Massachusetts News

Massachusetts Legislature Approves Sales Tax Holiday for 2025

News Summary The Massachusetts Legislature has approved a sales tax holiday for August 9 and 10, 2025, suspending the 6.25%…

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Boston Prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

News Summary As Boston gets ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, major economic benefits are anticipated, including over $1…

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Massachusetts RMV Warns Residents About Text Message Scam

News Summary The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) has issued a warning about a resurfacing text message scam that…

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Massachusetts Sees Surge in Unemployment Claims

News Summary Massachusetts is grappling with a sharp increase in unemployment claims, with 5,692 new claims reported for the week…

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Forbes Snyder Expands Operations with New Office in Fort Myers

News Summary Forbes Snyder, a leading point-of-sale (POS) software firm, has opened a new office in Fort Myers, Florida, marking…

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Serious Burns Sustained by Workers at Newburyport Dunkin’

News Summary Two workers suffered serious burns during a maintenance incident at a Dunkin' restaurant in Newburyport. An electrical short…

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Massachusetts Beaches Closed Due to Unsafe Water Quality

News Summary Several beaches in Massachusetts have been closed to swimming due to unsafe water quality, with health warnings issued…

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Tragic Drowning Incident Claims Life of Young Boy in Worcester

News Summary A 4-year-old boy tragically drowned in Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester, Massachusetts. After wandering away from his sleeping grandparents,…

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Massachusetts Announces Sales Tax Holiday for August 2025

News Summary The Massachusetts Legislature has announced a sales tax holiday for August 9-10, 2025, to stimulate the economy and…

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Attorney Sentenced for Smuggling Contraband into Detention Center

News Summary Theresa Marie DiJoseph, a Massachusetts attorney, has been sentenced to three years' probation following her guilty plea for…

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