The Gossip Report: Sept. 18, 2026
The first and second items in this week’s roundup of the most expensive home sales in Massachusetts should be familiar to regular readers. That’s why you should check out the third home.
SJC Dismisses Marshfield’s MBTA Zoning Lawsuit
The highest court in Massachusetts shot down the town of Marshfield’s search for an exemption from the MBTA Communities Act Friday afternoon.
Direct Federal Credit Union Launches Charitable Checking Product
Direct Federal Credit Union has launched a new checking product that will allow customers to support local charities with each debit card swipe.
BPDA Approves Dorchester, Brighton Developments
The owner of a Brighton commercial building received approval to add 42 apartments in a 3-story addition, while a Dorchester project will create 20 home ownership units near the MBTA’s Ashmont station.
Community Good Works
Vantage Builders said it raised $35,000 for Fisher House Boston during its fifth annual charity golf tournament on Aug. 10. See who else gave back recently.
The Gossip Report: Sept. 18, 2026
The first and second items in this week’s roundup of the most expensive home sales in Massachusetts should be familiar to regular readers. That’s why you should check out the third home.
Will Mass. Take a Pass on Data Centers?
Gov. Maura Healey’s decision to give Massachusetts communities veto power over data center development could ring the death knell for a construction boom before it starts.






