By Doug Banks – Executive Editor, Boston Business Journal; May 22, 2025
Good morning, Boston. It’s National Vanilla Pudding day, and here are the five things you need to know in local business news to start your busy Thursday.
1. Boston population nears pre-pandemic levels
Grant Welker reports that Boston is still behind its pre-pandemic population but has nearly returned to 2020 levels, according to new census data.
2. South Shore bank to be acquired for $44M
William Hall reports that the parent company of North Shore Bank and two others in Massachusetts plans to acquire South Shore-based Colonial Federal Savings Bank and its holding company for $44 million.
3. Boston Scientific CEO buys Palm Beach County mansion (Photos)
A trust controlled by Boston Scientific CEO Michael Mahoney paid $17.25 million for a mansion along the Lake Worth Lagoon near North Palm Beach, Florida, Brian Bandell of the South Florida Business Journal reports.
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