Harvard School of Dental Medicine has permanently closed its Cambridge clinic due to financial unviability after an electrical fire, with patients redirected to its Longwood practice, causing some inconvenience.

State Farm is set to enter the Massachusetts insurance market in 2027, planning to offer a comprehensive range of services. Despite their established national presence, this marks their full debut in the state, joining a competitive local industry.

Tavern in the Square is set to open in Fitchburg in 2026, replacing the former Singapore Restaurant & Lounge, as announced by Mayor Samantha Squailia.

Perry's Last Stand ice cream parlor in Wareham has closed its physical location due to the landlord not renewing the lease, but will continue operating its ice cream trucks.

Erica's Ristorante in Ashland closed due to health and personal reasons, as announced on their Facebook page, marking an end to their 8 1/2 year presence in the local dining scene.

Boston's The Urban Grape has closed after failing to negotiate with Cambridge Savings Bank, ending its 13-year presence and innovative contributions to the wine industry, despite community support and charitable efforts during COVID-19.

Fallow Kin, a new farm-to-table restaurant focusing on sustainability, is opening in Cambridge at the former Craigie on Main location, offering a vegetable-driven menu by industry veterans Dennehy, Ayer, and Sanchez.

Sally's Apizza is opening a new location in Dorchester, MA on September 30th, featuring its celebrated New Haven-style pizza.

Harbor Sweets has opened a new chocolate kiosk at Copley Place Mall, with a nautical theme including a ship-shaped structure to shade their products from sunlight.

89 Charles, a new cocktail bar with an Art Deco theme, offers modern cocktails and small plates in Boston's Beacon Hill. Open Tuesday-Saturday, it aims to blend into the historic neighborhood.

Tavern in the Square opened a new location in Braintree, MA, marking its expansion in New England with over 20 locations. The site, formerly occupied by TGI Fridays, will offer the chain's signature local fare and ambiance.

A historic bank on Martha’s Vineyard has been transformed into The Ocean Club, a new seafood and pasta restaurant by chef Marc Orfaly, offering unique dining within a vault-turned-wine cellar.

Governor Healey celebrates Hasbro's decision to relocate its headquarters from Rhode Island to Massachusetts, a move expected to create 700 jobs and emphasize the state's appeal due to its education, healthcare, and innovation sectors.