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Westwood, MA – best suburb in Massachusetts?

This week I was down in New York City, overnight. I took Acela, which is always a breeze. There’s really no better way to get to and from there (unless you go JetBlue, because they rock!). On the way back, the train stopped, as it does, always, in Westwood, MA....

Boston: we’re #153!

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The Milken Institute, a non-profit think tank run by convicted felon philanthropist Mike Milken, is out with its annual “Best Cities in the United States” list, 2007. It’s actually called “Best Performing Cities” and its mostly related to...

Oh, I can’t wait!

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Let the fun begin! From today’s Globe: In interviews in East Boston yesterday, many residents – veteran and occasional gamblers alike – were already anticipating the all-night electricity of a casino floor. “I’m there,” exulted...

Chapter 91 regulation threatens ALL Boston developments

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All major Boston development is threatened by Chapter 91. Chapter 91 is “the Commonwealth’s primary tool for protection and promotion of public use of its tidelands and other waterways.” The problem is, not only does the regulation protect tidelands,...

Oh, well, on to Plan D

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The tunnel on Storrow Drive is falling apart (wait, what was that sound I just heard …). So, the powers that be came up with three plans: repair the existing tunnel, eliminate the existing tunnel and create surface parkway (with stop lights), or replace the...

Convention Center looks to increase its debt

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So, they want to expand the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. According to the Globe: Encouraged by the steady growth in its bookings, Boston Convention & Exhibition Center officials yesterday took a key first step toward an expansion of the $700 million,...