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  • Sutton gun shop closes following AG's investigation

    Grant Welker February 8, 2017

    The owner of a Sutton gun dealership has surrendered his license to sell firearms in an agreement announced Wednesday by the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office.

    Grant Welker February 8, 2017
  • Staples board elects new chairman

    January 25, 2017

    Framingham office supply company Staples, Inc. announced Tuesday its board of directors elected Robert E. Sulentic as its new chairman.

    January 25, 2017
  • Shrewsbury Street tattoo parlor relocating

    Savannah Donohue January 24, 2017

    Piercing Emporium & Tattoo in Worcester is moving to a new 3,000-square-foot location at 205 Shrewsbury St., according to the owner, Marc Williams.

    Savannah Donohue January 24, 2017
  • NAL'S Paint Center acquires local paint supply firm

    Laura Finaldi January 23, 2017

    NAL'S Paint Center of Worcester and Auburn announced it has acquired another local paint supply company for an undisclosed sum.

    Laura Finaldi January 23, 2017
  • Why The Sole Proprietor decided not to move downtown

    Laura Finaldi January 23, 2017

    Owners of the Sole Propietor decided not to move the popular Highland Street restaurant after about a year of considering a new Mercantile Center location.

    Laura Finaldi January 23, 2017
  • Adding the steak to Worcester's sizzle

    January 23, 2017

    Worcester's restaurants – both the old and the new – have created a palpable buzz, with foodies and chefs from Boston and New York City taking notice. This food renaissance represents not only a big leap forward in branding for city, but it's also

    January 23, 2017
  • Movers & Shakers

    January 23, 2017

    The region's latest Movers & Shakers.

    January 23, 2017
  • Rollstone names CFO, promotes five others

    January 13, 2017

    Fitchburg financial institution Rollstone Bank & Trust has promoted six people, including a new chief financial officer and chief accounting officer.

    January 13, 2017
  • Legislature could cut pot plant limit

    State House News Service January 11, 2017

    The Legislature -- which along with Gov. Charlie Baker has already delayed full implementation of the legalization law by six months -- is expected to amend the law approved by voters in November, with a higher tax rate on marijuana sales at or near

    State House News Service January 11, 2017
  • Could Mass. pot delays lead to prohibition?

    John R. Kelly January 9, 2017

    Even though recreational marijuana has been legal in Massachusetts since Dec. 15, the move by legislators at the end of the year to delay the opening of pot retail stores – coupled with two moves on the federal level – has left the marijuana

    John R. Kelly January 9, 2017
  • Framingham on the cusp of downtown boom

    Emily Micucci January 9, 2017

    Town officials see pending residential projects as key to new era.

    Emily Micucci January 9, 2017
  • Stop & Shop to relocate Milford store

    Emily Micucci January 5, 2017

    Major supermarket chain Stop & Shop said it will relocate its Milford store to another location in town.

    Emily Micucci January 5, 2017
  • Marijuana supporters lash out against legalization delay

    State House News Service December 30, 2016

    Legal marijuana supporters are angry over the Legislature's effort Wednesday to fast-gavel a bill delaying legal sales of the drug and plan on Friday to protest what they are calling an "arrogant and cowardly move."

    State House News Service December 30, 2016
  • Sales of expensive computers are spiking, says Framingham firm

    December 28, 2016

    Framingham digital market intelligence firm International Data Corp. says revenue from global sales of supercomputer systems priced at $500,000 or more increased 22 percent in the third quarter.

    December 28, 2016
  • Lawmakers vote to delay recreational marijuana

    State House News Service December 28, 2016

    The process for licensing retail marijuana shops would be delayed by six months under legislation that surfaced first on Wednesday in the Senate before clearing both branches.

    State House News Service December 28, 2016
  • Baker wants to develop, sell empty state lots

    State House News Service December 23, 2016

    In early 2017, the Baker administration will seek proposals to develop 250 acres in Monson for industrial, agricultural, commercial or residential use.

    State House News Service December 23, 2016

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As housing prices spike, do you raise your employees' compensation to ensure they can afford to live in Central Mass.?
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Poll Description

In June, the median single-family home price in Worcester County rose by 2.6% to $513,000 while the median home price in Middlesex County climbed by 2.2% to a $905,000. Despite the price increases, the counties saw 10.8% and a 6.2% increases in transactions over the year from June 2024. 

Despite the increase in sales, Massachusetts is experiencing an unhealthy house-price-to-income ratio, with the typical home in Massachusetts costing six times the average annual household income, according to The Boston Globe.