Eastern, Santander, MassHousing Finance Two Brockton Developments
The city of Brockton will be gaining two new housing developments thanks to financing from Eastern Bank, Santander Bank and MassHousing.
Fitchburg State, GFI Plan Housing in Place of Theater Revival
Fitchburg State University officials are reversing course on long-mooted plans to revitalize a decaying former theater in downtown Fitchburg.
Green Steel Company in Woburn to Lay Off 71 Workers
A green steel company that Gov. Maura Healey lauded amid the state’s competitive push into the climate tech sector plans to lay off dozens of workers.
Boston Home-Searchers’ Buying Power Jumped by $46K in January
Homebuyers in New England saw their buying power increase last month, partially due to the improving interest rate environment.
Lowell Nonprofit Exec Arraigned on Rental Assistance Fraud Charges
A Lowell nonprofit leader has been charged with funneling over $280,000 in state rental aid to himself, his wife, family and friends.
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.
Why Won’t Candidates for Governor Bring Back the Starter Home?
Many Massachusetts pols have embraced the YIMBY Gospel. But why won’t Gov. Maura Healey or her Republican challengers get behind the biggest effort to unlock starter homes?





