Why are liquor stores closed on Thanksgiving in Massachusetts?
People looking to snag alcohol on the way to a Thanksgiving gathering will discover that "blue laws" in Massachusetts block alcohol sales on Turkey Day.
Settlement in Multi-state Lawsuit Will Impose Strict New Limits on Rent-setting Algorithms
A group of nine states reached a $7 million settlement with apartment management company Greystar, who the lawsuit charged drive up rental prices using shared rent-setting algorithms. As Leslie Shaver explains in Smart Cities Dive, “The lawsuit alleged that the companies used RealPage’s algorithmic pricing software...
Thanksgiving Day liquor store ban draws mixed reviews
SEEKONK, Mass. (WJAR) — If you are planning to buy last-minute alcohol from your local liquor store— think again!. Rhode Island and Massachusetts are two of three states with a Thanksgiving retail ban. NBC 10 spoke with customers like Jeffrey Nunes, coming out of Gasbarro's Wines in Seekonk.
Rising Speeds, Rising ER Visits: 7 Investigates Massachusetts’ E-Bike Problem
BREWSTER, MASS. (WHDH) - E-bikes are speeding around the state and their surging popularity is fueling trips to the ER. “It would be my peaceful time,” said Lynne Forester. Walks on the Cape are part of Lynne and Gerry Forester’s daily routine. In September, their hike on the Cape...
Ballot measures must clear courts, lawmakers, and voters
As the secretary of state's office certifies hundreds of thousands of signatures submitted on behalf of the proposed 2026 ballot questions, campaigns and ballot initiative veterans estimate about half of the questions could be vulnerable to legal challenges, though not all may materialize.
Fierce Snowstorms Poised to Bring Major Travel Chaos Across Massachusetts
Massachusetts is prepared for two snowstorms this week, with the second anticipated to arrive just in time for Thanksgiving. The first bout of snow is expected to fall across the state today, with another forecast on Thursday and Friday, causing inconveniences throughout the region. Temperatures approaching freezing...
These Massachusetts City Residents Named Most Obese in the State
Two Massachusetts cities were recently named most obese in the Commonwealth.
Most commonly seen birds in Massachusetts
Stacker compiled a list of the most common birds seen near feeders in Massachusetts using data from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Project FeederWatch. Birds are ranked by the percent of sites visited from Nov. 8 to Nov. 21. Ties are broken by the average group size when seen, any further ties were not broken. Data...
Knock Knock. Who’s There? It’s the Tax Assessor
If you’ve owned property in Massachusetts long enough, you’ve likely received that postcard or unexpected knock: someone from the Assessor’s Department wants to come inside. Many homeowners react with confusion or annoyance. Do I have to let them in? What if I don’t? Beat it, “Big Brother.”
After long rent battle, Boston Market on Park Avenue closing for good
(This story has been updated.) WORCESTER – The Boston Market location on Park Avenue will serve the last of its birds Sunday, Nov. 30, after a long back-and-forth between the owner and the landlord over unpaid rent. Ronak Pandya, the 25-year-old owner of the business, said Wednesday, Nov. 26, that he had made the...
