Boston Globe - Thu Dec 24

A 66-year-old man was shot to death in his Lynn apartment today, Essex County prosecutors said today.

Banker & Tradesman - Thu Dec 24

A nine-property portfolio of Fairfield Inn hotels, including properties in Amesbury, Tewksbury and Woburn, was transferred to special servicing Wednesday because it is in danger of imminent default, according to Fitch Ratings.

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA - Thu Dec 24

The Essex Regional Retirement Board plans a 5.55 percent budget increase next year - a spending spree it blames on the growing number of inquiries from the press.