Economy
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Report: 40% of Massachusetts households experiencing food insecurity – more than double the rate of 2019
BY ALISON KUZNITZ Food insecurity reached a record high last year, leading to worse health outcomes as households simultaneously grappled…
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Tax Flight Accelerates in Massachusetts: $4.18 Billion in AGI Lost to Other States After Surtax
BY MICHAEL NORTON Opponents of the surtax on wealthier households say new IRS data points to an increase in adjusted…
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FreezPak Logistics announces opening of state-of-the-art facility in Fall River designed to serve Boston area, New England
FALL RIVER/BOSTON – FreezPak Logistics, prominent in temperature-controlled logistics solutions, has announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art facility in…
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Chick-fil-A set to open new location in Somerset soon
Chick-fil-A will soon add a new location on the South Coast. With current offerings in Fall River, Dartmouth, Seekonk, and…
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Chain with over 4,400 hair salons across the U.S. and Canada opening new location in Fall River
FALL RIVER, MA – A hair salon chain is set to open a new location in Fall River. Great Clips…
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49-unit apartment building, barber shop/salon among proposals going in front of Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals
The City of Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing will on Thursday, March 19, 2026,…
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Fall River, spot known for more than just pizza announces they are closing their doors
A popular family-run Italian restaurant and pizza spot in Fall River has announced that they are closing. Fiorentina Italian Kitchen,…
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Raising Cane’s Fall River building for sale, business to remain as tenant
Horvath & Tremblay has announced the opportunity to purchase the new construction Raising Cane’s ground lease located at 323 William…
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Massachusetts adult-use cannabis establishments set sales record ahead of potential expansion this year
WORCESTER – According to a release, marijuana Establishments in Massachusetts grossed more than $1.65 billion in sales in 2025, setting a new annual record ahead of potential changes coming in 2026 including new social consumption licenses and the federal government’s…
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Seasonal Fall River bar, entertainment, event space, expected to open in May
A new Fall River spot is taking the next step to open for business later this year. In June, Kara…
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