Massachusetts
Anheuser-Busch layoffs in Massachusetts affecting nearly 200 jobs
MEDFORD – Anheuser-Busch has notified the state that it plans to lay off nearly 200 workers at a Medford facility in the coming months, but some of those employees could find jobs under new ownership.
The Budweiser brewer said last week it would transfer its wholesaler at 440 Riverside Ave. to Quality Beverage.
“We continuously assess our operational footprint to ensure our entire system is set up for long term success, and the transition of these operations will ensure that Anheuser-Busch and our network of independent distributors will continue to drive the growth of our iconic portfolio of brands while providing world-class service to our retail customers across Massachusetts,” Anheuser-Busch chief sales officer Simon Wuestenberg said in a statement.
Anheuser-Busch WARN notice in Massachusetts
Anheuser-Busch filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, or WARN notice, with Massachusetts that said 193 employees would be affected by job cuts. The layoffs would take effect in November.
“We are working with Quality Beverage to ensure a smooth transition for our operations, including fully supporting our local teams, and as part of this ongoing transition, we expect that some opportunities will be made available for Boston employees with the Quality Beverage team,” an Anheuser-Busch spokesperson told WBZ-TV.
Quality Beverage, which is owned by Martignetti Companies, has distribution facilities in Taunton, Auburn and Chicopee and bills itself as “a leading distributor of beer and alternative beverages in Massachusetts.”
Last year, Anheuser-Busch laid off hundreds of workers amid slumping Bud Light sales.
Fire broke out at an apartment building in North Attleborough, Massachusetts, on Monday afternoon, sending a column of smoke high into the air.
NBC affiliate WJAR-TV reports the smoke was visible from miles away from the building on Juniper Road.
More details were not immediately available.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Life Care Center of Raynham has received a deficiency‑free inspection result from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, a distinction awarded to a small share of the state’s licensed nursing homes, according to a community announcement.
The inspection was conducted as part of the state’s routine, unannounced nursing home survey process overseen by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. These comprehensive, multi‑day inspections evaluate multiple aspects of facility operations, including staffing levels, quality of care, medication management, cleanliness, food service and resident rights.
State survey records show that Life Care Center of Raynham met required standards during its most recent standard survey, with no deficiencies cited, based on publicly available state data.
The announcement states that fewer than 8% of Massachusetts nursing homes achieve deficiency‑free survey results. That figure could not be independently verified through state or federal data and is attributed to the announcement.
In addition to the state survey outcome, the facility is listed as a five‑star provider for quality measures on the federal Medicare Care Compare website. The five‑star quality measure rating reflects above‑average performance compared with other nursing homes nationwide, according to federal rating methodology.
Officials said the inspection results reflect ongoing compliance with state and federal standards designed to protect resident health and safety. According to the announcement, the outcome is attributed to staff performance and internal quality practices.
This story was created by Dave DeMille, ddemille@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.
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