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Archive for March, 2005

Not Without Dispute, Columbus Center project is proposed

Columbus Center is an $800 million project proposed for above the Massachusetts Turnpike between Boston’s South End and Back Bay neighborhoods.
The New York Times covers the controversy, in an article in today’s paper.
Not Without Dispute, Boston Tries to Mend a Tear

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Turnpike extends two and a half miles into this city, [...]

03/31/05 | Leave a comment »

Governor proposes tax relief for elderly

Should seniors pay less property taxes than the rest of us Massachusetts’ homeowners?
You could make the argument yes, they’ve already paid their dues, plus they aren’t using their share of city services. You could make the argument no, taxes are paid based on value of homes, the cost is fairly and evenly distributed.
From today’s [...]

03/30/05 | Leave a comment »

This contradicts what just happened in Massachusetts

How bizarre! This is the exact opposite of legislation proposed by Governor Mitt Romney!
From Realtor.org
Elderly Homeowners Losing Property Tax Breaks
(March 30, 2005) – New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Iowa, Texas, and Colorado are among the states that have eliminated property-tax breaks for elderly homeowners, insisting that the breaks unfairly place the tax burden on young [...]

03/30/05 | Leave a comment »

BRA approves East Boston multi-use project

Link: BRA approves $110M East Boston condo, waterfront revitalization project
“Developers overcame their last major hurdle to building a $110 million condominium and rental apartment project on the East Boston waterfront Thursday.

The Boston Redevelopment Authority board unanimously approved the project, which includes several public improvements to the waterfront. The developer is leasing the land from the [...]

03/30/05 | Leave a comment »

BRA approves condo conversion at former Penny Savings Bank

Link: BRA approves condo conversion at former Penny Savings Bank
“The Boston Redevelopment Authority board of directors approved a developer’s plan to add three stories to the former Penny Savings Bank on Washington Street in the South End. The building, formerly owned by the Archdiocese of Boston, will be turned into 23 condominiums.
The estimated cost of [...]

03/30/05 | Leave a comment »

Some property owners are filing complaints against Big Dig

Link: Big Dig now faces property complaints By Andrea Estes, Globe Staff | March 27, 2005
“The Big Dig has left a 2-mile trail of cracked walls, shifting foundations, and flooded basements through the heart of the city, from North Station to the South End, property owners there say.

As the project rolls toward completion in September, [...]

03/30/05 | Leave a comment »

Archive for March, 2005

Not Without Dispute, Columbus Center project is proposed

Governor proposes tax relief for elderly

This contradicts what just happened in Massachusetts

BRA approves East Boston multi-use project

BRA approves condo conversion at former Penny Savings Bank

Some property owners are filing complaints against Big Dig

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