T.F. GREEN AIRPORT in Rhode Island competes against its much bigger rival to the north in Boston using all sorts of promotions, with some interesting terms and conditions. For example, […]
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Mass. gasoline prices up 28 cents in last month
JUST A LITTLE over a year ago wholesale crude oil prices went into negative territory, meaning demand was so low and storage space so scarce that for the first time […]
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Restaurants face light punishment over COVID rule violations
TOSSING COVID RULES aside and caution to the wind does not earn much punishment for businesses in Massachusetts. In Boston, officials are still regularly chastising restaurants for violating COVID protocols […]
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Legislature plans to expand paid sick leave
THE LEADERS OF the Democratic-led Senate and House have reached an agreement on a bill that would provide major financial relief to businesses for the next two years, while also giving workers […]
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Legislative compromise will end state tax on PPP grants
WITH A WEEK to go before business taxes are due on March 15, Massachusetts lawmakers signaled that they are prepared to join with the Baker administration and act to avert a state tax bill on business owners who accepted federal money to keep […]
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State eyeing hybrid telework model for half of workforce
CLOSE TO HALF of the state’s executive branch employees could continue some form of telework even once the pandemic ends, Secretary of Administration and Finance Michael Heffernan said Tuesday. Speaking […]
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PPP changes aim to help minority-owned and small businesses
THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION this week has made a series of changes to the federal Paycheck Protection Program aimed at helping more businesses struggling to stay afloat one year after the […]
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Baker heralds approach of ‘next normal’
PLAY BALL! In the clearest sign yet of confidence that the state is getting a handle on the COVID pandemic, Gov. Charlie Baker announced on Thursday a broad set of […]
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Neal touts economic ‘stability’ bill in appearance with Baker
CASH-STRAPPED MASSACHUSETTS residents may need to hold on for at least another month until help comes from Washington. US Rep. Richard Neal, appearing at a State House briefing Monday afternoon with Gov. Charlie Baker, said the […]
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Baker signs $626 million economic development bill
Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday signed a $626 million economic development bond bill, which will provide money for a variety of COVID-19 relief funds as well as […]
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Baker signs campus sexual assault bill, approves deal affecting craft brewers
GOV. CHARLIE BAKER on Tuesday signed six bills with statewide implications, including a bill to provide more rights and resources to students involved in cases of sexual misconduct on campus and a long-sought after deal […]
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Future of food delivery fees up to Gov. Baker
GOV. CHARLIE BAKER will be the final arbiter of a dispute between restaurants and food delivery apps over how much the apps can charge for providing delivery services. The economic […]
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Developer sees glass half-full on commercial real estate
One of Boston’s top developers, a self-described half-glass-full guy, says he remains bullish on commercial real estate despite the rise of remote work during the coronavirus pandemic. Tom O’Brien, the […]
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Developer sees glass half-full on commercial real estate
ONE OF BOSTON’S top developers, a self-described half-glass-full guy, says he remains bullish on commercial real estate despite the rise of remote work during the coronavirus pandemic. Tom O’Brien, the […]
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SJC says Uber agreements with riders unenforceable
THE AGREEMENT UBER users must sign before registering with the ride-hailing service – the detailed fine print listed under “terms and conditions” – is not binding in Massachusetts because it is not provided […]
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Business groups urge passage of Baker’s unemployment insurance bill
MASSACHUSETTS BUSINESSES are begging the Legislature for relief from a hefty anticipated increase in unemployment insurance costs next year. Gov. Charlie Baker introduced a bill that would lessen the hit […]
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Baker, lawmakers tout $668m small biz grant program
GOV. CHARLIE BAKER is urging restaurants, bars, retail establishments, and certain other types of small businesses in Massachusetts to apply for a $668 million grant program to help deal with […]
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Restaurants struggling to survive amid COVID
It’s a difficult situation — keeping a business open while balancing public health regulations to keep surging coronavirus cases at bay. Doug Bacon, owner of eight Boston restaurants through the […]
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Restaurants struggling to survive amid COVID
IT’S A DIFFICULT situation — keeping a business open while balancing public health regulations to keep surging coronavirus cases at bay. Doug Bacon, owner of eight Boston restaurants through the […]
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Maura Healey signs onto lawsuit against Google
A WEEK AFTER she signed onto a multi-state lawsuit against Facebook, Attorney General Maura Healey now has Google in her sights. On Thursday, Healey announced that she had signed on to a lawsuit […]
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State economy expected to improve in FY22
THE ECONOMY is expected to improve in the fiscal year beginning in July, raising the amount of tax revenues the state can expect to receive, economists said. But the fiscal […]
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Healey signs onto anti-Facebook lawsuit
MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL Maura Healey has signed onto a massive lawsuit against Facebook that has the potential to restructure one of the country’s biggest and most powerful technology companies. Healey […]
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Failure to reimburse municipalities for state-owned land hurts rural towns
WENDELL IS A SMALL TOWN in Franklin County with fewer than 1,000 people. Much of it is taken up by Wendell State Forest, a 7,500-acre property with hills, streams, ponds, and trails. While the […]
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HinghamYIMBY supports more than just wooing market-rate homebuyers
I’D LIKE TO acknowledge the efforts CommonWealth has made to publicize the need for — and explore the many deep-seated local obstacles to — affordable and low-income housing throughout the Boston area. In […]
