Archive for October 2025
Somerville offers $18M tax break to lure Andover organ transplant firm
A biotechnology company that aids in organ transplants could take up 500,000 square feet in Somerville’s Assembly neighborhood under a tax incentive plan just approved by the city. Read More
Read More18 startups named to Harvard Innovation Labs’ alumni accelerator
Harvard Innovation Labs has selected 18 ventures from over 250 applicants to participate in Launch Lab X, its global alumni accelerator. Read More
Read More$31M home sale on Nantucket is one of the largest in Mass. for 2025
A 7,200-square-foot newly expanded home in the island’s Cliff neighborhood has sold for $31 million, making it one of the top luxury home sales in Massachusetts so far this year. Read More
Read More5 for ’25: 5 keys for office security to protect your company and its employees
Running a business means preparing for the unexpected. What’s your plan for an active-shooter scenario? Do your employees know that plan? Read More
Read MoreSeattle research consulting firm acquired by Boston biotech
The Seattle firm will operate as a subsidiary under its own brand. Read More
Read MoreTaylor Block sale: New owner aims to preserve retailers while eyeing multifamily housing needs
A high-profile retail building in Wellesley Square has a new owner, a Quincy firm that has said it has plans to expand its holdings in the Boston area. Read More
Read MoreCommentary: A strategic plan for Boston’s downtown office crisis
We’re facing the most significant identity crisis our city’s core has seen in decades. But the solution isn’t simply filling buildings, it’s rethinking who the downtown is actually for. Read More
Read MorePlant-based meat company spins out new venture with $6.5M
Tender Food Inc.’s fiber-spinning machines have helped the company stand out in a crowded meat-substitute market. As that market struggles, the company is spinning its tech into new verticals to give it a bigger reach. Read More
Read MoreCambridge board recommends more density along two major corridors
The Cambridge Planning Board is recommending the city allow for greater building heights along two major corridors, Cambridge Street and Massachusetts Avenue. Read More
Read MoreEditorial: Invest in low-income communities, but consider the data first
It’s difficult to say how effective Opportunity Zones have been at helping low-income communities in Massachusetts over the last eight years. But there are other, more proven approaches investors ought to consider. Read More
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