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 Issue of October 29, 2007 
   
Reform, not Repeal
The Coalition for the Repeal of 40B says it has collected 33,000 signatures in favor of abolishing Chapter 40B, the state’s comprehensive permitting law, about half the amount needed to place a petition on the November 2008 ballot.
Reality Reset
The nation’s largest mortgage lenders are resetting reality for thousands of borrowers, showing more flexibility in rewriting loan terms for struggling homeowners.
On the Edge
By Vivien Li
Guests at the recent dedication of the Deer Island memorial honoring Judge David Mazzone, who oversaw the Boston Harbor Project, marveled at the cleanliness of Boston Harbor as well as the extensive public access system along the waterfront.

Responsible Lending Policies Address ‘Matters Requiring Attention’
By Anna DeSimone
“Matters Requiring Attention” is a familiar phrase to banks.

Letter to the Editor
I’m trying to understand how Thomas Grillo’s opening sentence to his article (Activist Fighting City Hall Refuses to be Marginalized,” Oct. 22 issue of Banker & Tradesman) squares with the 60 State St. elevator conversation I once overheard.
Check & Balance
Banker & Tradesman's political cartoon.


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