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A better measure for judging project success than the tax revenues from properties near the new stadium would be the overall municipal tax revenues rising at a healthy pace.

As our leaders return to Washington, D.C. in January, the expectation is – like in all presidential election years – it will not be a terribly productive year. However, Congress could take several actions to support continued economic growth in our region.

Old-fashioned rules, also known as policies and procedures, still have important roles in keeping companies safe, organized and nondiscriminatory, and shouldn’t be overlooked.

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The needs of people served by the healthcare and human service systems are increasing.

To answer the question, I’ll begin by defining what I mean by a startup: Rather than, say, a restaurant founded and run to employ family and friends, a startup is a small company aspiring to get big fast, with help from heaping dollops of venture capital.

In a nationwide survey of how long people stay in their houses, Worcester ranked 10th with an average of 17 years. That’s up from nine years a decade ago, according to research by Redfin, the national Seattle-based real estate brokerage.

Finard Properties’ purchase of the failing Greendale Mall in Worcester for a bargain price in December signals the death of another covered shopping center in Massachusetts.

Whatever may be keeping people close to home – family, a job, or all the region offers – Baby Boomers and other older adults are increasingly moving to dedicated communities where they can enjoy amenities tailored for them.