Business confidence was up slightly in June but remains in pessimistic territory, according to the Associated Industries of Massachusetts, news that comes after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported greater-than-expected job growth and lower unemployment for last month.
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Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of July 7, 2025
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of July 7, 2025. Road Construction Monday – Sunday 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. River Street Bridge: MassDOT’s contractor Northern Construction has implemented a detour on the River Street Bridge. All southbound traffic […]
Massachusetts declares ‘Hurricane Preparedness Week’
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey declared “Hurricane Preparedness Week” across the state over the coming days, as the first storm of the season moves across the U.S.
Suspended cannabis testing lab has appealed and will sue regulators, owner says
The owner of a shuttered Tyngsboro-based marijuana testing facility is pushing back against an order demanding his company cease operations, and he says that he will see the commonwealth in court over an alleged lack of due process.
Former U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton talks ICE, immigration
Former Marine and U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton calls for a “common-sense approach” to the nation’s immigration issues. And while he encourages commonwealth leaders to “have a seat at the table” in deciding next steps, he thinks unrestrained federal agents, quotas and mass deportations are “un-American.”
Major crimes in Massachusetts fell more than 4% in 2024, but hate crimes grew
Major crimes like murder and armed robbery are down in Massachusetts, according to a preliminary state analysis. But hate crimes against Jewish people recently saw a 20.5% spike.
