Matthew L. Brown Reporter- Boston Business Journal Email  | Twitter A Boston fraudster faces decades in prison after being convicted of fraud and identity theft in a scheme that took Bank of America customers for tens of thousands of dollars. After a six-day trial, Jean Exume, 31, of Dorchester, was convicted by a federal jury Tuesday of 22 counts of wire fraud and three counts of aggravated identity Continue reading >>>

A Primrose School is under construction in Burlington, Mass. Thomas Grillo Real Estate Editor- Boston Business Journal Email  | Twitter Primrose Schools, a nationally accredited private preschool franchise, is expanding into New England with plans to Continue reading >>>

The subject of a proposed resort casino development in Everett has evolved quite dramatically in the past nine months. In November, nearly any politico who was paying attention to casino development in Massachusetts had determined that the lone resort casino license for the Greater Boston area was going to be awarded to the group that owned Suffolk Downs in East Boston and Revere. However, since that time the competition for that sole license in the eastern region of the state has been turned on its ear, and the recent rumblings out of Boston – including an obviously planted story in the Boston Continue reading >>>

Matrix has added two professionals to its sales and marketing team that will be based in the Lowell office Matrix Systems, an access control and security solutions provider with a reputation built on service and long-term customer relationships, has opened a sales and marketing office in Lowell, Massachusetts to enhance strategic opportunities with potential partners and spearhead recruiting efforts in the technology-focused Greater Boston area. “The Boston area is a centre of activity in the security industry, and opening our new office here presents many strategic advantages as we look to Continue reading >>>

“I decided that if I wanted to be considered important to the city of Boston, I really had to work with people who didn’t have art in their lives,” Clara explained to 90.0 WHUR radio. The Boston native has made up to 60 other community quilts with a diversity of groups, from women in Vietnam, Brazil, Thailand, Puerto Rico, to those affected by the initial bombing of Baghdad, to troubled teens, to Gloucester Fishermen’s wives. “The reaction of most people is delight that they were invited to participate in creating a memorial.” She connected with the MIT Museum through MIT Police Sergeant Continue reading >>>

New reports reveal that 30-year mortgages in the US have increased to their highest point within a two-year period. While this may concern some prospective buyers, Boston Pads highlights alternative options. Boston, Massachusetts (PRWEB) August 06, 2013 As a comprehensive online property listing resource, Boston Pads is one company that remains dedicated to making sure prospective buyers have what they need to buy a dream home within the Greater Boston area. Although the demand for housing has increased within the country in recent months, the company explains that many consumers—especially Continue reading >>>

The Bertolon Center for Grief Healing, a program of Hospice of the North Shore Greater Boston, is offering a variety of workshops and support groups during the summer and fall of 2013. Most groups are free of charge, and all groups are open to the public regardless of hospice involvement. All groups meet at the Bertolon Center for Grief Healing’s offices at 78 Liberty St. in Danvers, unless otherwise noted. Space is limited, and advance registration is required. To sign up or for more information, call 978-774-5100, email grief@hns.org or visit hns.org. Offerings Continue reading >>>

BOSTON, MA, August 06, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Today is a landmark day in the Boston Real Estate Market. The real time apartment vacancy rate in the Greater Boston Massachusetts area is 3.8% according to the BostonPads. There are a total over 3,222 available apartment units in the industry leading database that covers Massachusetts and the Greater Boston footprint. The 3.8% is based on analyzing the data of 69,000 apartment listings. This number includes apartments that are currently on the market and available for rent. The real time vacancy rate does not include data gathered from large luxury Continue reading >>>

"It's a pretty big event for the Indian American community in the Boston area," she said. "And it exposes a lot of other people to Indian culture. It's just pretty upsetting that it has been cancelled — and especially on such short notice." A letter dated Aug. 5 from IAGB President Amrit Soni to members, participants, sponsors, and well wishers described the issue as "out of our control" while stating officials were actively looking for an alternate location to hold the event. "As you may know, IAGB has been holding the India Day celebrations for more than two decades at the beautiful DCR Hatch Continue reading >>>

New reports reveal that 30-year mortgages in the US have increased to their highest point within a two-year period. While this may concern some prospective buyers, Boston Pads highlights alternative options. Boston, Massachusetts (PRWEB) August 06, 2013 As a comprehensive online property listing resource, Boston Pads is one company that remains dedicated to making sure prospective buyers have what they need to buy a dream home within the Greater Boston area. Although the demand for housing has increased within the country in recent months, the company explains that many consumers—especially Continue reading >>>