BOSTON -- Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray is eyeing the governor's office. Murray, speaking Thursday before the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, said "like many of you in the room, I would like to be governor." The Democrat stopped short of making a formal announcement, while making it clear he wants to succeed Gov. Deval Patrick, who has said he won't seek another term. Murray is one player in what could be a complex game of political musical chairs during the next two years. Others, including Democratic state Treasurer Steven Grossman and Republican Charles Continue reading >>>

Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray unveils his future political ambitions in a speech to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce on Thursday. (Courtesy of Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce) BOSTON — Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray wants to stay on Beacon Hill, as governor. The Worcester Democrat acknowledged his political ambition for the Corner Office in a speech to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Thursday morning. One on hand, the lieutenant governor gave the speech you would expect, touting the Patrick administration’s record and laying out good intentions for Continue reading >>>

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray is eyeing the governor’s office. Murray speaking Thursday before the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce said “like many of you in the room, I would like to be governor.” The Democrat stopped short of making a formal announcement, while making it clear he wants to succeed Gov. Deval Patrick, who has said he won’t seek another term. Murray is one player in what could be a complex game of political musical chairs during the next two years. Others, including Democratic state Treasurer Steven Grossman Continue reading >>>

Lt. Governor Tim Murray unveils his future political ambitions in a speech to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce on Thursday. (Courtesy of Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce) Lt. Gov. Tim Murray has confirmed something everyone has known for some time: he’d like to be governor of Massachusetts. He spoke at Thursday’s meeting of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, and WBUR’s Curt Nickisch was there. Guest: Curt Nickisch, WBUR reporter More: Lt. Gov. Murray: ‘I Would Like To Be Governor’ Continue reading >>>

BOSTON (CBS) -  Lt. Gov. Tim Murray raised some eyebrows Thursday morning when he told members of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce he would like to be governor. Murray was the keynote speaker at the chamber’s Government Affairs Forum. “I would like to be governor, I think it’s OK to say that out loud,” Murray said. WBZ NewsRadio 1030′s Carl Stevens reports Despite the statement, Murray said he is not ready to throw his hat in the ring for 2014 just yet. “I’m not going to rush into anything,” Murray said. “I’m going to make my decision in due course and Continue reading >>>

Lt. Gov. Tim Murray this morning said he would “like to be governor,” but he would not say whether Gov. Deval Patrick has been offered a post in the Obama administration, or whether he plans to run for governor after Patrick’s term expires. “Like many of you, I would like to be governor,” Murray told business leaders at a Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce breakfast. “But,” he added, “I’m mindful of my job as lieutenant governor.” There is widespread speculation that Patrick, who campaigned for Obama and dined with him last Friday at the White House, is a potential candidate Continue reading >>>

Greater Boston, the South Shore, and northeast regions of Massachusetts registered the largest number of pending single-family home and condo sales in October, according to the Massachusetts Association of Realtors. Single-family home pending sales, or those with signed purchase and sales agreements, were up nearly 36 percent across the state in October compared to the same month last year, while condos were up 43.5 percent compared to October 2011. The October numbers were almost as high as months which traditionally see the most activity - May and June, the realtors association said. While pending Continue reading >>>

The 13 branches of the YMCA of Greater Boston are encouraging the community to get fit and give back this fall by donating five non-perishable food items when they join the Y now through Nov. 18 as a part of Mayor Thomas Menino’s CANshare program. Individuals and families that donate food items will have the YMCA joiner fee waived ($25 to 50), receive three free sessions of YMCA health and wellness coaching, (valued at $150), and be entered to win a personal training package. Current members who donate will also be entered into a personal training package raffle. The Y is partnering with Continue reading >>>

Stroll through the Faneuil Hall Marketplace this Saturday night, Nov. 17 for the annual tree lighting and hear and see the premiere of Boston's free holiday concert and light show,Blink. The "light and sound extravaganza" featuring the Boston Pops is being billed by organizers as Boston's newest holiday tradition. Attendees can stroll along the Faneuil Hall open marketplace under an 85-foot Christmas tree and 350,000 LED lights choreographed along with a live concert from the Holiday Pops. The show is in partnership with Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Arts Boston and the Greater Boston Visitors and Continue reading >>>

Small-business owners are cautiously optimistic about the coming year in Greater Boston, with most anticipating increased sales and many expecting to hire more workers, according to a Bank of America survey to be released Thursday. More than half of the Boston-area small businesses that were polled said they expect revenues to grow in 2013, while 9 percent believe revenue will shrink. Nearly one in four plans to hire more workers, while 2 percent plan to cut staff. The survey found similar numbers for business owners in other cities across the country. “I think they’re optimistic,” said Continue reading >>>