Boston Properties and Northeast Utilities' NStar Electric unit signed a three-year pact to complete energy-efficiency upgrades similar to BP's recent Prudential Center project at several of the landlord's other facilities in Greater Boston, BizJournals.com reports.The partnership is the first of its type that Nstar has entered into with a commercial real estate development firm as the energy company expands its delivery of efficiency opportunities throughout the industry, The Boston Business Journal reports.Boston Properties, owner of 43 properties in Greater Boston, said they are committed Continue reading >>>

Hospice of the North Shore Greater Boston is seeking volunteers to help from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily in its Kaplan Family Hospice House kitchen, located at 78 Liberty St. in Danvers.

“It’s perfect for those who love being in the ‘heart of the home’ (kitchen) and all that is involved in maintaining a welcoming kitchen,” said volunteer coordinator Janice Baldinelli, who can be reached at jbaldinelli@hns.org or call 978-774-7566.

4 Feb, 2013 20:31 CET To be effective, a Foundation needs to be grounded in the community it serves. Returning to the Boston Foundation marks an opportunity Continue reading >>>

NStar Electric and Boston Properties have reached a three-year pact to complete energy upgrades at several of the firm’s  facilities in Greater Boston.   Thomas Grillo Real Estate Editor- Boston Business Journal Email  | Twitter On the heels of their energy efficiency Continue reading >>>

4 Feb, 2013 19:38 CET Jaffee, the first President of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, joins TPI as Managing Partner As Managing Partner of TPI, Jamie brings Continue reading >>>

Greater Boston’s office market had the strongest showing in five years as the region’s vacancy rate fell to 17 percent, according to Colliers International. Thomas Grillo Real Estate Editor- Boston Business Journal Email  | Twitter Greater Boston’s office market Continue reading >>>

 ReServe (http://www.reserveinc.org), which matches 55+ professionals with nonprofits and government agencies that need them, launched today in Greater Boston. ReServe helps organizations of all sizes, budgets and missions tap into affordable talent to fill crucial staffing gaps and advance their goals with part-time specialists eager to do great things for their communities. ReServists come from all walks of life and earn a modest stipend while sharing their expertise in rewarding part-time service opportunities that benefit their communities. "I had been looking for an opportunity to Continue reading >>>

Elaine Hall, founder of the Miracle Project, will speak about her unconventional approach to helping children with autism in a free lecture Wednesday at 4:15 p.m. at the League School of Greater Boston, 300 Boston Providence Turnpike. Hall was a children’s acting coach who adopted an autistic son from a Russian orphanage. When traditional therapies didn’t work for him, she helped develop a method that uses the performing arts. Hall is the author of “Now I See the Moon: A Mother, A Son, and the Miracle of Autism.” For additional information, contact Anne Haubenat ahauben@leagueschool.com Continue reading >>>

A coalition crafted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce will prod Congress this week to amend visa and green card limitations that prevent skilled immigrant workers, graduates and entrepreneurs from landing jobs stateside and from spurring U.S. economic growth.“Business for Skilled Worker Immigration,” which is comprised of 37 chambers of commerce from 21 states, will mail out an introductory letter to policymakers to build support for three proposals designed to reform portions of U.S. immigration law.“Our driving principle is that U.S. immigration policy has proven inadequate to address Continue reading >>>

SUNDAY Roland Merullo (“Lunch With Buddha”) reads at 2 p.m. at the Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St., Duxbury MONDAY Leslie Maitland (“Crossing the Borders of Time”) reads at 7 p.m. at Brookline Booksmith … Scott Haas (“Back of the House: The Secret Life of a Restaurant”) reads at 7 p.m. at Harvard Book Store Continue reading below TUESDAY Derek Sanderson (“Crossing the Line”) reads at 6 p.m. in the Commonwealth Salon, Boston Public Library, Copley … Damien Echols (“Life After Death”) reads at 7 p.m. at Rapaporte Treasure Hall, Goldfarb Library, Brandeis Continue reading >>>