The second half of the double program requires each sci-tech building to host a social project. Companies could facilitate this project by providing subsidies or floor space for their associated projects. Current ideas for these ventures include middle-class housing, a market hall, a day care center, and space for startups. Under the Commission’s vision, there could be up to 1000 new low-cost or limited-profit housing units, or an increase in arts, design, and media companies. The Commission decided on these proposals after input from Central residents about their development concerns. Continue reading >>>

The buzz began when patrons entered the Symphony Hall lobby and saw a young woman modeling an evening gown designed by fashion student JanFrevic Lujares of Brockton. “It’s stunning and quite impressive,” said Susan Wallace of Kingston. “The mix of teal and green is unexpected and the pleated work on the bodice is great.” Wallace then admired the fashions of 10 more designers from Greater Boston fashion schools, who were selected to compete in Project Debussy, a fashion contest last Thursday run by the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Each student designed and made a piece of evening wear Continue reading >>>

There are a lot of people working their networks, looking for an introduction to the person who might be their ticket to the next big job.And 150 million of those people are connecting worldwide via LinkedIn,[LNKD  Loading...      ()   ] the business-focused social networking site, which announced that it hit that milestone number today. The company also posted strong earnings: nearly $168 million in revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011, an increase of 105% compared to the same period in 2010.Historically popular among jobseekers, the site has been gaining traction Continue reading >>>

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Andover’s Jayme Fischman, 40, ran the first leg, the 1,200 meters; Doug Williams, 42, of Marblehead, took the baton for the next 400 meters. Andrew Darien, a 41-year-old resident of Cambridge and a history professor at Salem State University, churned out the next 800 meters before handing off to Arlington’s Chris Simpson, 43, for the 1,600-meter portion of the race.

Progressive Grocer’s 2009 Annual Produce Operations Review

Against a trying backdrop of persistently weak economic conditions, fierce competition and financially wary shoppers, supermarket produce departments faced muchharsher headwinds during the past 12- month period than they have in recent years, as evidenced by marginal comparable-sales gains and a tentative outlook for the balance of the year

“Well it’s the end of an era. William P. McGoldrick passed away Tuesday, 1/7/12, after a well-lived, colorful 84 years, a WWII Vet, Ret. NYPD Sergeant and world renowned story teller! The Sayonara brothers (as they were known) are together again. He was a class act and loved by all. Viewing arrangements, today: 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Perry’s Funeral Home, 118 Union Ave, Lynbrook. Mass on Friday, 9:45 a.m. at St. Raymond’s in East Rockaway. Hope all is well, Marianne (McGoldrick) Driscoll.” “Hi, Continue reading >>>

First of all, let's be clear about one thing: Whatever Rob Gronkowski was doing Sunday night after his Patriots lost the Super Bowl, it wasn't dancing. Rob Gronkowski File/AP Sure, he lost the Super Bowl, but life ain’t all bad for Tom Brady. You've seen the video by now, unless you're living under a rock. And you've learned this: It's a good thing Gronkowski can play football -- at least when he doesn't have a high ankle sprain, as he did against the Giants. His ankle got almost as much camera Continue reading >>>

It’s like owning the New England Patriots [team stats] and a slice of the New York Giants during the Super Bowl — you win either way. A new filing shows Pats owner Robert Kraft holds a $1.3 million stake in gambling giant Caesars Entertainment even as he and Las Vegas mogul Steve Wynn battle Caesars for a Boston-area casino license. “It’s like putting your money on red and black (at the roulette table),” University of Nevada at Las Vegas gambling expert David Schwartz said. “Unless ‘0’ or ‘00’ come up, you’re going to win.” Caesars, which began trading on the Nasdaq Stock Continue reading >>>

House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo is giving the cold shoulder to Governor Deval Patrick’s proposal to raise $260 million in new revenue with various taxes and fees, including a tax on candy and soda, an increase in cigarette taxes, and a new deposit requirement for bottled water. DeLeo, who is scheduled to deliver his annual address laying out his priorities for the year this afternoon, plans to renew his argument that business leaders need predictability and consistency in the tax code, according to prepared remarks. “For the past two years, this House has rejected Continue reading >>>