The building was finished in 2017. But when the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) reviewed the completed project, it discovered the developer had sold the units that had been designated for affordable housing at market rates.
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A HARD LOOK AT THE MASS POLS WHO COULD BE NEXT TO LOSE A PRESIDENTIAL BID
A potentially enormous field is materializing, with a solid chunk of that field coming from Mass—politicians who have cultivated long, impressive resumes, undoubtedly with at least a small, lingering notion that they could be president of the United States.
LESS BUILDING, MORATORIUM
Hundreds of Roxbury residents speak out against displacement at landmark hearing
THE HIGHS (AND LOWS) OF THE FIRST DAY OF RECREATIONAL WEED IN NORTHAMPTON
Hamilton waited not just for the chance to buy a vape pen and gummy edibles, but was instead eager to make history. “I’m excited because I’m going to be one of the first people to buy weed recreationally east of the Mississippi,” he told DigBoston. “It’s a big step for the state, and it’s a great big step for this country.”
RESCUING LEFTOVER CUISINE: STANDING BETWEEN FOOD AND THE DUMPSTER
One local outfit actively fighting food waste is the Massachusetts chapter of Rescuing Leftover Cuisine, which matches organizations with leftovers to charitable organizations that can use the extras and organizes volunteers to transport it all.
POST-ELECTION WINNERS AND LOSERS
“Voters sent a very clear signal today that our criminal justice system is not working for too many people and it’s time for a change."
BREAK THE CYCLE
“There [are] unfortunately huge, discriminatory barriers that we can’t completely destroy on our own ... That takes a huge cultural movement."
DRINKING WITH THE MERRIMACK VALLEY RECOVERY WORKERS WHO LIVE ON AN OLD CRUISE SHIP IN SOUTHIE
Overall, these cruise ship tenants seem exhausted, both physically and emotionally. There are perks, and decent pay, but there are also sleepless nights and more work the next morning. Not to mention what they call a shitty breakfast buffet.
THIS IS IT: YOUR 2018 ELECTION GUIDE, FROM THE BIG FEDERAL PICTURE TO THE RIPPLE IMPACT IN MASS
Anybody who felt sick to their stomach at this point in the 2016 election cycle ought to be purging their entire system through these dreary final days of 2018.
UNCTUOUS PILOT: ARE COLLEGES IN BOSTON PAYING THEIR FAIR SHARE?
Students, councilors turn up heat over broken payment promises by nonprofits