Q&A: Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Mike Kennealy
Mike Kennealy is the first major challenger to Democratic Gov. Maura Healey in the 2026 gubernatorial race. On housing, he says he’ll work “in partnership” with towns to build more homes.
Housing Going Up At Former Hyannis Nursing Home Site
The state’s economic development agency has partnered with BankFive to provide nearly $12 million in loan financing to developers who plan to build a 53-unit mixed-income apartment complex in Hyannis.
With $3.5B Package, Baker Focuses on Improving Downtowns
A $3.5 billion economic development bill that Gov. Charlie Baker announced on Thursday looks to chart a post-pandemic pathway for Massachusetts with investments in housing, downtown revitalization and climate resilience, administration officials said.
Housing, Homelessness and ARPA on Mayors’ Association Agenda
About half of the state’s 47 mayors got together Wednesday morning in Brockton to compare notes on some of the most pressing issues facing Massachusetts municipalities – homelessness, housing and the use of federal COVID relief funds.
Housing and Development Chief Ash to Leave Baker Administration
Ash, a former Chelsea city manager who has led the economic development secretariat since Baker took office in 2015, has been pursuing the top job at the Massachusetts Competitive Partnership and in 2016 was one of three finalists for the Cambridge city manager job.
