CLINTON — Bringing over 30 years of experience in banking, Lori Kowal was recently hired as the vice president of commercial loan administration by Clinton Savings Bank. Kowal joined the Bank from Bay State Savings Bank in Worcester and has experience at various community banks across the state. Kowal, who resides in Spencer, will be […]
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Gov. Healey eyes tax increases for Massachusetts in her fiscal year 2026 budget proposal
Gov. Maura Healey slipped a series of tax increases into her fiscal year 2026 budget like applying the sales tax to candy, slapping the tobacco tax on synthetic nicotine produces, imposing an excise tax on complimentary rooms offered by hotels, and capping the charitable deduction tax.
Republicans attack Healey’s politics, policies in rebuttal to State of the Commonwealth
Massachusetts Republicans painted a dire picture Thursday night of a state crippled by overspending on the state-run shelter system, a lack of transparency on Beacon Hill, and widespread mismanagement of the state finances.
Healey pledges review of biz regs, charts path forward for high school graduation requirements
Gov. Maura Healey pledged Thursday to review business and licensing regulations in an attempt to cut “red tape” and stand up a group of stakeholders to develop recommendations for a permanent high school graduation standard after voters nixed the MCAS in November.
Joseph Silva promoted to president at Fidelity Bank
LEOMINSTER — This past week Fidelity Bank announced it has promoted Executive VP and Chief Lending Officer Joseph Silva to the role of president. As president, Silva will be responsible for driving the growth and success of Fidelity Bank across all markets and oversee all client services while also driving the Bank’s community engagement and […]
Massachusetts is ranked the 2nd worst state for one-way U-Haul movers, but the ‘trend is reversing,’ state says
Massachusetts is ranked the second worst state for one-way U-Haul movers, but the ‘trend is reversing,’ state says
