Massachusetts News

Wayfair Announces Major Layoffs Impacting 340 Employees

News Summary Wayfair, the home goods retailer, has shocked the workforce by laying off 340 employees as part of a…

2 months ago

Pittsfield’s Hot Plate Brewing Co. Ranks as Top New Brewery

News Summary Hot Plate Brewing Co. in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, has quickly become a standout in the craft beer industry, ranking…

2 months ago

Springfield Faces Rising Energy Costs: What You Need to Know

News Summary Springfield residents are dealing with escalating energy bills, despite a 10% rate decrease set for March 2025. The…

2 months ago

Massachusetts Implements New Pay Transparency Law

News Summary Massachusetts has enacted the Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act, aimed at promoting pay transparency in the hiring process.…

2 months ago

Thermo Fisher Scientific Cuts 300 Jobs in Massachusetts

News Summary Thermo Fisher Scientific announces plans to lay off 300 employees across its manufacturing facilities in Cambridge and Plainville,…

2 months ago

UMass Faces Scrutiny Over Fundraising Department Changes

News Summary The University of Massachusetts (UMass) is under scrutiny after a state auditor concluded that the institution violated the…

2 months ago

CVS Health Shuts Down Accountable Care Business in Wellesley, Job Losses Expected

News Summary CVS Health has announced the closure of its accountable care business in Wellesley, Massachusetts, leading to the layoff…

2 months ago

Economic Update from New England: Mixed Signals

News Summary New England's economy reflects mixed signals under President Trump's administration, with improvements in retail and housing, but challenges…

2 months ago