LEOMINSTER -- Philanthropist Ronald M. Ansin, whose foundation office is in downtown Leominster, was honored with the Greater Boston Federal Executive Board's Sen. Paul E. Tsongas Award for Exemplary Community Service at the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston last Wednesday. Tsongas' widow, U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas, nominated Ansin for the award. Ansin was a friend of Paul Tsongas dating to the 1970s, and he has stayed in touch with his widow over the years. Tsongas' twin sister, Thaleia Schlesinger, introduced Ansin before the award was presented. "Those things really made it very, very Continue reading >>>

After months of negotiations, the administration has ironed out a tentative lease with project developer John Rosenthal, who will pay $226 million in rent to build the complex on 4.5 acres of state-owned land and air rights over the Massachusetts Turnpike.

Southeastern Massachusetts remains a tricky bet for casino companies even after a ban on commercial development was lifted, specialists say, citing disadvantages that could discourage investors and chill competition. As the last of the state’s three regions to enter the bidding for a casino license, Southeastern Massachusetts is at least months behind Greater Boston and Western Massachusetts, where facilities are expected to open first. “You are not only late to the game, but conceivably there could be two other casinos up and running,” said Carl Jenkins, managing director at the financial Continue reading >>>

  The Boston Globe Magazine identifies Swampscott as a community on the "upswing." Seaside Swampscott was one of 13 Eastern Massachusetts communities the Boston Globe spotlighted in its 2013 "Top Places to Live" feature.  Citing the importance of home buyers wanting to "feel confident that they’re making a good investment" when purchasing a home, the Globe identified 13 communities "all on the upswing, with the biggest single-family home price increases in Greater Boston from 2011 to 2012." Swampscott also has the highest tax rate of those 13 towns and cities. Lauded for its promimity to Boston Continue reading >>>

In honor of National Volunteer Week, celebrated in April, we would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank and celebrate the 420 volunteers whose steadfast dedication and commitment enable Hospice of the North Shore Greater Boston to fulfill its mission: to enrich the quality of life for terminally ill patients and their families. Our volunteers’ selfless acts of kindness and compassion, both large and small, allow our patients the comfort, companionship and dignity that make all the difference at a critical turning point in their lives. Our volunteers provided Continue reading >>>

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Matthew L. Brown Reporter- Boston Business Journal Email  | Twitter TD Bank has promoted 10-year bank executive Kevin F. Malone to market president of its “Boston metro south” and Rhode Island region. In his new role, Malone will cover Greater Boston, the South Shore, MetroWest, Southeastern Mass., Cape Code and all of Rhode Island. He’ll report to Mark Crandall, the bank’s Southern New England Continue reading >>>

By Jeremy C. Fox, Town Correspondent This weekend, a small group of high school students from Greater Boston will travel across the country to participate in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. These eight students will be among about 1,600 finalists from more than 70 countries, territories, and regions competing for more than $3 million at the fair, which bills itself as “the world’s largest high school science research competition,” and will be held in Phoenix from May 12 – 17. The local students include six residents of Boston, one from Lexington, and one from Continue reading >>>

Shown (from left) are: Joe Curatone, mayor of Sommerville; Chris Spinazzola of Clappaozzola Partners; Eileen Caplan of Ferguson Enterprises; Susie and Matt Light (former New England Patriot) Shown (from left) are: Joe Grignattini, Vahan Sarkisian, Gerry-Lynn Darcy, John Marini and Dale Harlchak Shown (from left) are: Bryan Dempsey of Metroplitan (Associate of the Year); Jerry Howard, CEO and president of NAHB; Gerry-Lynn Darcy and Joe Quartarone of Bay Colony Wine Cellars Newton, MA The Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston (BRAGB) had plenty to celebrate Continue reading >>>

Boston, MA The clout of Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston (BRAGB) was clearly in evidence at the Multifamily Green Housing Executive Roundtable Luncheon held April 11th at the Seaport Hotel in Boston. Among the speakers were Arthur Jemison, deputy director of the MA Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), who informed the gathering that the State and quasi-public agencies were willing and able to help them access the programs being made available under Governor Patrick's initiative to add 80,000 housing units to the Commonwealth by 2020. "If you've Continue reading >>>