Good morning, Worcester.

Summit Lounge, a private social club on Water Street for marijuana users, will close next month as owner Kyle Moon said he can no longer wait for a marijuana lounge license — he plans to regroup and open another venue.

The Summit Lounge, Worcester’s first private cannabis consumption club, will close Saturday, Nov.

7 at 5 p.m. after eight years as owner Kyle Moon seeks a larger site + state licensing for a new social consumption venue.

Central Massachusetts manufacturers in Marlborough, Westborough, and Worcester are producing advanced defense systems, fighter pilot optics, and headsets for the nation’s supply chain - from large contractors to small specialty firms.

Davis Farmland’s Mega Maze general manager Nicolette Sacco said today that the Sterling attraction adapts its business model to address seasonal challenges while managing a 450-person workforce to boost visitor numbers.

Charlton resident Lisa Brodeur has released a self-published children’s book to honor her late son Kyle’s memory (his spirit continues to guide her work).

The book, Uncle Kyle’s Snowy Return, blends personal loss with hope to educate readers on overcoming life’s challenges.

Worcester County farms show strong performance by hosting more farms and farmland than nearby counties and ranking among the top nationwide for diverse crop types.

More than one-third of producers are new farmers — adding to the region's growing agriculture business and expanding revenue beyond the harvest.

Gov. Maura Healey’s office said West-East Rail got a $130M federal boost to upgrade tracks and signals for the Springfield Hub Modernization Project (a major win for Western Massachusetts) that will help improve on-time performance for Amtrak Vermonter and Valley Flyer.

A new report outlines 10 significant development opportunities in Worcester, including downtown parcels, former schools, and industrial areas.

The findings may guide future investments and redevelopment plans for community growth.

St. John's golf team won its seventh consecutive Division 1 Central championship on Monday at Kettlebrook Golf Club, clearing the field by 14 strokes.

The Pioneers will play for the title next Monday at Wellesley Country Club.