Globe denies layoffs size, confirms rate increase

BOSTON. The Boston Globe has no plans for a staff reduction of the size reported yesterday in Metro, saying they “will make staff reductions in accordance with” operational efficiencies “when and if appropriate,” according to a statement released yesterday.

The Globe did confirm it will raise its single copy price in Greater Boston from 50 cents to 75 cents starting Feb. 4 — not Feb. 1, as reported yesterday in Metro.

Metro Boston Editor Saul Williams stands by the original report, which cited sources inside and outside the Globe.
                                         

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Sources: Globe will cut back staff, raise price
BOSTON. The Boston Globe will soon announce cutbacks at the newspaper, including hundreds of layoffs, and an increase in the per copy price of the paper to 75 cents as of Feb. 1, according to several sources inside and outside of the paper.