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Secretary Sees ‘Big Push’ in State House for Guv’s Housing Bill

By State House News Service | Jan 16, 2020 | Reprints

Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy declined to give a preview Thursday of what Gov. Charlie Baker might say next week in his annual address to the legislature, but it would come as no surprise if the governor tried to nudge legislators to act on his housing production bill.

Southfield Picks New Master Developer

By Steve Adams | Banker & Tradesman Staff | Jan 16, 2020 | Reprints | Unlock Link

A partnership between Brookfield Properties, Boston-based New England Development and Pinehills Managing Partner Tony Green will lead the latest attempt to redevelop the 1,450-acre Southfield parcel on the South Shore.

Copley Square Offices Sold for $128M

Jan 16, 2020 | Reprints | Unlock Link

A Back Bay office building that’s 98 percent leased to 38 companies has been acquired by a joint venture of Investcorp and Brickman for $128 million.

Expansion Will Make D Street ‘Center of Gravity’ At BCEC

By State House News Service | Jan 16, 2020 | Reprints

In addition to a planned $500 million expansion at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, officials are planning at least four other requests to find developers interested in putting hotels, parking or both on MCCA-owned land around the BCEC.

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Data Company Opens Seaport Offices

Jan 16, 2020 | Reprints | Unlock Link

Location data provider Skyhook has opened a new 7,469-square-foot headquarters at 12 Thompson Place in Boston’s Seaport District.

WooSox Stadium Get Support Even as Costs Grow

By James Sanna | Jan 16, 2020 | Reprints | Unlock Link

With construction costs at the new Worcester Red Sox stadium and its surrounding six-building redevelopment project rising, City Manager Ed Augustus is asking for the city to OK tweaks to the public financing package.

Workers CU Operations Center to Stay in Downtown Fitchburg

Jan 16, 2020 | Reprints

Workers Credit Union may be moving its headquarters staff to a new, expanded facility in Littleton this summer, but its main operations center will remain in the old head office in downtown Fitchburg.

DeLeo: Transpo Debate Must Come Before Budget

By State House News Service | Jan 16, 2020 | Reprints

With no clear consensus on Beacon Hill for how to generate new money for transportation, House Speaker Robert DeLeo forcefully recommitted himself on Wednesday to holding a vote on a revenue package in the coming months, even as he continues to seek input from members and outside groups.

POLL: Which Towns Best Fit Royalty?

Jan 15, 2020 | Reprints | Unlock Link

Should Prince Harry and Megan decide to settle in Massachusetts, they’ll need some expert advice where to settle down. That’s where you come in.

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