Archive for May 2020
Boston-area hotels hit harder than most metro areas by shutdown, finds report
Boston-area hotels posted the largest decline in average daily rates among the top 25 hospitality markets in the U.S. last week, according to a new report. Read More
Read MoreUMass president proposes tuition freeze for in-state undergrads
“During this time of stress and uncertainty for our students and their families, we need to keep our high-quality programs and the benefits of a UMass degree as accessible and affordable as possible,” said UMass President Marty Meehan. Read More
Read MoreDrift hired a new top exec without an in-person meeting — and plans to do it again
The fast-growing, Boston-based company hired a chief revenue officer to lead a sales department of about 100 people without anyone at the organization ever having an in-person meeting with him. Read More
Read MoreLargest General Contractors in Massachusetts
Dollar volume refers to total value of construction costs for projects. Read More
Read MoreSpecial panel meets to help reopen restaurants, hotels, tourism
More than a dozen Massachusetts restaurateurs, hotel executives, business leaders and public officials have met twice already to aid the Baker administration’s efforts to safely reopen the three key industries. Read More
Read MoreEditorial: Reopening should create a better place to live and work in Greater Boston
This public health catastrophe has brought pain and suffering, but also some lessons learned about climate impacts and traffic congestion. Let’s not miss the opportunity to improve our community and our region as we move forward to a new, healthier future. Read More
Read More‘Online education is going to be more and more important,’ UMass president says
Marty Meehan doubled down on his plans to start a new online college during a Wednesday Zoom call with four other college presidents. Read More
Read MoreMBTA overseer: Pandemic offers opportunity to revamp how we get to work
As the MBTA readies for employees to return to offices in the coming months, a top overseer of the public transit agency hopes state officials take advantage of an opportunity to rethink how the region handles its transportation problems. Read More
Read MoreBaker says municipalities can set office occupancy caps lower than 25%
Gov. Charlie Baker said today that municipalities are free to set limits on how many workers can return to offices as of June 1 that are lower than the 25% limit he specified this week. Read More
Read MorePier 1 Imports, with 7 Mass. locations, plans to close all stores
Pier 1 plans to start store closing efforts and liquidation sales once store locations can reopen in compliance with coronavirus guidelines from local government and health officials. Read More
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