The week before Halloween, Gov. Deval Patrick is giving out transportation projects like candy: New Red and Orange line cars to calm those anxious commuters in Greater Boston who despair of seeing an end to the horror show that is commuting on the MBTA; electronic tolling that will prod drivers who haven’t gotten a transponder to get with the program; and straighter roads at the Allston tolls on the Mass Turnpike. But the South Coast Rail, the one apple Patrick would dearly love to give out, has worms in it. With little to say about concrete progress on South Coast Rail Continue reading >>>

It costs more per person to run the city of Everett than any other city in Greater Boston. That’s a fact. And it’s a sad fact for local residents.  When you combine the high cost of government with the highest commercial industrial tax rate in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you have a city with a very bleak economic future. We spent nearly $4,100 per person in Fiscal Year 2013 to operate city government in Everett.  Compare that with $2,979 per person for Malden; $2,648 for Medford; $3,054 for Revere for and $2,915 for Somerville. These costs were calculated using tax information obtained Continue reading >>>

Games one and two of the World Series pitted the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals against each other, sparking friendly wagers between tourism bureau presidents and archbishops alike. St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission President Kathleen “Kitty” Ratcliffe and Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau President Pat Moscaritolo are Continue reading >>>

The Wellesley Marketplace is one of the premier juried artisan gift shows in the Greater Boston area. The offerings of more than 170 shopkeepers and artists – local and from around the country – are showcased to more than 2,200 holiday shoppers each year. This popular holiday collection features gifts for the home, boutique-style children's apparel and toys, gourmet treats, artisan jewelry and other specialty merchandise. The Wellesley Marketplace is, for many, the kick-off event for the holiday shopping season. It will take place Saturday, Nov. 23, at Wellesley Middle Continue reading >>>

My wife Karen and I opted for the first strategy - buying a fixer-upper in Natick to avoid crazy commutes as we started a family. I have worked out of a home office since I left the Herald in 2008, ditching my daily drive into Boston. And Karen commutes to Newton, which still can take 45 minutes along clogged Route 9 and the Massachusetts Turnpike. Still, when it comes to commuting, we have a relatively good deal. The trade off, of course, was buying a fixer-upper near Natick center that has taken years of work - and some substantial money to contractors as well as a fair amount of sweat equity Continue reading >>>

Dennis Serpone, New England Restaurant Brokers The number of restaurant transactions is up by more than 50% going into the fourth quarter of 2013 over the same comparable time in 2012.The confluence of economic and market conditions spell 'opportunity' for the seasoned buyer. No matter if we're looking at vacant space, or an operating restaurant that has become available in good locations or conversely a losing business that the inexperienced operator bought in a less-than-desirable location, there is a buyer out there ready to make a deal. Deals are made from a position of strength Continue reading >>>

__ 2656 January AvenueSquare footage: 2,293Asking price: $425,000 The 4-BR, 5-BA single-family has a property-tax abatement, central air and a two-car garage. __901 South Skinner Boulevard, #1SSquare footage: 1,775Asking price: $449,900 This 2-BR, 3-BA condo has a walk-in pantry, central air and in-unit laundry. __ 410 New Newstead Avenue, #9SSquare footage: 2,500Asking price: $425,000 The 2-BR, 3-BA condo comes with one garaged parking space (we know how valuable those can be in the Hub!) and in-unit laundry. __4141 West Pine BoulevardSquare footage: 2,664Asking price: $425,000 This 4-BR, Continue reading >>>

Suffolk Downs officials still need a new partner, a positive result in a referendum of East Boston residents, and approval from the Massachusetts Gambling Commission before they can begin a transformation into a full-fledged casino and resort. If they’re successful in those areas, they have big plans for horse racing. “We have been steadfast in our commitment to thoroughbred racing and this plan illustrates the broad range of racing-related improvements that will greatly enhance the experience of our customers while also appealing to our horsemen and women who work and compete here,” said Continue reading >>>

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The week before Halloween, Gov. Deval Patrick is giving out transportation projects like candy: New Red and Orange line cars to calm those anxious commuters in Greater Boston who despair of seeing an end to the horror show that is commuting on the MBTA; electronic tolling that will prod drivers who haven’t gotten a transponder to get with the program; and straighter roads at the Allston tolls on the Mass Turnpike. But the South Coast Rail, the one apple Patrick would dearly love to give out, has worms in it. With little to say about concrete progress on South Coast Rail Continue reading >>>