Transwestern’s Boston buy creates 34th US office

Transwestern’s Houston headquarters announced it is acquiring Richards Barry Joyce Partners, a full-service real estate firm based in Boston. Establishing its 34th U.S. office, Transwestern achieves a significant presence in the Boston market as it strives to become what the company callls “the No. 1 real estate value creator in the country.” “We are thrilled to add such a culturally compatible and dynamic firm as RBJ to the Transwestern team,” said Larry P. Heard, Transwestern president and CEO. “This acquisition will immediately connect our new Boston-area clients with Transwestern’s Continue reading >>>

Greater Boston author readings Sept. 15-21

SUNDAY: Elena Neva (“Tajik Jewelry”) reads at 12 p.m. at Bestsellers Cafe, 24 High St., Medford … Amy Kwei (“A Concubine for the Family”) reads September 15th at at 1 p.m. at New England Mobile Book Fair, 82-84 Needham St., Newton Highlands … Gina Damico (“Rogue”) reads at 2 p.m. at Brookline Booksmith … Anthony M. Sammarco (“The History of Howard Johnson's: How A Soda Fountain Became a Roadside Icon”) reads at 3 p.m. at Nahant Public Library, 15 Pleasant St., Nahant … Randall Kennedy (“For Discrimination: Race, Affirmative Action, and the Law”) reads at 3 p.m. at Continue reading >>>

India Day pays a visit to Andover

September 12, 2013 India Day pays a visit to Andover By Dustin Luca dluca@andovertownsman.com The Andover Townsman Thu Sep 12, 2013, 04:30 AM EDT It was smooth sailing for India Day after the hallmark Boston event had to postpone and relocate to the Collins Center for the Performing Arts at Andover High School this past Sunday.But that doesn’t mean the India Association of Greater Boston will be making Andover the permanent home for its annual cultural event celebrating India’s independence from British colonial rule.Mohan Dali, a co-director of the India Association Continue reading >>>

BU undergrad fights for Alzheimer’s awareness, research

In an effort to take raise awareness about Alzheimer’s, disease, a Boston University student with a personal stake in the disease’s eradication will take part in the Greater Boston Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sept. 29.Bridget Moran, a College of Arts and Sciences senior, said the Alzheimer’s Association sponsored the walk to raise awareness and funds for the education on and research of Alzheimer’s disease. She is participating to honor her grandmother and her father, both of whom fell victim to Alzheimer’s. Her father was just 54 years old when he died.“It [Alzheimer’s] is only Continue reading >>>

Airport sorry for drill on 9/11

11 September 2013Last updated at 15:10 ET Continue reading the main story A police officer pauses during a moment of silence at the 9/11 Memorial's reflecting pool US President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice-President Joe Biden and Jill Biden observe a moment of silence on the South Lawn of the White House A woman touches the metal plate with names of the 9/11 victims at memorial in New York City A man gazes at the new One World Trade Center building as church bells toll for 9/11 victims Continue reading the main story The US is remembering the victims of the 9/11 Continue reading >>>

Transwestern to Establish Major Presence in Boston with Acquisition of Richards …

Transwestern's Houston headquarters today announced it is acquiring Richards Barry Joyce Partners, LLC (RBJ), a full-service real estate firm based in Boston. Establishing its 34th U.S. office, Transwestern achieves a significant presence in the Boston market and takes a dynamic step toward its vision of becoming the No. 1 real estate value creator in the country. The transaction combines like-minded real estate firms, each with a client-centric business model and ambitious mission to excel in all areas of business."We are thrilled to add such a culturally compatible and dynamic firm Continue reading >>>

Arbella Insurance will give $1.25 million to 25 NE charities

Mary Moore Reporter- Boston Business Journal Email Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Arbella Insurance has donated a total of $1.25 million to 25 charities in New England, the insurance company announced Monday. The total donation is evenly split among the organizations - $50,000 to each one, the company said. The 25 recipient nonprofits were selected from proposals submitted by Arbella employees, independent insurance Continue reading >>>

Local author to discuss Waltham’s development, growth Tuesday

By Jaclyn Reiss, Town Correspondent Waltham's Back Pages Books will host author James O'Connell Tuesday night to discuss Waltham's unique place in the history of the region's development, according to the bookshop. The free event, titled "Waltham: Past, Present, Future," will be led by O'Connell, who wrote The Hub's Metropolis, a book that explores Greater Boston's development from railroad suburbs to "smart growth." O'Connell will trace the city's ascent from 19th century village retreat through the rise of the railroad, the streetcar, and into the present day landscape of roads, transit hubs, Continue reading >>>