Growing the Workforce by Growing Others’ Businesses
Joe Rettman and NEI General Contracting are helping subcontractors grow in their bid to relieve the pressure on the Massachusetts’ construction labor market.
Automatic Cameras to Start Enforcing MBTA Bus Stops, Lanes
The MBTA is finally ready protect its own bus lanes and bus stops from double-parkers with automated cameras. It’s key to the agency’s improvement plans
The Gossip Report: Sept. 25, 2026
The fifth entry in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales can boast windows on three sides, despite having a mid-block address.
Healey, Driscoll Endorse ‘Starter Homes’ Ballot Question
The campaign to legalize small-lot single family homes statewide picked up two high-profile backers Tuesday morning: Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll.
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.
Zoning Reform Not Enough to Allow Small Multifamily, Report Argues
Advocates and elected officials should look beyond zoning reform as they try to get more “missing middle” housing built, a new report argues.
Citizens Sues Sofi, Claims Worker Poaching ‘Decimated’ CT Business
Citizens Bank has sued online lender SoFi, claiming it “essentially eliminated its market presence” in Connecticut after hiring away several mortgage employees.
The Gossip Report: Sept. 11, 2026
The first house in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales could be the biggest sale in state history – but there’s a catch.
The Five Mass. Real Estate Stories You Missed in Summer 2026
From rent control to suburban mega-developments, here are the seven biggest stories that happened in Massachusetts real estate in summer 2026 since Memorial Day.
The Gossip Report: Sept. 4, 2026
The first home in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales could be defying the market.
Mixed Results for Housing-Endorsed Candidates in Mass. Primaries
A co-founder of the state’s biggest housing advocacy group lost his race for state Senate in Tuesday’s primary elections, but other candidates took home wins.
MassHousing Releases Fraud Investigation Results
Former MassHousing executive Tony Richards II did not appear to influence the grant awards to two developers accused of defrauding the agency, the in-house inquiry found.
The Gossip Report: Aug. 28, 2026
The longtime home of Marc Brown, the creator of the beloved children’s book and television series “Arthur,” takes the second spot in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales.
The Gossip Report: Aug. 21, 2026
An open-floorplan house from 1843 takes the third spot in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales.
West End Towers Deal Paves Way for Multifamily Mega-Merger
Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s office announced Tuesday that multifamily giants AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential agreed to sell two apartment towers in Boston’s West End.
Concord 40B Project Financed by British Pension Manager
A Concord office park will be gaining 201 new apartments thanks to money from a storied British retirement funds manager.
Personnel File – No. 454
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored, it’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
The Gossip Report: Aug. 14, 2026
One of three new houses artfully tucked onto a frying pan-shaped site near downtown Nantucket takes the top spot in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales.
Boston Could Mandate Training for Building Security Guards
A proposed law would place significant new training requirements on the unarmed security guards who protect many downtown buildings.
