New Housing Pledges Largely Absent from Healey’s Big Address
Gov. Maura Healey pledged to beat her administration’s own housing production goals and expand first-time homebuyer assistance in her biggest speech of the year.
Eastern Bank Backs Away from M&A in 2026
In their bank’s fourth quarter earnings call Friday morning, Eastern Bank executives stressed they aren’t focused on M&A this year.
The Gossip Report: Jan. 23, 2026
The third home in this week’s roundup of the most expensive home sales in Massachusetts started out as a “fishing camp” where local men gathered to fish and drink beer.
Samuels Steps in to Sustain Time Out Market
Boston-based Samuels & Associates will operate the Fenway Time Out Market under a licensing agreement, staving off its planned closure this week.
Citizens Private Bank Highlights Positive Fourth Quarter
Thanks to the performance of Citizens Bank’s private bank and its capital markets and wealth arms, the bank saw its net income reach $528 million, up 32 percent year-over-year.
The Gossip Report: Jan. 23, 2026
The third home in this week’s roundup of the most expensive home sales in Massachusetts started out as a “fishing camp” where local men gathered to fish and drink beer.
MetroWest Brokerage Committed to Independent Niche
Wayland-based R.W. Holmes Commercial Real Estate is turning 50 this year under the guidance of second- and third-generation leaders Garry Homes and Elizabeth Holmes.





