Archive for May 2025
Higher taxes, insurance and HOA fees strain homeowners as affordability worsens
Homeowners are grappling with rising property taxes, insurance premiums and HOA fees. Read More
Read MoreRent control worsens housing quality and supply, new study warns
A new study from a Massachusetts think tank raises red flags about rent control policies, citing negative effects in the state historically and an uncertain outcome elsewhere. Read More
Read MoreEmployers are growing concerned about lawsuits amid crackdowns
Company leaders are having to navigate a complex regulatory landscape as regulations diverge on key employment issues. Many are growing wary of litigation. Read More
Read MoreMass. business confidence plummets to lowest level since pandemic onset
A closely watched index measuring business sentiment in the Bay State has taken a nosedive, reflecting broader national economic uncertainties. Read More
Read MoreNewton approves revised Northland project with fewer buildings, more housing units
A long-planned mixed-use development in Newton Upper Falls has been approved for a new plan with fewer buildings and less overall space. Read More
Read MoreHealey names inaugural director of AI Hub, announces funding for AI innovation
The Healey-Driscoll administration announced new funding for AI projects in the state, plans for a new accelerator and the new director for the Massachusetts AI hub. Read More
Read MoreSal’s Pizza founder breaks ground on mixed-use project at former IBM site in Littleton
Restaurateur and developer Sal Lupoli has started work on a 2 million square-foot mixed-use project in Littleton that’ll bring density to what had been a typical suburban office park. Read More
Read MoreGen Z’s regret grows over generational housing divide
Younger Americans are buying houses that need work. That’s left many of those buyers with deep regrets. Read More
Read MoreHarvard researcher op-ed: Cutting science will cause outsized pain to Mass. economy
Over the past two months, the Trump administration has systematically cut and slash investments in science and engineering, with a major focus on biomedical research. international students and staff have been terrorized. The brain drain has begun. Read More
Read MoreMassachusetts lawmakers push for ESOL coordinator to tackle growing waitlists
Massachusetts lawmakers are proposing a new role to address the growing demand for English language education, as immigrant communities face increasing waitlists for courses. Read More
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