBURG --- At mill revitalization groundbreakings, it's common to be struck by how enormous these places are and to imagine what they were like when they were filled with workers during the New England's textile heyday.

BROCKTON --- Oft referred to as the "City of Champions" for its high school sports teams and world champion boxers Rocky Marciano and Marvin Hagler, the city is now hopeful that a mixed-income housing development is the first step toward putting its downtown back up on that pedestal.

SPRINGFIELD --- The transformation of the notorious "Hollywood" section into an attractive, safer residential neighborhood was formally recognized recently as Gov. Charlie Baker came to the city to celebrate the grand opening of Outing Park and nearby Concord Heights.

Affordable apartment at former St. Kevin's site represents new start for mom, daughter

BOSTON ---With Mayor Marty Walsh and Cardinal Sean O'Malley looking on, Christine Wright took the podium and delivered an impassioned speech, recalling the day when she took stock of her life, looked at her daughter and decided, "you deserve a good mom."