Economy

Matt Murphy State House News Service The gradual reopening of the economy in Massachusetts has led to employees feeling more stable in their jobs and financial situations over the past month, according to a new Suffolk University poll for WGBH News, the State House News Service, The Boston Globe, and …

The Baker-Polito Administration today announced that the annual sales tax-free weekend will take place the weekend of August 29-30. This marks the second sales tax holiday held under the new law signed by Governor Baker in 2018 that made the weekend an annual occurrence. “The annual sales tax holiday is …

Columbia Gas of Massachusetts (CMA) was sentenced today in connection with the gas explosions on Sept. 13, 2018, in Lawrence, Andover and North Andover that killed one individual, injured 22, and damaged homes and businesses. Bay State Gas Company, d/b/a Columbia Gas of Massachusetts, was ordered by U.S. District Court …

The New Bedford Department of Parks, Recreation & Beaches reminds residents that certain areas at city parks are marked as designated grilling areas, and that grilling is not allowed in other sections of the parks. Social distancing is encouraged as New Bedford continues to combat the coronavirus. Special event permit …

The Baker-Polito Administration released its Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) Capital Investment Plan. The spending blueprint maintains existing investments and enables the Administration to continue working with stakeholders across the Commonwealth to support ongoing capital projects. The plan will ensure Massachusetts is well-positioned for short, medium and long-term COVID-19 response and …

Matt Murphy State House News Service Restaurants that have been serving patrons on patios and sidewalks for the past two weeks will be able to welcome diners indoors beginning Monday as Gov. Charlie Baker announced Friday that he was triggering the next stage of his economic reopening plan. In the …

Matt Murphy State House News Service President Donald Trump had a discussion with governors at the White House Thursday about reopening small businesses, but Gov. Charlie Baker wasn’t among them. The president’s schedule released Wednesday night included the 3 p.m. roundtable with governors in the State Dining Room. A senior …

Eileen M. Danahey, President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of St. Anne’s Credit Union, along with its Board of Directors, are pleased to announce the promotion of Nancy Wordell to Residential Mortgage Manager. In her new position, Nancy will oversee the day-to-day operations for the Credit Union’s residential department including …

Eileen M. Danahey, President & CEO of St. Anne’s Credit Union, along with its Board of Directors, officially announced the promotion of Deborah Dion to Senior Vice President/Chief Information Officer. Ms. Dion has been employed by St. Anne’s since 2016, most recently serving as Vice President of Information Services, leading …

St. Anne’s Credit Union, a single source for financial services, financing options and resources for individuals and businesses, announced today that they are financing nearly $500,000 to support the expansion of Steppingstone, Inc.’s operational and development efforts by providing customized financing options for the nonprofit organization to secure the purchase …