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This Back Bay ‘Ugly Duckling’ got a $22.5 million glow-up and hit the market
Once an 11-unit apartment building, 18 Commonwealth Ave. has been transformed into a six-story single-family home with an elevator and a two-car garage. What was once dubbed the “ugly duckling” of Commonwealth Avenue has gotten quite the makeover. And it comes with a $22.5 million price tag. Developers...
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Council agrees to continue hearing regarding pallet company move to N. Woburn
WOBURN - With North Woburn Councilor Lou DiMambro still working out a list of potential special permit conditions for his colleagues to consider, the City Council at their most recent meeting in city hall took no action of a pallet company’s proposed move to an industrial building off of Torrice Drive.
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2026 Greater Boston Housing Report Card Released by The Boston Foundation
Efforts to expand housing production through legislation and expanded permitting in Massachusetts have helped slow but not reverse the housing cost and supply trends that have made the state especially challenging for renters and homeowners, according to the 2026 Greater Boston Housing Report Card. The report, which was released November...
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JV of Sagard Real Estate and La Caisse Acquires Woburn IOS
An industrial outdoor storage (IOS) joint venture between Sagard Real Estate (SRE) and La Caisse has acquired 3 Wheeling Ave., a low-coverage industrial property in Woburn, MA. Seller and sale price were not disclosed. Located in one of Greater Boston’s most established industrial areas, the property benefits from limited land...
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Zoning reforms announced to make it easier to open and run a restaurant
Mayor Michelle Wu announced a series of reforms to make it easier and faster to open and operate a restaurant in Boston. The City is proposing zoning changes to eliminate unnecessary reviews, streamline the process for transferring restaurant ownership, and provide clearer guidance for business owners navigating City permits and licenses. Together, these reforms will help reduce costs, support entrepreneurs, and allow more businesses to open across neighborhoods.
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Canton bank celebrates 135 years in the community
Canton Co-operative Bank is marking 135 years in Canton while recognizing employees and directors whose service stretches across decades. The bank was founded in 1891, according to a community announcement, and has continued operating under its original name. President and CEO Nick Maffeo, a Canton native, said its original mission focused on helping local residents buy homes. “In 1891, the first president of Canton Co-operative - Ephraim Thorndike - promised that Canton Co-operative would be the ‘easiest and safest place to borrow’ with the goal of helping local people get ‘homes, happiness and independence.’ Today we still help local people buy homes, and much more,” Maffeo said. Canton Co-operative is an independent mutual community bank rather than a stock bank. “Customers come first with us, not stockholders or Wall Street,” Maffeo said. Longtime Canton Co-operative employees recognized The bank is recognizing several current and former employees for their years of service. Deborah “Debby” Kreusch began working at Canton Co-operative in 1976 in a temporary summer teller position. Kreusch later served in several operational positions before becoming bank president in 1991. Kreusch served as president until 2014 and is now chair of the bank’s board of directors. April McKee joined Canton
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Rising Cost of Living Leaves Many Boston-Area Residents Financially Stuck, Survey Finds
In the Boston area, housing costs are straining household budgets. NBC10 Boston confirmed the finding on Friday, Nov. 6, after participating in a nationwide, unscientific study conducted by NBC-operated stations to uncover the biggest cost-of-living concerns facing consumers in the United States. According to NBC10, nearly 42% of the 396...
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North Easton Savings Bank customers in South Easton, Massachusetts, lose their branch and drive-up teller on Nov. 20 and can use branch services at the Depot Street office
North Easton Savings Bank will close its branch and drive-up teller lanes at 20 Eastman Street in South Easton, Massachusetts, on Friday, Nov. 20. The bank says customers can use branch-level services at its office at 679 Depot Street in North Easton. The closing also ends the bank’s main office at that address; the main […]
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Mission Hill Pathway Breaks Ground
Boston, MA — Construction has begun on Mission Hill Pathway, a mixed-use development that will bring 48 affordable homeownership opportunities, publicly accessible green space and sustainability-focused design to Boston’s Mission Hill neighborhood, making it the largest affordable homeownership project in Boston. Following years of planning, community engagement and...