Job Cuts Begin At Genzyme
Biotechnology company Genzyme is cutting 392 positions as it starts the first phase of a plan to eliminate 1,000 by the end of next year.
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Biotechnology company Genzyme is cutting 392 positions as it starts the first phase of a plan to eliminate 1,000 by the end of next year.
An investigation by Attorney General Martha Coakley and the state fire marshal has traced the source of odorless propane distributed in Massachusetts to five railcars and four facilities used by a Westfield gas distributor.
Members of the Haverhill Historical Commission are praying that a historic church on Main Street will not be torn down.
Gov. Deval Patrick asked the U.S. commerce secretary Friday for emergency increases in fish catch limits, saying a new report by state scientists justifies them.
The Bay State's unemployment rate fell from 8.8 percent to 8.4 percent for the month of September. October's numbers are due out November 18th.
The 15-acre, 10,000 square foot property will be auctioned to the highest bidder on Tuesday, November 9.
Boston Mayor Tom Menino has banned DeFelice Corporation from doing any work in the city until the completion of an investigation into a house explosion on Wednesday in Hyde Park.
New private sector job creation is a positive note, but the national unemployment rate remained flat at 9.6%.
Edaville Railroad is up for sale and the popular tourist attraction would be forced to shut down if a buyer isn't found in the next few months.
WBZ News Radio's Financial Editor Dave Caruso takes a look at the mood of the consumer this morning.
If you use Facebook to "check in" to your favorite restaurants or shops, you can now expect to see rewards and discounts from companies looking to drum up business.
Some people say, let's use trash to create power. But in Massachusetts, it's not easy.
Biogen, based in Weston, has about 4,750 employees, with the job cuts affecting roughly 617 workers.
WBZ Financial Editor Dave Caruso says the message from yesterday's election is jobs and the economy.
Although optimism is good for your health and reduces stress, some are concerned about new widespread economic confidence.
