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Central Mass. unemployment rates drop in March

Central Massachusetts has experienced a decrease in unemployment rates from February to March as the four local metropolitan areas reported on by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development all saw drops. 

Climbing prices, declining sales of Central Mass. homes largely continue in March

Prospective home buyers in Central Massachusetts are still largely dealing with record high prices and limited inventory, as the average cost of a home purchase in Middlesex and Worcester counties is up around 10% in the last year. 

Urban farming firm with ties to Clark University leases warehouse in Leominster

Founded in 2013, Freight Farms now has more than 600 farming units in 41 countries around the world, according to the company’s website.

Bob’s Furniture to take over Bed Bath & Beyond space in Leominster

This Bob’s location will be the company’s fourth in Central Massachusetts, with other locations in Franklin, Natick, and Worcester.
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Producer of David Ortiz’s cannabis brand in Mass. owes $280K in unpaid rent, lawsuit alleges

A number of lawsuits involving Central Massachusetts cannabis companies have been filed since 2022.

Operation of D’Errico’s Market in Worcester taken over by Everett-based meat supplier

D'Errico's Market has been operating in Worcester since 1947.

Mass. unemployment rate drops again in February

The Massachusetts unemployment rate in February fell for the second month in a row, after a slight uptick to end 2023.

Lack of inventory continues to drive up single-family home prices in Central Mass.

The price of single-family homes in Central Massachusetts continues to climb, as median sales prices increased again in Worcester and Middlesex Counties during February. This is largely a continuation of trends seen in January and during the whole of 2023. 
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Movers & Shakers for March 18, 2024

Central Massachusetts professionals are being hired and promoted at organizations like ERA Key Realty Services, Fidelity Bank, and Rollstone Bank & Trust.

Central Mass. local unemployment rates climb slightly to start 2024

Local unemployment rates throughout Central Massachusetts climbed to begin 2024, although the January figures are still lower than the rate seen at that time last year. 
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