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Many U.S. companies, including those in Massachusetts, announced layoffs this week. Charles River Laboratories, Legends Global, and Boston Electrometallurgical Corp. are among these employers. Charles River Laboratories is reducing its workforce by up to 100 employees. Boston Electrometallurgical Corp. is cutting 51 to 100 positions. Legends Global plans to lay off 11 to 50 employees.

https://patch.com/massachusetts/across-ma/companies-planning-layoffs-include-these-ma-businesse

Aloha Logistics LLC laid off ten employees. The company is located in Taunton, Massachusetts. These layoffs took effect on April 17. A WARN notice disclosed the terminations on April 15. Aloha Logistics serves as an interstate freight carrier for Amazon.

Taunton, Massachusetts

https://www.tauntongazette.com/story/news/local/2026/04/22/taunton-ma-layoffs-amazon-freight-carrier-delivery-aloha-myles-standish-industrial-park/89705878007/

Replimune Group, Inc. is facing significantly more layoffs than initially reported. Between 161 and 224 Massachusetts employees are affected. This follows the FDA's second rejection of its lead cancer treatment, RP1. RP1 was an experimental therapy for advanced melanoma. Layoffs are occurring at facilities in Woburn and Framingham.

Woburn, Massachusetts

https://www.masslive.com/news/2026/04/mass-biotech-company-facing-between-161-and-224-layoffs-after-fda-rejects-dr-g-for-2nd-time.html

Hampshire College will close after the fall 2026 semester. Financial difficulties, declining enrollment, and debt led to this decision. Students will receive transfer assistance to partner institutions. Layoffs for faculty and staff are anticipated to begin June 15. The closure will significantly impact the local Amherst economy.

Amherst, Massachusetts

https://www.wgbh.org/news/education-news/2026-04-14/hampshire-college-to-close-at-end-of-2026

Replimune informed the state of upcoming layoffs. The company will cut 63 jobs. This action follows an FDA decision. The Food and Dr-g Administration rejected its melanoma treatment. This was the second rejection for the dr-g.

https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2026/04/15/replimune-layoffs-dr-g-rejection.html

Astellas Pharma is closing its Universal Cells office. This office is located in Seattle. The closure will result in some position relocations. These positions will move to South San Francisco. Other positions will move to Westborough, Massachusetts.

https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2026/04/13/astellas-pharma-universal-cells-stem-biotech.html

Layoffs in the life sciences sector are increasing again. This follows a decrease in job cuts at the end of 2025. Fourteen companies in life sciences announced job reductions. These reductions impacted over 745 workers in Massachusetts. All these job losses happened during Q1 2026.

https://www.nbcboston.com/boston-business-journal/biotech-layoffs-return-mass-life-science-firms-cut-745-jobs-in-q1/3928398/

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Lexington community members protested potential educator layoffs on Monday. The school district plans to eliminate about 60 full-time positions. 160 educators received pink slips regarding these reductions. A $4 million funding gap is cited due to decreased enrollment and increased costs. Town officials will vote on the budget at a later date.

Lexington, Massachusetts

https://whdh.com/news/lexington-school-community-protests-proposed-layoffs/

Compass Group USA is laying off 72 workers. This action follows a dining contract closure at Suffolk University. The layoffs affect various campus food service roles. These job reductions become effective on May 27, 2026. Compass Group will try to place workers elsewhere.

Boston, Massachusetts

https://countryherald.com/news/boston-ma-layoff-alert-72-laid-off-at-suffolk-university-dining-contract-closure/

Revvity is permanently closing its Boston facility on Albany Street. This closure will result in phased layoffs for 29 employees. Initially, 76 workers were affected, but 47 transferred to another facility. Separations will occur from June 2026 through August 2028. Impacted roles include manufacturing, engineering, chemistry, and operations.

https://countryherald.com/news/boston-ma-layoff-alert-revvity-files-warn-notice-for-29-job-cuts/

Takeda Pharmaceuticals is undergoing a restructuring. This will lead to job cuts in Massachusetts. Exactly 247 positions will be eliminated. The affected employees are part of its Cambridge workforce. The company has 700 open roles and will prioritize internal candidates.

Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2026/03/27/takeda-to-lay-off-247-massachusetts-workers.html

Less than a year after cutting 25% of its workforce, Bicycle Therapeutics is once again making layoffs. This time, the biotech is set to reduce its workforce by 30%. Because Bicycle had 288 employees at the start of 2026, this means about 86 workers are set to lose their jobs in this round of layoffs.

https://www.nbcboston.com/boston-business-journal/massachusetts-biotech-cuts-30-of-workforce-winds-down-lead-dr-g/3917165/

CRRC Massachusetts laid off 142 workers on March 16. This action affects its Springfield plant operations. U.S. Customs officials are blocking railcar parts from China. The parts seizure stems from an alleged forced labor law violation. This disruption has also delayed MBTA railcar order completion.

Springfield, Massachusetts

https://www.railway.supply/crrc-massachusetts-layoffs-hit-springfield-plant/

Brookline school officials warn of significant cuts. Over 200 positions could be eliminated. This would occur if voters reject a property-tax override. The district needs $18.5 million over three years. Cuts could impact programs, class sizes, and after-school fees.

Brookline, Massachusetts

https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2026/03/14/brookline-schools-would-see-more-than-200-layoffs-if-override-fails-officials-say/

Boston Metal has temporarily delayed layoffs for 71 workers. The job cuts at its Woburn facility were originally set for March 14. New funding allows the company to retain employees until April 21. An accident at its Brazil plant caused a financial setback. The Woburn layoffs are expected to be permanent.

https://patch.com/massachusetts/woburn/expecting-layoffs-saturday-71-boston-metal-works-get-reprieve-now

Jabil will wind down operations at its Clinton, Massachusetts facility. Production will consolidate to the company's nearby Devens facility. Jabil expects to complete operations at the Clinton site by November 2026. NyproMold and NP Medical subsidiaries will continue operating there. Affected employees are offered transfer opportunities to other Jabil locations.

https://www.plasticstoday.com/medical/jabil-calls-it-quits-in-clinton-ma

Initial unemployment filings in Massachusetts decreased last week. Claims fell to 4,861 by February 28. This was a drop from 5,693 the week prior. National unemployment claims held steady at 213,000. New York saw the largest percentage increase in weekly claims.

https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/news/2026/03/07/unemployment-numbers/88998728007/

Point32Health recently cut 100 jobs. This decision follows a $301 million operating loss last year. The insurer has eliminated over 450 positions since last March. Point32Health aims to reverse its financial performance. It is the state's second-largest insurer.

Boston, Massachusetts

https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2026/03/09/point32health-conduct-layoffs.html

Superintendent Mary Skipper presented a $1.71 billion budget for BPS. The district plans to eliminate 300 to 400 staff positions. This includes over 200 teachers and 100 support staff. Rising costs and declining student enrollment are factors. The School Committee will vote on the budget March 25.

https://baystatebanner.com/2026/03/05/boston-teacher-layoffs-likely-as-bps-outlines-next-years-budget/

Alltrna, a Flagship Pioneering-backed biotech, recently laid off 19 employees. This marks the company's third workforce reduction. The decision aims to prepare Alltrna for clinical trials of its tRNA dr-g candidate. After the layoffs, 36 staffers remain at the Cambridge, Mass.-based company. Alltrna focuses on developing tRNA medicines for genetic liver diseases.

https://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/alltrna-undergoes-third-layoff-round-entering-clinic-cutting-35-jobs

Moderna reduced its workforce in 2025. Sarepta also experienced job cuts during the same year. In contrast, Insulet saw an increase in its headcount. Vertex Pharmaceuticals similarly expanded its employee base. These changes affected major Massachusetts life sciences companies.

https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2026/03/04/life-sciences-workforce-2025.html

Legends Hospitality LLC filed a layoff notice for View Boston. View Boston's restaurants will close on April 21, 2026. This action affects at least 41 employees. The workforce reduction takes effect April 22, 2026. The company plans to expand event space and new offerings.

https://www.wcvb.com/article/view-boston-restaurants-closing-april-21-notice-filed-for-layoffs/70515824

DraftKings announced job reductions. The company is reorganizing some teams. The reorganization aligns staff with priorities. The Boston-based company did not disclose the number of affected jobs. DraftKings will move its office next year.

https://cdcgaming.com/brief/draftkings-cutting-jobs-in-layoffs-and-reorganization/

Campbell's Co. announced the closure of its Cape Cod chip plant. The facility is located in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Production at this plant will cease in April. Forty-nine employees will be affected by layoffs. The company plans to transfer production to other locations for efficiency.

https://www.aol.com/articles/popular-chip-brand-exits-coastal-224019762.htm

A Baystate Health spokesperson said Monday the system has taken “another difficult step” to improve efficiency by cutting 117 corporate positions. The affected employees make up less than 1% of the overall workforce. Those impacted have been notified and offered support resources.

https://www.westernmassnews.com/2026/02/16/baystate-announces-elimination-over-100-positions/

Garlock Flexibles will close two sites. These facilities are located in Massachusetts. Nearly 100 employees will lose their jobs. The company is a flexible packaging firm. Layoffs are scheduled to begin in late April.

https://www.plasticsnews.com/end-markets/packaging/pn-garlock-flexibles-closing-layoffs/

Lowe’s Co. Inc. detailed plans for a mass layoff. The company disclosed these plans to local and state officials. The affected operations include a technology hub. The company's headquarters is also impacted. Further details were not provided in the available text.

https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2026/02/17/lowes-layoffs-employees-including-mass-workers.htm

Does Follett have a plan for how to recapture any of their market share in Massachusetts? Seems like all stores are going eCampus.

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AE Regional Distribution Co., which distributes products for American Eagle Outfitters, plans to shut down its Massachusetts distribution center in Devens. The closure will result in 103 job losses, according to a Massachusetts Workers Adjustment Retraining Notice submitted to the state on Feb. 11.

• The layoffs at the facility located at 64 Jackson Road are scheduled to take place between April 12 and May 6, the filing states.

The company, previously known as Quiet Logistics, was purchased by American Eagle in 2021 for approximately $360 million. The acquisition was intended to speed up deliveries to retail stores, according to Yahoo Finance. Earlier this year, American Eagle announced it would reduce its accelerated delivery initiative and close its distribution centers.

A company spokesperson said the move is designed to allow AEO to concentrate on growth and its core portfolio of lifestyle brands.

The spokesperson added that Quiet has appreciated its customer partnerships and, when possible, is helping clients transition to alternative providers. The company also acknowledged its employees’ contributions and said it intends to provide support during the transition.

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https://www.masslive.com/business/2026/02/mass-distributor-for-popular-clothing-brand-to-close-lay-off-103-people.html

Curia Global is set to close its pharmaceutical production plant in Burlington, cutting around 81 positions. Company documents indicate the shutdown will take place in March, marking yet another setback for the area’s life sciences and advanced manufacturing sector.

https://www.fiercepharma.com/manufacturing/curia-plant-shutdown-massachusetts-forces-lay-81

Labcorp announced layoffs at its Bedford, Massachusetts facility. The global life sciences company plans to cut 94 employees. These layoffs will begin on March 9, 2026. The process will continue through January 14, 2027. This follows Labcorp's 2021 acquisition of Toxicon in Bedford.

https://www.lowellsun.com/2026/02/12/company-layoffs-hit-greater-lowell-region/

Seres Therapeutics announced a significant workforce reduction. The company plans to cut its headcount by 30%. It will also stop investing in its SER-155 phase 2 study. Operational focus will shift to high-value earlier-stage programs. This follows a 25% workforce reduction just months prior.

https://www.biopharmadive.com/news/seres-layoffs-restructuring-microbiome-immune-disease/812079/

Palo Alto Networks completed its $25 billion merger. The deal combined two major cybersecurity firms. The merger with CyberArk closed on Wednesday. Layoffs are planned following the acquisition. CyberArk employed about 300 people in Massachusetts.

https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2026/02/11/cyberark-closes-merger.html

Circle Furniture, a 70-year-old retailer, closed all its locations in December 2025. The company filed for Chapter 7 liquidation on January 30, 2026. Court documents reveal $13.7 million in liabilities and $2.2 million in assets. Customer deposits for orders are now unsecured claims in the process. Management stated regret for hardship caused to customers and creditors.

https://www.thestreet.com/retail/70-year-old-circle-furniture-chain-shuts-down-files-chapter-7

Smithfield announced layoffs for 190 workers in Springfield. The company will permanently close its local dry sausage facility. Layoffs are scheduled to start on April 10, 2026. The plant's production will cease by August 21, 2026. Smithfield attributes the closure to changed business requirements.

https://www.westernmassnews.com/2026/02/09/nearly-200-people-be-laid-off-longtime-springfield-business/

Panera Bread is closing its bakery facility located in Franklin. This action will result in the termination of 92 employees. The company is shifting its operating model to use third-party bakers. Panera staff will then finish the baked goods in-house. All affected workers will receive severance packages and job search assistance.

https://wbjournal.com/article/panera-bread-to-close-franklin-facility-lay-off-92-employees/

Strauss Borrelli PLLC is investigating Smithfield Foods regarding a potential mass layoff. The firm is looking into the company's facility in Springfield, Massachusetts. Smithfield Foods notified the state of 190 employee layoffs on February 6, 2026. The investigation focuses on whether the company violated the federal WARN Act. This act generally requires employers to provide 60 days' notice before mass layoffs.

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/02/09/smithfield-foods-warn-act-investigation/

• Corporate IT and digital teams - Cuts reported across Corp IT, including ETO and AAD, with programs like Gene.AI shut down and entire US teams reduced.
• CIS and BPG units - CIS reportedly cut 36 roles, impacting whole US teams, while BPG saw scattered layoffs across groups.
• CTD Quotes team - The Quotes team in CTD was outsourced to Costa Rica, resulting in 14 layoffs.
• CSD and Europe - Layoffs extended into CSD and European teams, which some employees described as unexpected.
• Manufacturing site in Massachusetts - Thermo Fisher Scientific is closing its Franklin, MA plant, laying off 80 employees while relocating about 120 to other state facilities.

Valley Medical Group Cuts 41 Jobs Amid Financial Strain

Valley Medical Group laid off 41 employees. The multi-specialty group cited years of financial strain. This reduction represents 10% of its 400-person workforce, but all four health centers will remain open. Inflation, decreased Medicaid funding, and rising insurance costs contributed to the decision. The group plans to use technology and a new partnership to regain financial stability.

https://recorder.com/2026/01/27/valley-medical-group-cuts/