Massachusetts Boasts Lowest Vacant Foreclosure Rates In Country
Homebuyers in Massachusetts are facing some of the lowest rates of vacant and “zombie” foreclosures in the nation, according to a new report from Attom.
Community Good Works
Marianne Smith, president of Gloucester-based Cape Ann Savings Bank, and Patrick Thorpe, president of BankGloucester, recorded a joint video appealing to the public for donations to benefit family members of crew killed in a fishing boat sinking last month. See who else gave back.
The Gossip Report: Feb. 27, 2026
The fifth home in this week’s roundup of the most expensive home sales in Massachusetts has plenty of potential, as an optimist might put it.
Eng Applauds MBTA’s Post-Storm Restoration: ‘We Are Not the Same T’
The MBTA restored full service two days after a February blizzard, with General Manager Phil Eng crediting hard lessons from January’s storm.
Legislative Leader Weighs in on Rent Control
House Speaker Ron Mariano warned Wednesday against a ballot question to create rent control around the state, while Senate President Karen Spilka declined to take a position until later in the year.
The Gossip Report: Feb. 27, 2026
The fifth home in this week’s roundup of the most expensive home sales in Massachusetts has plenty of potential, as an optimist might put it.
Back Bay BID Prospects Strengthen
A three-year campaign to establish the Back Bay’s first business improvement district is nearing the finish line, despite opposition from a major landlord.
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