Big South End Development Begins Marketing First Phase
By Steve Adams | Banker & Tradesman Staff | Aug 23, 2019 | Reprints | Unlock Link 
One of the largest multifamily projects to break ground in Boston’s South End in recent years is marketing units in its first apartment building which is scheduled to open next spring.
Moulton to Drop Presidential Bid, Run for Congress
Aug 23, 2019 | Reprints | Unlock Link
State Rep. Seth Moulton will end his bid for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination in a speech Friday afternoon, his campaign said. He is also expected to announce he will seek re-election to Congress.
Brookline Bank Unveils Renovated Salem Street Office in Medford
Aug 23, 2019 | Reprints | Unlock Link
Brookline Bank earlier this week held a ribbon cutting celebration for its newly renovated 201 Salem St. location in Medford.
Retail Developer Expands Davis Square Portfolio With $40M Acquisition
By Steve Adams | Banker & Tradesman Staff | Aug 21, 2019 | Reprints | Unlock Link
A North Carolina retail developer has expanded its Somerville holdings with the nearly $40 million purchase of a group of commercial properties in Davis Square.
Framingham Planning Board Approves Marijuana Cultivation Facility
Aug 23, 2019 | Reprints | Unlock Link
A 112,000-square-foot cannabis growing facility was approved earlier this month by the Framingham Planning Board.
Community Good Works
Banks and utilities give back to the community in this week’s roundup of good deeds.
Mass. to Receive $100K Workforce Development Grant
By State House News Service | Aug 21, 2019 | Reprints | Unlock Link
Massachusetts will be the recipient of financial and technical help to build “data-driven approaches” to linking residents to jobs in growing industries, thanks to a partnership between the National Governors Association and the Strada Education Network.
Trump Heaps Pressure on Fed and Its Chairman to Cut Rates
President Donald Trump on Wednesday continued to pressure the Federal Reserve and the central bank’s chairman to lower interest rates, saying its policies were hampering U.S. growth and reducing the country’s ability to compete economically.
Politicians Call for Action on Offshore Wind Project
By The Associated Press | Aug 21, 2019 | Reprints | Unlock Link
Massachusetts congressional leaders are asking federal officials to move quickly on permits for the Vineyard Wind offshore wind project.
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