Infra

Closure of historic nursing home reflects sector’s increasing infrastructure problems

An unsuccessful, years-long bid to find a partner willing to finance needed capital improvements or help redevelop a historic nonprofit nursing home in...

Biden attends 2 Boston fundraisers following NH visit

President Joe Biden made a visit to New England Tuesday, first for an official White House event followed by private fundraisers in Boston. Biden started his day in Nashua, New Hampshire, where he spoke at the Westwood Park YMCA. He...

Climate change activists send Healey a message at the Vatican

May 16, 2024Sam Drysdale, State House News ServiceState officials walk past protestors every day to get into the State House, as Extinction Rebellion Boston has held a vigil on Beacon Hill every day for almost a year calling for...

Communities of color host greater share of damaging energy infrastructure – The Bay State Banner

A new database aims to shine more light on how energy infrastructure impacts public health, including the disproportionate impact on communities of color. The database, launched last week by Boston University’s Institute for Global Sustainability, gathers, for the first time,...

How Sea Level Rise, Coastal Flooding Threaten Boston’s Grid

Looking to read the full article? Scroll down and login or sign up today! Page Reload Scroll Position How Sea Level Rise, Coastal Flooding Threaten Boston’s Grid Mass. Utilities Being Challenged to Prepare for Impacts of...

Azora’s US unit adds $39m Boston office building

The US arm of Madrid-based real estate investment manager Azora has acquired a $39m (€36.2m) mixed-use retail and office space building in Boston. Azora Exan has bought the 2,400sqm asset at 801 Boylston Street comprising an office building which is 91% leased...

Wynn suspends casino expansion in dispute over taxes and payments to Everett

May 09, 2024Colin A. Young, State House News ServiceWynn Resorts has suspended its planned  expansion of the Encore Boston Harbor casino in Everett, saying it can't come to terms over things like taxes and impact fees with the city...

Healey signs $375M bond bill for local transportation infrastructure projects

BOSTON — With construction season already in full swing, Gov. Maura Healey Friday signed the $375 million municipal transportation infrastructure bond bill that the state’s 351 municipalities will share for local road, bridge and sidewalk projects.The bill was passed...

Boston leaders push for pothole repairs on private roads

Boston City Council is looking to help homeowners along private roadways afford repairs. Many of the city's streets have fallen into disrepair as locals grapple with the costs associated with repaving. District 5 City Councilor Enrique Pepen called for a hearing...

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US viewers’ Olympic interest is down, poll finds, except for Simone Biles

Sports News 30 percent of respondents said they will not tune in to any of the Games. Simone Biles of the...