Community Good Works
Leominster-based Fidelity Bank announced it gave $15,000 to three local nonprofits “focused on food insecurity, personal hygiene and veterans outreach programs and services.” See who else gave back.
Personnel File – No. 423
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: It’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
Oct. 20, 2025
Realtor-Supported Housing Policies Beginning to Show Results
The Massachusetts Association of Realtors has stood on the frontlines of this crisis, seeking to be a key partner as Gov. Maura Healey and Legislature work to fix it.
It’s Time to Rethink Bans on Residential in Industrial Districts
Zoning is fundamentally an attempt to separate out incompatible uses. But as industries change, we need to update our understanding of what needs to be kept separate.
Oct. 13, 2025
Lowell Wants You – and We Have the Plan to Prove It
Lowell is on the cusp of big things. Immediate opportunities to invest in Lowell are on the table, and we want to invite you to take a deeper look.
Community Good Works
Boston-based Eastern Bank announced a $2 million gift to the city of Lynn to support the expansion of a city public school. See who else gave back.
Personnel File – No. 422
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: It’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
Oct. 6, 2025
Does Anyone Go to Prison for Federal Mortgage Fraud? Not Many, Data Suggests
Last year, lightning hit over seven times more people than the federal government convicted of mortgage fraud. What’s going on?
Uneven Gateway Cities Housing Production May Indicate Bigger Problems Ahead
Early results suggest zoning reforms work only where the private real estate market works like Worcester, while indicating deeper challenges in Western Massachusetts.
Community Good Works
Vantage Builders Raised $50,000 to a support center for military families receiving care in Boston. See who else gave back.
Personnel File – No. 421
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: It’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
State Should Target Western Mass. for Biomanufacturing Push
Massachusetts can be a winner in the federal government’s push to bring biomanufacturing back to the United States – if it plays its cards right.
Sept. 29, 2025
Beacon Hill Must Keep Biotech’s Flywheel Turning
To maintain Massachusetts’ leadership in global drug development, we cannot allow uncertainty and alarm bells coming from its biotech sector to paralyze us.
After Tough Summer, Mass. Makes Progress Against Housing Crisis
Prospective homebuyers were likely filled with dread this past summer as headline after headline reminded hopefuls of the harsh reality that is the Massachusetts housing market.
Investing in Massachusetts Real Estate? Know About Nominee Trusts
Massachusetts nominee trusts have long been used to hold title to real estate. They offer privacy, flexibility in estate planning and a layer of anonymity for owners.
What’s Driving Transaction Activity in 2025
With vacancy rates elevated, demand softening and pricing still under pressure, the relative appeal of ownership has only grown. And it’s leading driving some major transactions.
