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Issue of March 5, 2007 |     |
R&BMassachusetts now has several laws on the books intended to promote thoughtful development in the Bay State’s 351 communities. Some cities and towns embrace these statutes and in doing so enjoy their benefits; others see them as a burden and therefore their experience with them is far less satisfying. A Strong Start For the first time in two years, the number of single-family home sales in Massachusetts actually increased, according to January tallies. While this certainly doesn’t signify a trend, the news is still worth noting: Given the generally depressed real estate market, it’s an encouraging start to the new year. A Disturbing Trend Returns By Jerami A. MarshalFor the home foreclosure market, this is a case of déjà vu all over again. Education Should Treat Everyone Like Only Child in Wealthy Family By Jim Miara I have expended considerable negative energy in this space railing against the barrage of reports from home-grown think tanks that predict the state’s economic decline. As a change of pace, I’d like to offer a modest proposal that, if it works as planned, will carry Massachusetts on an economic sedan chair into the next millennium. Check and Balance Banker & Tradesman's political cartoon. |
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