Massachusetts Economy

Massachusetts Landlord Faces $100K Loss Due to Tenants

News Summary A landlord in Reading, Massachusetts, suffers a nearly $100,000 financial loss due to tenants with a history of…

4 days ago

Eight Charged in Massachusetts Tax Refund Fraud Scheme

News Summary In a significant crackdown, eight Massachusetts residents have been charged in a major tax refund fraud scheme involving…

5 days ago

Massachusetts Resident Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize

News Summary A Plainville resident, Sean Kelly, has won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s 'Monopoly Doubler' game. The…

6 days ago

Massachusetts to Develop 450 Acres for Affordable Housing

News Summary The Healey administration in Massachusetts plans to transform over 450 acres of state-owned land into affordable housing units,…

2 weeks ago

Barletta Heavy Division Inc. Settles for $11 Million Over Contaminated Fill

News Summary Barletta Heavy Division Inc. has agreed to pay $11 million to resolve criminal charges stemming from the illegal…

3 weeks ago

Massachusetts Cities Ranked Among Best Places to Live in 2025

News Summary The U.S. News & World Report has recognized four cities in Massachusetts—Newton, Waltham, Somerville, and Brookline—in its annual…

3 weeks ago

Massachusetts Communities Hit Hard by Rare May Nor’easter

News Summary A rare May nor’easter has wreaked havoc across Massachusetts, causing severe tree damage, record low temperatures, and significant…

3 weeks ago

Massachusetts Board Votes for Vocational School Lottery System

News Summary The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education has approved a lottery system for admissions to vocational schools…

3 weeks ago

Landlord Faces Financial Crisis After Tenants Exploit Legal Loopholes

News Summary In a troubling case from Ipswich, Massachusetts, landlord Leo Behaj struggles with significant financial losses after tenants exploited…

3 weeks ago

Barletta Heavy Division Settles $11 Million Environmental Case

News Summary Barletta Heavy Division Inc., a Massachusetts construction company, reached an $11 million settlement for illegally dumping contaminated fill…

3 weeks ago