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Decadent Steakhouse Debuts + MA Retailer Makes Comeback: Business News
Plus, see which schools in the Bay State will close after this year.
MASSACHUSETTS — From multiple schools closing to a retail favorite making a comeback, it’s been a busy week in Massachusetts news.
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See which schools close in Mass. after this year
Four schools in the state are expected to shut down by the end of this calendar year.
Find out what's happening in Across Massachusettsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
While MetroWest Jewish Day School and Saint Joseph School announced their closures earlier this year, two small colleges, Anna Maria College and Hampshire College, recently followed suit, citing ongoing financial challenges and declining enrollment.
Party City, the retail outlet long known for its seasonal celebrations, costumes, and party planning, will now reappear inside some 700 Staples locations around the country, the companies announced this week.
A total of 46 of those Russian-doll-style stores within a store are now open in Massachusetts.
First look inside this new Mass. steakhouse
Maple & Ash is expected to open on Friday at 131 Seaport Blvd. in Boston. The menu includes a mix of raw bar items, steaks, seafood and pasta.
Check out this video for an inside look at the new eatery.
Longtime Japanese restaurant reopens at new Wayland location
Takara Japanese Restaurant has relocated within Wayland Town Center to 21 Andrew Ave. after previously operating on Elissa Avenue.
New food court debuts in Mass.
Novo Marketplace, planned for 122 Brighton Ave., will hold a soft opening on May 1, according to its official website.
Longtime restaurant chain closes all Mass. locations
While no official announcement has been made, the Smokey Bones barbecue restaurant has closed its Massachusetts locations in Taunton and Tyngsboro.
Arlington Brewing Company won top honors in the English Mild or Bitter beer style category for its Trafford Ale at the 2026 World Beer Cup.
Natick Center to add 2 more dining destinations
Natick Center’s dining scene continues to grow, now with the planned additions of a wine bar and a Japanese-cuisine restaurant.
Former Food Network champ launching Mediterranean diner restaurant in Somerville
Saba Wahid Duffy’s Kush Modern Mediterranean opened in Union Square earlier this week.
Walk-In care center on Cape closes for good
Cape Cod Healthcare has permanently closed the urgent care center it operated each summer in the village of Osterville and will no longer treat walk-in patients there.
Burlington Mall adds restaurants, retail, and entertainment options
Burlington Mall is expanding its lineup with Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar and Game Show Battle Rooms opening this summer, Mavi debuting its first Massachusetts location this summer, and Champs Sports relocating to a larger space with a planned May opening.
Owners of Dairy Witch on Boston Street in Salem said the stand will remain closed this season for the first time in 74 years.
More Massachusetts Business News:
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- Central MA College Among 2 Schools Cutting Nearly 350 Jobs
- Major Braintree Employer Prepares To Leave Town After 14 Years
- Worcester Celebrates Reopening Of Revamped Community Gym
- New Asian Beauty Store Aims To Fill A Void In Malden
- $25K Interest Free For MA Homebuyers: See Who Is Eligible
- Walmart To Remodel 13 MA Stores: What Changes Are Coming Near You?
- Celebration Returns At Party City, Thanks To Framingham Company
- Cape Cod, Middlesex Top List Of MA Community Colleges To Get Clean-Energy Grants
- Barnstable Homeowners Rank #1 For Holding Onto Their Properties: Study
- Framingham State Awarded $330,000 To Add AI Focus To Coursework
- AI Threatens Massachusetts Jobs The Most: Report
- 2 Burlington Companies Named Among Best Places To Work In 2026, New List Says
- 3 Wakefield Companies Named Among Best Places To Work In 2026, New List Says
- Andover Company Named Among Best Places To Work In 2026, New List Says
- MA State Senator's Bill Would Cap Grocery Self-Checkout Stations
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