Brookline Approves Route 9 Rezoning in Landslide

An aging office park on Route 9 can be redeveloped as hundreds of apartments, condominiums and a 200-room hotel after City Realty Group won zoning approval.

Driscoll Offers Support for YIMBY Legislation During State House Rally

Advocates for stronger state laws allowing more housing to be built got a boost Wednesday from the Healey administration, as Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll told a crowd gathered in front of the State House that local communities have to step up and be part of the solution.

Boston Assessor Departs as City Responds to Property Tax Lawsuit

Boston’s Commissioner of Assessing Nicholas Ariniello is departing from City Hall after 20 years as the city defends itself from a lawsuit alleging unfair treatment of some commercial property owners.

Greater Boston Apartment Leasing Slumps as Vacancies Hit 6.9 Percent

Greater Boston apartment landlords are battling twin problems: a sudden drop in demand and the lingering remnants of the post-pandemic construction boom.

The Gossip Report: May 29, 2026

The Gossip Report: May 29, 2026

The first home in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales may have been sold off-market this time around, but past news coverage shows just how vibrant its interior was under a prior owner.

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