5-Year CD Rates in Greater Boston Region Higher Than National Average

NEW YORK - RateWatch, a premier banking data and analytics service owned by TheStreet, Inc. (NASDAQ: TST) reported today that there was once again little movement in deposit rates, as savers continued to suffer from the Federal Reserve's policy of keeping the short-term federal funds rate in a historically low range of zero to 0.25% for over five years. "Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen faced some difficult questions during her testimony before the Senate Banking Committee last week, and Senator David Vitter (R., La.) even said the U.S. economy was on a "sugar high" from the central Continue reading >>>

Synagogue schools are teaming up

Several synagogues in the Greater Boston area have merged or are planning to merge their religious schools. As demographics change, with Jewish populations moving to different cities and towns, some congregations find that such mergers make better use of their resources than maintaining separate schools.The full version of this story is only available to online subscribers. Non-subscribers may access the Candle Lighting Times and events calendars for free; to access all other content, please subscribe by following the link below. Continue reading >>>

Greater Boston’s Most Fantastical Abode Turns Desperate

Whatever the intergalactic decor, 67 Byron hasn't found a buyer. Which has translated into a massive price-chop: $2,500,000. Which brings the price to $14,500,000. Which still makes the 7-BR, 11-BA mansion the second priciest in Weston, the first being 63 Winsor Way, now asking $16,250,000. Which does nothing to detract from 67 Byron's other-worldliness. Stay tuned. · Red Sox Minority Owner Lists Weston Wonderland [Curbed Boston] · Our Mansion Watch archive [Curbed Boston] Continue reading >>>

Boston-based venture buys Merrimack office park

CBRE/New England facilitates deal for Heron Cove Heron Cove Office Park, the 152,000-square-foot, three-building office park on Route 3 in Merrimack, has been sold by Castle Hill Partners to Bradstreet Chandler and Novaya Real Estate Venture. Built between 1999 and 2001, the park is among the newest office products in the Greater Manchester/Nashua submarket, according to CBRE/New England, which facilitated the deal. Castle Continue reading >>>

Logan terminal to get upgrade

The Massachusetts Port Authority is launching a $100 million renovation of the international terminal at Boston's Logan Airport. Gov. Deval Patrick announced the plan Tuesday at a meeting of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. The two-year project is slated to begin in July and will be funded through Massport's capital improvement plan. The changes will include installation of self-service kiosks at Terminal E to speed up processing of passports for international travelers. The project also calls for a post-security connector between terminals E and C. - Associated Press Continue reading >>>

Wallingford resident running Boston Marathon for YMCA of Greater Boston – Meriden Record

WALLINGFORD — As Lynn Cella-Coyne stands at the starting line of a marathon, she can’t help but cry as she experiences a variety of emotions. When she crosses the finish line, she again breaks down and the tears stream down her face. “Every marathon is an emotional experience for me ... I get really nervous and scared. I start wondering, ‘Can I really do this?’” said Cella-Coyne, a Wallingford resident. “I try to calm myself down, but I cry because I’m excited and nervous at the same time.” This Continue reading >>>

Boston Weather Forecast: Some accumulating snow possible Wednesday

View full sizeHigh temperature map 03/04/14 NOAA.gov The National Weather Service has forecast the possibility of some accumulating snow during the day on Wednesday. A cold front will be arriving in the Greater Boston area carrying some significant amounts of moisture with it. We will experience some scattered snow showers and flurries throughout the day but could see squalls that can drop up to an inch or two of snow. Some models are also showing some ocean effect snow showers developing as well. There could also be an occasional leftover snow shower throughout the evening on Wednesday. This Continue reading >>>

International Terminal At Logan To Get $100M In Upgrades

Share us on: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn By Benjamin Horney 0 Comments Law360, New York (March 04, 2014, 1:22 PM ET) -- The international terminal at Boston's Logan Airport will undergo $100 million in renovations beginning this summer, Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and the Massachusetts Port Authority said on Tuesday.Patrick unveiled the plan at a Tuesday meeting of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. The renovations are intended to help expand the airport's international air service, in addition to making improvements to the international terminal, such as making upgrades Continue reading >>>