
Boston Fed President Begins Tenure
Susan M. Collins began her tenure on Friday as the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston’s new president and CEO.

Envision Bank Shareholders Approve Merger With Hometown
Hometown Financial Group’s acquisition of Quincy-based Envision Bank moved a step forward last week after shareholders of Envision Bank’s parent company approved the deal.

Add Rent to Rising Costs Bedeviling Small Businesses
Landlords were lenient about rent payments during the first two years of the pandemic. Now, many are asking for back rent, and some are raising the current rent as well.

Baker Tax Relief Bill Clears Committee Mostly Intact
The Massachusetts legislature’s Revenue Committee advanced a $600 million tax relief package on Friday, but the panel’s House chairman said the measure remains a work in progress.

Mass. Employers Teeter On Edge of Pessimism
Recession and inflation concerns conspired in June to leave Massachusetts employers on the verge of switching to a pessimistic posture.