Boxborough

The state's affordable housing laws create a nightmare scenario for Central Massachusetts cities and towns who can see added density and out-of-place developments come into their community with little restriction.

Across Central Massachusetts, the rate of new subsidized housing units has sped up as the housing market has remained tight, outpacing the state average.

Worcester County and especially the city of Worcester are in a homebuilding crisis

New homes aren't being built at nearly the rate they used to in and around Worcester. In fact, the region hasn't kept up with statewide or national rates.

A new report from researchers at UMass Dartmouth paints a detailed picture of a MetroWest region richer and better educated than the state as a whole, and an area fast-growing and diversifying.

Although the details from the tax overhaul passed by Republicans in Congress and signed by President Donald Trump in late December are still being picked over, one thing is abundantly clear: Higher cost states are about to get more expensive.

These businesses incorporated with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office from October 16-31. Listed are corporate name, address and president.

As housing demand rises for their community, Boxborough residents are fighting new developments, even though they have little choice in the matter.

A Boxborough car and motorcycle dealership will open a new architectural design showroom in Acton, according to the construction firm for the project.

These businesses incorporated with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office from Nov. 1-15. Listed are corporate name, address and president.