Archive for July 2025
New Stoneham development is open. It took more than a decade.
A 259-unit apartment complex north of Boston in Stoneham began leasing this week — 11 years and one month after plans were first filed to the town for permitting review. Read More
Read MoreCannabis business closures accelerate in Massachusetts as 23 surrender or let licenses expire
Massachusetts cannabis industry faces a shakeout as nearly two dozen businesses close their doors in early 2025, continuing a trend that began last year. Read More
Read MoreAutodesk eyes PTC for takeover: report
In the local tech scene, the industrial software maker is known as the owner of Onshape. Read More
Read MoreThe National Observer: Real Estate: Office vacancy continues to rise nationally
The national office-vacancy rate hit a new record high in the second quarter. Read More
Read MoreFormer Hasbro CEO remembered as visionary philanthropist, business leader
Hassenfeld died Tuesday in London at the age of 76. Read More
Read MoreThe Largest Construction Projects in Massachusetts
This is an expanded version of the list that appears in the BBJ’s print edition. Information for this list was obtained from construction firm representatives. Dollar value refers to total value of construction costs for that project. Read More
Read MoreTunnel to Boston Logan Airport to close overnight this week
The tunnel that takes drivers from Boston’s North End neighborhood to Logan Airport in East Boston is set to close overnight this week. Read More
Read MoreFive things: Everett housing, new VC firm, SharkNinja’s new hire, mall robots and good office news
Here are the five things you need to know in local business news to start your Thursday, including Everett housing, a new VC firm, SharkNinja’s new hire, robots at the mall and Boston’s good office-space news. Read More
Read MoreEditorial: State budget blurs lines on Fair Share surtax revenue
When voters approved the millionaire’s tax, advocates promised the revenue would go toward new funding for education and transportation. But with the fiscal 2026 state budget, state officials have already begun to redefine what constitutes “new” funding. Read More
Read MoreTufts begins construction on housing for 660 students
Tufts University is building two new apartment-style residence halls that will offer apartments at lower rent than the surrounding neighborhood. Read More
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