Carolyn J. Sidor joined Cassidy Turley as the new senior managing director of market development.Sidor will head brokerage operations and the firm’s practice groups which involve data center solutions, health care, law firms, hospitality, food and beverage facilities, net lease investment properties and life sciences. She is also responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of the company’s CRM team.The seasoned professional was with Colliers International for four years, most recently as president of operations, USA, where she oversaw Continue reading >>>

Home prices in Greater Boston fell in the third quarter.  Thomas Grillo Real Estate Editor- Boston Business Journal Email The median price of a single-family home rose in 120 of 149 metropolitan statistical areas in the third quarter compared to last year, while 29 areas — including Greater Continue reading >>>

 

 

After a long, intense political season featuring a sharply contested presidential race and a Senate contest with national implications, voters across Greater Boston braved long lines and cold temperatures to make their voices heard, a strong turnout that appeared to rival the record-breaking 2008 election. Voters lined up well before the polls opened, showed up in force throughout the day, and were still waiting long after polls were scheduled to close. The heavy turnout, combined with a lengthy slate of ballot questions, caused substantial delays in many locations. Across Boston, some voters faced Continue reading >>>

Boston-area consumers, buoyed by rebounding home values and a healthier job market, plan to spend significantly more on gifts than other US shoppers this holiday season. A recent survey of 500 local residents by the New York consulting firm Deloitte found shoppers here are planning to spend an average of $465 on holiday gifts — $43 more than last year, and 20 percent more than the national average. Nationwide, shoppers are expected to spend $386, or about $10 less than they did in 2011. Though many local shoppers are still price-conscious and looking for deals, they aren’t as bound by tight Continue reading >>>

Sally Wilson, ASID and John Kelsey from the Boston Interior Design Firm Wilson Kelsey Design are experts at creating bathrooms – from sparkling jewel-like powder rooms to luxurious master baths and spas – and their assemblage of awards proves the point. The interior design firm has won numerous awards for their renovation and creative design expertise. On November 7, 2012, Sally Wilson will take her expertise and present examples of alluring bathrooms at a seminar enticingly titled “From Studs to Stunning: Remodeling Tips from the Pros.” Sponsored by Designer Bath Salem Plumbing Continue reading >>>

<!-- end javascript to email the article -->  M2 Communications ENP Newswire - 06 November 2012 Release date- 05112012 - Rockland Trust today announced it has been named one of the Top Places to Work in Greater Boston by The Boston Globe for the fourth consecutive year. The employee-based survey recognizes the most progressive companies in Massachusetts based strictly on employee opinion. 'We are honored to be recognized yet again by The Boston Globe as one of the Top Places to Work in the area,' said Chris Oddleifson, President and CEO Continue reading >>>

Win or lose, Moscaritolo said Romney’s party could generate up to $12 million in direct spending on hotels, restaurants, and transportation, and up to $20 million in overall economic impact, which could just about offset the losses the city’s tourism and convention sector suffered last week during Hurricane Sandy. Hotels across the city are at more than 90 percent occupancy Tuesday thanks to the Romney fete, along with the national attention drawn by the Scott Brown and Elizabeth Warren Senate race.

RE “SCIENTISTS want city to gird for storms” (Page A1, Nov. 2): In the aftermath of Sandy, Friday’s article underscores Boston’s vulnerabilities and the risk of more severe hazards as a result of climate change. However, it’s important to remember that these threats affect the entire metropolitan area, from Plum Island to Cape Cod, from Downtown Crossing to MetroWest. The most effective preparation often calls for cooperation across city and town borders. The Metropolitan Area Planning Council is helping communities reduce their vulnerability to natural hazards by preparing mitigation Continue reading >>>

The line had formed well before the 10 a.m. start time, but the wait was going to be worth it. In an effort to connect Bristol Community College students, staff and faculty with fresh, healthy food supplies the school has formed a partnership with the Greater Boston Food Bank to bring the organization’s mobile market to campus on a monthly basis. October’s visit, the second in the collaboration between BCC and the food bank, brought out 150 people. As they waited in line a cornucopia of food was stacked up and once the line opened those in need moved quickly to collect potatoes, onions, Continue reading >>>