Business This New England state has the best economy in the country, according to WalletHub The Commonwealth's key drivers of economic performance are investment in high-tech industries and ...

Believe it or not, Massachusetts has a law (240 CMR 8.00: Barber Regulations Sec. 8.01) that states, "Every barber shop open to the public shall conspicuously display a sign and a barber pole or a ...

“The barbering code of ethics — yes, that’s a thing — goes back to 1528. Barbers used to be part of the barber-surgeons guild. When surgeons split from clergy, barbers took on surgeries, which is why ...

It wasn't meant just for decoration. State law required a barber shop to actually hang a freaking pole right outside. Which might be wonderful, it does attract, it's nice.

Politics Maura Healey unveils cuts to state regulations aimed at saving money for businesses, consumers “These changes are going to save businesses time.