Greystar Begins Leasing 325-Unit Apartment Community in Everett, Massachusetts

5EVERETT, MASS. — Greystar has begun leasing Jade, a 325-unit apartment community in the eastern Boston suburb of Everett. Jade offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units that are furnished with oversized windows, stackable washers and dryers, …

JLL Brokers $27.9M Sale of Industrial Property in Ashland, Massachusetts

5ASHLAND, MASS. — JLL has brokered the $27.9 million sale of a 218,316-square-foot industrial property in Ashland, a western suburb of Boston. The property consists of two buildings on an 18-acre site that were fully leased at the time of sale to fire …

Deadly Massachusetts fire highlights the minimal regulations that govern assisted-living facilities

Popular Ice Cream Company Has 18 Locations in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has been experiencing hot temperatures this summer, with recent readings in the low 90s. It seemed like early on it was going to be a cool summer, but we're finally experiencing the classic weather New Englanders expect this time of year. …

Legislators, advocates again seek to tighten facial recognition tech. in Massachusetts

Lawmakers on Beacon Hill are making another attempt to tighten the state's laws on the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement. A legislative earing was held on the bills Tuesday. The bills, filed in both the House and Senate, propose …

After deadly fire in Massachusetts, JFD shares local protocol for emergencies

Nine people lost their lives in a fire at a Massachusetts assisted living facility. Which has raised the question of how Jackson facilities are keeping their residents safe. The Jackson Fire Department shares how they partner with local facilities. " …

Jackson fire crews review safety after deadly assisted living blaze in Massachusetts

A recent fire at a Massachusetts assisted living facility killed nine residents and left one in critical condition. More than 30 others were transported to area hospitals. The investigation into the cause and origin of the fire is ongoing, the fire chief …

Massachusetts Federal Court Rules Non-Signatory Can Enforce Arbitration Agreement

On June 12, 2025, in Watkins v. Musk, the District of Massachusetts granted Elon Musk’s motion to dismiss a putative class action and to refer the claim to arbitration. The court ruled Musk could enforce an arbitration agreement between plaintiffs and …

Prosecutions for unlawful reentry after deportation spike in Massachusetts

The act of entering the country without authorization is considered a misdemeanor under federal law, and it has largely been treated by federal officials as a civil matter. But federal prosecutors can and do bring the more serious felony charges in cases …

Massachusetts debates $3B bond for climate projects

Massachusetts officials are pointing to cuts in federal disaster aid to drum up support for nearly $3 billion in bonds to fund climate resilience projects. “The Mass Ready Act” would authorize $2.9 billion in bonds over five years to pay for an array of …