Good morning, Worcester.

WBJ’s 40 Under Forty awards honor 40 emerging local leaders from fields including healthcare, law, engineering and business who are already shaping Central Massachusetts.

The celebration will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at Mechanics Hall.

David Clark Co. has begun a phased move to its new 145,000 sqft headquarters at 125 Northeast Cutoff after its longtime space on Franklin Street, once home to Allegro, was repurposed.

The building renovation finished Monday, Aug. 24.

On Aug. 24, central Mass businesses made leadership moves as MutualOne Bank promoted Joleen Caldwell & Samantha Ramos, bankHometown hired four new officers, Suuberg & Durand Environmental Strategies named Martin Suuberg principal, Webster Five appointed Will Kerrissey vice president, and Fitchburg State University named David Weiss dean.

José Luis Santos was unanimously approved as interim head of the Department of Higher Education — he will serve after Commissioner Ortega steps down on Sept.

30 with a permanent replacement named early next year.

The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce urged voters to reject ballot Question 8 on Nov.

3 as repealing 21 cannabis licenses could cut vital excise revenue and local jobs. Legal cannabis sales have brought over $8 million to the city and support community programs + job growth.

Matthew Elia began as director at Worcester Regional Airport on Aug.

24, succeeding Andrew Davis after nearly 18 years in the role (he brings extensive municipal airport experience from Cape Cod Gateway, New Bedford, and Mansfield).

David Clark Co. has begun moving into its new 145,000 sqft headquarters at 125 Northeast Cutoff today following a buildout completed Monday by R.P.

Masiello Inc. The renovated building features modern manufacturing, testing, and engineering suites for the historic aerospace firm.

The historic Octagon House on Plantation St., built in 1853, is for sale at $499,000.

This eight-sided property, featuring two two-bedroom, five-room units with rare gravel walls and stucco, was added to the National Register in 1980.

High school football practices kicked off Monday in Worcester County, noted sports writers from Telegram and Gazette.