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Pack Your Bags For This Massachusetts Town Where $1,500 A Month Covers Absolutely Everything

There are cities in Massachusetts that will take everything you earn and hand you back a studio apartment and a vague sense of financial anxiety, and then there’s Gardner. Gardner, Massachusetts is the city that quietly decided affordability and quality of life weren’t mutually exclusive, and it has been proving that point for years while the rest of the state wasn’t watching.

Gardner, MA · 8d
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YOUR VIEW: Canty speech ‘disrespectful, demeaning and judgmental’

Along with other residents of West Plymouth, I attended the Select Board meeting on November 10, 2026. I live very close to the huge 392-apartment, 40B proposal by developer Rick Vayo, which the Select Board summarily voted to approve on a fast track, and to send a prepared Memorandum of Agreement and Support letter to the state housing agency, with no residents of the area present at the meeting.

Plymouth, MA · 1d
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Boston

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At a new South Shore housing development, live where the cranberries grow

Called Cranberry Crossing, the Norwell subdivision is oriented around the adjacent Cross Street Cranberry Bogs. Cranberries have deep roots in Massachusetts. Harvested for centuries and then commercially cultivated for the first time in the 1800s on Cape Cod, the cranberry industry remains alive and well in the state. According to Massachusetts Cranberries (the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association) the Bay State has thousand of acres of bogs and approximately 375 growers statewide.

Norwell, MA · 15h

Cape Cod Times

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50 Cape Cod condos are up for grabs in a housing lottery. Prices start at $282,800

Housing Assistance has opened applications for a 50-condo homeownership lottery at Cornerstone Hyannis , with prices ranging from $282,800 to $421,550. The new middle-income housing community at 268 Stevens St. is within walking distance of Main Street Hyannis . Of the 50 condos , 46 will be income-restricted and four will be sold at market rate. The development will include 18 one-bedroom, 27 two-bedroom and five three-bedroom condos. The homes will be sold as primary residences, with prices depending on income level, household size and eligibility. Who is eligible for the Cornerstone Hyannis lottery? Applicants generally must be first-time homebuyers, though certain exceptions apply. They must earn no more than 100% or 120% of Area Median Income, depending on the condo. The annual income limits for households at 100% and 120% AMI are: One person: $98,900 and $118,700Two people: $113,000 and $135,600Three people: $127,100 and $152,550Four people: $141,200 and $169,450Five people: $152,500 and $183,000Six people: $163,800 and $196,600 Applicants also may have no more than $155,000 in assets, excluding IRS-recognized retirement accounts of $250,000 or less. Buyers must qualify for a mortgage with a minimum 3% down payment. Applications and full eligibility requirements are available at maloneyproperties.jotform.com/262734701950962 . The application

Cape Cod And Islands, MA · 3d

Yahoo!

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Westborough shopping center headed to foreclosure auction

The Westborough Shopping Center is headed to a foreclosure auction next month. The shopping center on Route 9 in Westborough, is listed for a Dec. 8 auction, according to auctioneers Paul E. Saperstein Co.'s listing website. The plaza is home to a Stop & Shop and Staples, according to the...

Westborough, MA · 1d

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

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At old O'Connor's, a menu of legal troubles and $82K in owed taxes | Exclusive

(Correction: an earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the status of the building.) WORCESTER – A mortgage lender is suing the owners of the now-shuttered O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar, alleging, among other complaints, that they owe thousands in taxes to the city and are not doing enough to attract a buyer. The lawsuit is one of two being litigated against Kyle and Dennis Maxwell, the operators of Carlow Clove Inc., which owns the closed eatery at 1160 West Boylston St. The father and son duo took over O'Connor's in 2022 from Brendan and Claire O'Connor, who had operated the restaurant for more than 30 years . The noted restaurant shut down unexpectedly in March , a week before St. Patrick's Day, due to a damage from a burst pipe, the Maxwells said on social media. Since then, the once-bustling building has sat empty while rumors have swirled about who might purchase the parcel. During a recent reporter visit, the restaurant appeared frozen in time, complete with signage advertising the week's specials. Only a portion of the black wooden sign that reads O'Connor's was out of place, having fallen and now resting against the entryway. "I've heard all sorts of

Worcester, MA · 3d

The Cool Down

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Market Basket floats plan to add 162 apartments and new shops to its 30-acre property

"We're in love with it. Our City Council is in love with it. Our entire community is in love with it."

Chelsea, MA · 4d

The Financial Wire

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Senior homeowners in New Jersey, Florida, Massachusetts and Louisiana are in line for bigger property tax breaks, from Stay NJ payments of up to $6,500 starting February 2027 to Louisiana exemptions of up to $30,000 where local voters approve them

Four states have lined up bigger property tax breaks for older homeowners, and each one works differently. New Jersey’s Stay NJ program pays up to $6,500 beginning in February 2027 to people who applied by Nov. 2. Florida voters approved a homestead exemption of $150,000 on non-school taxes that starts Jan. 1, 2027, Massachusetts’s draft... The post Senior homeowners in New Jersey, Florida, Massachusetts and Louisiana are in line for bigger property tax breaks, from Stay NJ payments of up to $6,500 starting February 2027 to Louisiana exemptions of up to $30,000 where local voters approve them appeared first on The Financial Wire .

New Jersey · 2d

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This Massachusetts Town Shows Why Affordable Retirement Isn’t Completely Out Of Reach

There is something I like about a Massachusetts town that has been making precision tools since 1880 and still proudly answers to the nickname Tool Town. It feels wonderfully stubborn in the best way. That same practical streak seems to carry into everyday life here. While much of Massachusetts can...

Massachusetts · 4d

The National Law Review

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Weekly Bankruptcy Alert for the week ending November 8, 2026

Covering reported business bankruptcy filings in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island, and Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings in New York and Delaware listing assets of more than $1 million. Because your business extends beyond the borders of a single state, ours does too. Today, we are a multi-disciplinary team of highly creative, hard working, responsive, business savvy and experienced bankruptcy and creditors’ rights professionals serving you from offices located in four New England states and the District of Columbia. Chapter 1 Debtor Name Business Type 1 Bankruptcy Court Assets Liabilities Filing Date ANA Properties LLC (Jamaica Plain, MA) Not Disclosed Boston (MA) $1,000,001 to $10 million $1,000,001 to $10 million 11/2/26 Worcester RE Investments LLC (Worcester, MA) Not Disclosed Worcester (MA) $500,001 to $1 million $100,001 to $500,000 11/3/26 Mrs. Moriconi’s, Ltd. (Worcester, MA) Dairy Product Manufacturing Worcester (MA) $50,001 to $100,000 $500,001 to $1 million 11/4/26 Project 212 Central Ave LLC (Boston, MA) Lessors of Real Estate Boston (MA) $1,000,001 to $10 million $1,000,001 to $10 million 11/6/26 Cerca Trova Restaurant Group Holdings, Inc. 2 (San Diego, CA) Restaurants and Other Eating Places Wilmington (DE) $0 to $50,000 $100,000,001 to $500 million 11/2/26 Ragnar RTB, LLC (Salt Lake

New Hampshire · 3d

theberkshireedge.com

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Berkshire region real estate sales – November 13, 2026

11 Tracie Avenue: John W. Dabrowski and Mary L. Dabrowski of Adams to Sally A. Dabrowski and Megan J. Dabrowski, $1 on 10/27/2026. 17 Anthony Street: Melissa R. Tower and Gordon Miles Tower of Adams to Jackson B. Tower and Jake M. Tower, $1 on 09/30/2026. 3 West Street: Jacqueline...

Massachusetts · 6h

nerej.com

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NeighborWorks Housing Solutions cuts ribbon at Campello Crossing

Brockton, MA NeighborWorks Housing Solutions (NHS) celebrated the ribbon cutting of Campello Crossing on Thursday, October 15, marking an exciting milestone in the continued revitalization of the city. Community leaders, elected officials, development partners, and supporters gathered at 1200 Montello St. to celebrate the completion of this transformative mixed-use development.

Brockton, MA · 11h

The Enterprise

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Brockton apartments ​for rent saw price increases since last October

Renters in Brockton saw apartment listing prices increase 8% from October 2025's median of $2,191, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $2,360 in October. Median listing prices in Brockton are trending slightly upwards from the previous month's $2,300 price. The data covers all bedroom sizes, ranging from studios to four-bedroom units, within the specified metropolitan area. It reflects the median rent for all listings that were active at any given point during the month, according to Russell Middleton, co-founder of Zumper. New construction is included in the data and listings that are currently occupied or no longer available are excluded. data.enterprisenews.com Out of 67 rental listings in Brockton, none are subsidized. One-bedroom apartments listed to rent at a median of $1,730, 5% lower than September, when they were $1,830. Since October 2025, one-bedroom rental prices rose 1% from $1,720. Two-bedroom apartments listed for rent were slightly higher than September at a central price of $2,280, compared to $2,250. Since October 2025, two-bedroom rental prices slightly dropped from $2,260. Statewide, Massachusetts rental listing prices are very close to September's median of $3,175. One-bedroom rentals were listed for a typical price

Brockton, MA · 3d

WSBS 860AM, 94.1FM

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Not One Single Massachusetts City Placed In The Top 100 For Rent Affordability

WalletHub published a study that looks at the most affordable cities when it comes to paying rent, and the results might surprise you.

Massachusetts · 1d

hoodline.com

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East Boston Senior, 70, Fights No-Fault Eviction Over 38 Percent Rent Hike

Jose Velasquez has lived in his Meridian Street apartment in East Boston for 20 years, but the 70-year-old now faces a stark choice: accept a rent increase of nearly 38 percent or be forced out. His housing court case is headed to a jury trial set to begin next week, a fight that will decide whether he, his wife, daughter, and grandchild can stay in the only home they've known for two decades.

Boston, MA · 1d

YourArlington

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After five years: A look at how the MBTA Communities Act is playing out

Reporters from local newsrooms look at what the state’s multifamily zoning law has delivered in Lexington, Cambridge, Arlington, Belmont and Waltham — and where it hasn’t. While driving through just about any Boston suburb these days — or better yet, riding the MBTA bus, commuter rail or...

Lexington, MA · 1d

Realty Today

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Boston Mayor Wu Scales Back Affordable Housing Mandates to Revive Stalled Construction

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu on Monday unveiled a package of reforms to the city's Inclusionary Development Policy designed to ease the financial pressure crushing the multifamily pipeline — without altering the percentage of income-restricted units developers must include in new buildings. The five-part proposal would temporarily raise the minimum...

Boston, MA · 2d

CBS Boston

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Boston area population growth slowed dramatically last year, report finds

Fewer people are moving to the Boston area while homes in the region remain "extremely expensive," a report released this week finds.

Boston, MA · 20h

northstarreporter.com

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Attleboro’s Stone-E-Lea golf course to be put up for sale

After 72 years, Attleboro’s Stone-E-Lea Golf Course is preparing to close at the end of 2026 and will soon be put up for sale, according to an announcement from the company. Located at 1411 Country St., the golf course was established in 1954 and has been owned by three generations of the Lapierre family. Because of the location between Boston and Providence and the 140-acres, developers are looking at large-scale opportunities for the space.

Attleboro, MA · 2d

newbedfordlight.org

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Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Westport rejected Question 7 on housing

Question 7 on “starter homes,” rejected by Massachusetts voters by a slim margin last week, attracted strong opposition in New Bedford’s suburbs. The ballot measure, introduced amidst a statewide housing crisis, would have allowed single-family homes to be built on 5,000 square foot lots, if they were connected to water and sewer services.

Fairhaven, MA · 2d