Trustee Says Developer Hid Assets in Bankruptcy Case

Developer Charles “Chip” Norton concealed assets and transferred millions of dollars to family members over a 2-year period, a trustee advising the U.S. Bankruptcy Court stated in a court filing.

Housing Developers Sought for Hurley-Lindemann Complex

Redevelopment of the state-owned Hurley-Lindemann complex in Boston’s West End was envisioned as a new, billion-dollar life science cluster before economic headwinds throttled down demand for lab space. Now, the Healey administration is relaunching its efforts to find a private developer for the 6.5 acre property, with a goal of creating “hundreds of housing units” including a potential office-to-residential conversion.

Newton Centre Retail Block Hits Market

A mixed-use portfolio in Newton Centre is hitting the market for the first time in decades, offering an opportunity to acquire nearly 190,000 square feet of retail and office space in the heart of the busy village center.

Wellesley Sues to Block Housing on MassBay Parking Lot

Wellesley officials filed a lawsuit in Norfolk Superior Court seeking to block the sale of a MassBay Community College parking lot for a 180-unit housing development.

The Gossip Report: June 12, 2026

The Gossip Report: June 12, 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.

Can Modular Have a Moment in Mass.?

Can Modular Have a Moment in Mass.?

After decades of optimistic talk that modular construction will be a piece of the puzzle addressing the housing crisis, tangible examples are starting to fit together.

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