ISO New England has well-established procedures in place to bring the system back into balance if electricity supplies get tight as a result of an unexpected resource outage, or if an extended heat wave causes consumer demand for electricity to spike. These actions could include calling on demand-response resources to curtail their energy use, importing emergency power from neighboring regions, and asking businesses and residents to voluntarily conserve energy.New England is a summer-peaking system, which means that consumer demand for electricity peaks during the hot summer months, Continue reading >>>

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Medford's unemployment rate dropped about 1 percent from February to March, comparable to state trends. The state's unemployment rate dropped to 6.4 percent in March, down significantly from the 7.5 percent mark posted in February, according to numbers released by the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, while Medford's rate fell from 6 percent to 5.2 percent. The compares to a 5.5 percent rate in Boston, 3.3 percent in Cambridge, 3.7 percent in Arlington, 5.4 percent in Malden and 3.9 percent in Somerville, according to the data. The table below shows the unemployment rates for Continue reading >>>

Greater Boston asking prices, for example, rose 2.3 percent in the first part of the spring market through the end of March, compared to the last three months of 2011. Asking rents, though, are rising at four times that rate, jumping 9.3 percent in the Boston area through March compared to the end of 2011. In fact, asking rents in Middlesex County, home to the western suburbs, jumped 9.7 percent during the first quarter, making it No. 8 in the country. We are outpacing the rest of the country now in terms of price and rent increases - nationally Trulia reported a 1.9 percent first quarter increase Continue reading >>>

Chris Moreira Chris Moreira, 28, is an up and coming Everett businessman. He is the owner of The Square Deli, 421 Broadway, and he is the brains and the brawn behind a budding catering service that is trying to tap in to corporate catering for larger businesses in the Everett/Greater Boston area. Moreira is working his business with a dedicated staff everyday and he is making a grand effort to have a meaningful impact on the local food and catering scene. <!--/* * The backup image section of this tag has been generated for use on a * non-SSL page. If this tag is to be placed on an Continue reading >>>

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Attitude Drinks (otc.bb:ATTD) (otcqb:ATTD.OB - News), an innovative beverage brand development company and creator of the Phase III® Recovery brand, today announced increased activity in sales and marketing efforts through April 2012, throughout the Boston Metro area. Attitude Drinks is pleased to announce a significant increase in sales not only with Continue reading >>>

Hersha Hospitality Trust has agreed to acquire the Bulfinch Hotel in downtown Boston for $18.2 million. Thomas Grillo Real Estate Editor - Boston Business Journal Email Hersha Hospitality Trust    Continue reading >>>

It was an eye opener for Lauren, who is ready to consider everything right now and has felt that her asking price was just a jumping off point for negotiations. Instead, it may be deterring buyers who may be thinking of a significantly lower price point. I thought this exchange on the comment board between Lauren and Jim-in-Littleton, one of the many urging a lower price, was interesting. Lauren: I guess I always was under the impression that an asking price is just that...an asking price. Buyers see the place and give an offer on what they think the house is worth...if they like the house, Continue reading >>>

The state's unemployment rate dropped to 6.4 percent in March, down significantly from the 7.5 percent mark posted in February, according to numbers released by the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. That dip is reflected in many of the communities in and around Boston. In the city itself, the rate dropped to 5.5 percent, remaining roughly a percentage point below the state average. The story is mixed in neighboring communities, from Cambridge at nearly full employment (3.3 percent), to above average unemployment to the north in Revere (7.5 percent) and Chelsea (8.7 percent). The Continue reading >>>

Home Entertainment Melena Say stands backstage before participating in the fashion show during the Khmer New Year celebration on Lynn Common on April 28. Itemlive brings you all of the best community events in your area. (Owen O'Rourke / The Daily Item)   Events happening on the North Shore By Staff Reports / The Daily Item The Daily Item has all of the community listings of events going on in your neighborhood. You can also find local movie listings, reviews and trailers for the latest films at movies.itemlive.com Continue reading >>>