Unions Plan Offensive to Invest in Public Higher Ed
Educators from across Massachusetts are making it clear that public higher education is on the top of their priority list for the newfound funds from a surtax on incomes over $1 million.
Accordia Inks 99-year Bayside Lease, Clears Way for Redevelopment
The long-term lease to develop the former Bayside Expo Center site next to UMass Boston has been signed, with about $235 million expected to flow to the harbor-side campus over the duration of the 99-year deal.
UMass Chelmsford Land Sells for $3.2M
A 34-acre Chelmsford parcel once used as University of Massachusetts Lowell’s West Campus has sold at auction for $3.24 million.
UMass Board Approves 2.5 Percent Tuition Increase
The University of Massachusetts board on Friday approved a 2.5 percent tuition hike for in-state undergraduates, raising the per student for the coming school year an average of $351.
The Worst Possible Time
There’s a big reason why public construction projects so often wind up blowing budgets, and it’s one that is so obvious it’s amazing it never really gets debated: Really bad timing.
Developers Plan $70M Downtown Worcester Redevelopment
A major new tenant has signed on to the partially...
