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Big Y named Forbes best-in-state employer for 8th year

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Big Y Foods Inc. has been named a Forbes Best-In-State Employer in Massachusetts and Connecticut for the eighth consecutive year. The regional supermarket chain received the workplace recognition as it marks its 90th year in operation. The company was founded by brothers Paul and Gerald D’Amour in 1936 and named for a specific road intersection in Chicopee where two roadways converge to form a ‘Y.’

Chicopee, MA · 1d
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Vineyard Wind and Revolution Wind Reach Complete Buildout

There were hours of hearings, years of permitting, bluster in Washington, embarrassing mechanical failures and lawsuits galore. But after more than a decade of planning and construction, the nation’s first two large-scale offshore wind energy farms have reached full commercial operation off the Vineyard’s coast. Vineyard Wind and...

Rhode Island · 1d
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Pair of major offshore wind projects now feeding New England’s grid

The first and so far only offshore wind project built for Massachusetts under a 2016 clean energy law, got fully up to speed late last month, just as another regional resource came fully online.

Massachusetts · 2d

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Company of the Month: GRLA at 50: Building on experience, planning for the future

Hopkinton, MA As Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects (GRLA) marks its 50th anniversary in 2026, the Hopkinton firm is preparing for a planned ownership transition. Longtime leadership team members Marc DiPilato, Skye Jensen, and Chris Paszko will become partners in 2027. Co-founder Scott Richardson will retire as president at the end of 2026 and remain involved as principal emeritus, supporting the firm’s continued growth. The transition brings together experience in architectural design, business management, and building performance to guide GRLA’s next chapter.

Hopkinton, MA · 1d
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Eversource Expands Smart Meters Across Massachusetts, Gives Customers Real-Time Energy Data

Eversource is continuing to expand smart meter technology across Massachusetts to give customers more detailed information about their electricity use. According to the company, upgrades in western Massachusetts were almost finished, with work taking place there over the summer. Unlike older meters that recorded usage once a month, the new...

Massachusetts · 1d

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Massachusetts, Nova Scotia seek input on offshore wind power for New England

Massachusetts and Nova Scotia want offshore wind developers, utilities and other groups to weigh in on how wind farms off the Canadian province could send electricity to New England. The Healey-Driscoll administration and the Nova Scotia Department of Energy issued a request for information on Nova Scotia offshore wind Thursday,...

Massachusetts · 17h

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Moving to South Worcester: What to Expect in a Mixed-Use Neighborhood Near Holy Cross and Main South

South Worcester does not always make the shortlist when people first look at Worcester neighborhoods, and that is part of its appeal. It is a mixed-use, working neighborhood just south of downtown, close to the College of the Holy Cross and right next to Main South. This guide covers how South Worcester developed, what it is like to live there today, and what to plan for if you are moving in.

Worcester, MA · 4d

Boston 25 News WFXT

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FAA lifts nationwide ground stop after four hours; all flights to resume departures

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a nationwide ground stop on Friday, citing safety issues as apparent communication issues are impacting Air Traffic Control.

Boston, MA · 12h

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$50 Million Pizza Brand Will Soon Have a New Owner, and a Big Change Is Coming

Founded in East Boston in 1961, Papa Gino’s is, for many New Englanders, a name that’s virtually synonymous with pizza. Now a prospective new owner hopes to make wings a bigger part of that identity. Craveworthy Brands has signed an agreement to acquire New England Authentic Eats LLC...

Boston, MA · 3d

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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 · 1d

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Bowdoin Wins Eagle Award for The Car Barn

Walpole, MA — Bowdoin Construction earned an Eagle Award for its work on The Car Barn at the 34th annual Excellence in Construction Awards, presented by the Massachusetts Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC MA). Around 200 ABC members gathered at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in...

Norwood, MA · 1d

Dorchester Reporter

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Spacious condo life awaits in a Four Corners Victorian

Copyright © 2026 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. This content may not be re-published or re-used without written permission. 11 Gaylord St. in Four Corners, built in 1910. Photos from Bayside Properties. By John P. Forry. Reporter Correspondent. A curved bay window and an arched foyer give the second-floor condo...

Boston, MA · 1d

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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

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Hearing Scheduled for Proposed 68-Unit Senior Housing Development on Beal Street

A Zoning Board of Appeals hearing on a proposed 68-unit senior affordable housing development at 100 Beal Street, adjacent to Bare Cove Park, is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17. The remote meeting begins at 7 p.m. AHSC Beal Street LLC has filed an application for a Comprehensive Permit under Massachusetts...

Hingham, MA · 16h

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Lakeville Finance Director has contract extension through 2030

LAKEVILLE — Lakeville’s Finance Director/Town Accountant Michael Ellis is staying in town through the start of the next decade. Select Board members have approved a new contract for Ellis that would begin July 1, 2027 and run through June 30, 2030. His current contract ends June 30, 2027.

Lakeville, MA · 2d

needhamobserver.com

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Owner seeks zoning that would transform former Muzi site

Since the shuttering of the Muzi auto dealership five years ago this month, the 10-acre parcel at 557 Highland Ave. has had more sightings of coyotes than it has of construction workers. The owners of the vacant property hope to change that scenario by bringing a zoning package to Town...

Needham, MA · 2d

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This 6-Year-Old Has Sold Nearly 1,000 Jars of Pickles at His Stand. Now, He’s Growing It into ‘a Real Pickle Business’ (Exclusive)

Donovan Atkinson started a pickle stand in 2025 and spent the past two summers making and selling hundreds of jars of pickles

Attleboro, MA · 2d

plymptonhalifaxexpress.com

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The History of the North River Shipyards

To anyone driving over the bridge at Route 53 or paddling the quiet salt marshes between Pembroke, Hanover, and Marshfield today, the North River appears as a tranquil haven of blue herons, winding reeds, and leisurely weekend boaters. Locals know it as an ecological sanctuary anchoring Massachusetts’ scenic South Shore.

Marshfield, MA · 20h

needhamobserver.com

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Take a ‘Stroll’ through Needham businesses

This Saturday, Needham center will have a grown-up early-release-day vibe as shoppers swarm downtown for Needham’s fall “Stroll.” The pre-holiday shopping event features 15 local businesses and will benefit Circle of Hope, a nonprofit that helps individuals facing housing insecurity and homelessness. The Fall Passport to Needham...

Needham, 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 · 1d