New Indoor Golf Bar Opens + Beloved Dress Store Closes + Insurance Company Layoffs: MA Business Week

MASSACHUSETTS — From layoffs at a dental insurance provider to a beloved dress store shutting its doors, it's been a busy week in Massachusetts business news.

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Dental insurance provider to lay off 50 workers in Worcester

Dental Benefit Management, otherwise known as BeneCare Dental Plans, filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification with the state, claiming it would lay off 50 workers from Jan. 31 to Mar. 31.

BeneHealth administers the MassHealth Dental Program. But MassHealth will be transitioning from BeneCare to DentaQuest in early 2026, according to an October news release from the state.

Special occasion dress store in Newton to close

Pink Domino in downtown Newton is officially closing its doors on Sunday, Dec. 14, after more than three decades in downtown Newton Centre.

It first opened at 1280 Centre St. in Piccadilly Square by former owner Wendy Livingston, until Marjorie Kaplan purchased the company 12 years ago.

Indoor golf facility and bar now open in Burlington

Birdie Bar, an indoor golf facility and bar, is located at 154 Cambridge St. and opened Dec. 4. The new spot is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Owner of PiNZ Bowl in Milford charged after using government money for home and vehicles

David Breen, a South Carolina businessman and owner of PiNZ in Milford, was charged in federal court in Worcester with COVID relief fraud on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

He was accused of using more than $1.2 million in Economic Injury and Disaster Loan money to build himself a home, purchase a $111,000 truck, and put a down payment on a $98,289 Mercedes.

More Massachusetts Business News This Week:

• Large Lottery Prize Sold At Central MA Grocery Store
• These 10 MA Hospitals Are Ranked Among Best For Maternity Care
• Saint-Gobain Expands Its Historic Worcester Campus
• Japanese Takeout Restaurant Opens In Somerville
• North Andover Company Makes Best Places To Work List
• Waltham Company Named Top Place To Work In Boston Globe Survey
• Barnstable Transfer Station To Close Next Week: Here's Why
• Farm-To-Table Culinary Concept Nears Opening On Cape Cod
• Worcester Launches Program To Honor Longtime Small Businesses
• Central MA Nonprofit Receives $40K From Global Organization To Help Local Families
• Salem Restaurant Week Returns For 2026
• Brookline Senior Living Space Helping Residents With Technical Difficulties
• 2 Newton Nonprofits Receive Funds From New Balance Foundation
• Local Mexican Restaurant Chain Expanding Into Medford: Report
• Hingham Company To Lead Barnstable County Regional Housing Services Program
• Special Indoor Market For The Holidays Coming Up In Tewksbury

Catch Up On Past Business Roundups:

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• Mass Layoffs Hit Major Company + Boston Snags Michelin Star + New Food Halls Coming: MA Business Week
• Discount Department Store Opening + Baby Formula Recall + New Beauty Retailer: MA Business Week
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