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Axios
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Axios
Where to find late-night food trucks in Boston
Food trucks will start serving late-night eats across seven neighborhoods in Boston starting next weekend. Why it matters: The move aims to boost the city's nightlife scene, bringing food options to different neighborhoods as late as 3am. Driving the news: The vendors, who selected their stations through a lottery on Friday, can set up shop as early as June 13, said Corean Reynolds, the city's director of nightlife economy. The vendors range from Cousins Maine Lobster to Rhode Island-based Matilda Empanada to Dorchester-based Murl's Kitchen. They chose select nights across seven spots: the Theater District, Fenway, Faneuil Hall, the Roadrunner in Brighton, Boylston and Clarendon streets in the Back Bay, Northeastern University and Boston Medical Center. Here's when and where to find late-night food trucks. Theater District at Tufts Medical Center at 135 Stuart Street, 8pm–3am Friday: Boss Town Saturday: Extreme Flavor Fenway Entertainment District at 163 Ipswich Street, 10pm–3am Friday: Cool Shade Saturday: Cousins Maine Lobster Faneuil Hall to the right of Quincy Market, 10pm–3am Thursday: Murl's Kitchen Friday: Augusta's Chicken on the Road Saturday: The Dog Kart The Roadrunner at 89 Guest Street, 8pm–2am Concert days: Sunset Cantina Boylston and Clarendon streets, 8:30pm–3am Monday: HYT Tuesday: Boss Town Wednesday: Cool Shade Thursday: Extreme Flavor Friday: El Dugout Saturday: Murl's Kitchen Sunday: Cool Shade Northeastern University at 60 Opera Place, 10pm–3am Monday: El Dugout Tuesday: Extreme Flavor Wednesday: Murl's Kitchen Thursday: El Dugout Friday: Matilda Empanadas Saturday: Cool Shade Sunday: El Dugout Boston Medical Center at 775 Harrison Avenue, 8pm–3am
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
WNC & Associates and Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation to Construct Talbot Commons II Affordable Housing Community in Boston
$32 Million Development to Add 42 Affordable Units in Dorchester, Mass. Talbot Commons II Rendering DORCHESTER, Mass., May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WNC & Associates (WNC), a family-owned business known as both a pioneer and leader in the affordable housing industry, and Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation (CSNDC), a Dorchester-based grassroots community organization committed to developing affordable housing and fighting for racial and economic justice by building community power, have closed a deal to begin construction on Talbot Commons II, a $32 million new affordable housing community in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Talbot Commons II will be the second phase of the larger Talbot Commons project, which broke ground in 2020. Talbot Commons I, located on Norfolk Avenue, comprises 40 LIHTC units and is currently 100% occupied, with a 400-household waitlist. 'Boston is one of the most expensive housing markets in the country and there is a dire need for more affordable units,' said Anil Advani, Executive Vice President, Originations and Finance at WNC. 'We are proud to be a part of this project, which will help to provide more affordable housing options for both low-income and workforce families in the greater Boston area.' The new transit-oriented development will be comprised of two sites, located at 151 Spencer Street and 21 New England Avenue in the Codman Square neighborhood of Dorchester. The two four-story buildings will provide 42 units of affordable housing targeting families at 30%, 50%, 60% and 80% of the area median income (AMI). Eight units will receive project-based Section 8 vouchers, and another eight units will be a part of the Massachusetts Rental Voucher program. Additionally, nine units will be set aside for households formerly experiencing homelessness. The Spencer Street site will include five one-bedroom, 10 two-bedroom and four three-bedroom units. The New England Avenue site will provide six one-bedroom, 12 two-bedroom and five three-bedroom units. Talbot Commons II's in-unit amenities will include a refrigerator, range, dishwasher, vinyl flooring, garbage disposal, and window blinds. All appliances will be high efficiency and ENERGY STAR certified. Design and finish choices throughout the property were made to meet the City of Boston's Zero Energy Building guidelines, Passive House certification, Green Enterprise Communities certification and LEED Silver certification standards. The units' kitchen cabinets are formaldehyde‐free, and all interior finishes will be durable, high-quality, and prioritize the use of sustainable materials. Additionally, both buildings will have rooftop solar panels, providing shade for the properties and reducing their carbon footprint. Common area amenities will include laundry facilities, a picnic area, an elevator, activity room, community garden, controlled access, and bicycle parking. Talbot Commons II residents will be able to access several on-site wraparound services provided by CSNDC free of charge. Services will be focused on case management, digital literacy and employment support, as well as financial coaching and housing education. 'We believe that affordable housing should be a foundation for stability, personal growth, and community connection,' said Kiele Mauricio, Real Estate Project Manager at CSNDC. 'As such, with each of our projects, our goal is to create a community where residents feel safe, secure, proud, and can exercise independent action in governing their lives and making their residence a true home.' The project will break ground immediately and construction is expected to be completed in Summer WNC & AssociatesFounded in 1971, WNC & Associates (WNC) is a family-owned business known as both a pioneer and leader in the affordable housing industry. WNC and its affiliated companies specialize in tax credit syndication, affordable housing development, and preservation equity fund investments. Combined, the WNC companies have acquired approximately $18.2 billion in assets across 48 states, including more than 1,800 affordable rental properties that house more than 1 million residents. With offices in 16 states, WNC has partnered with more than 400 developers and 125 institutional investors. To learn more, visit: MEDIA CONTACT:IDEA HALLMeghan Webbmeghan@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Construction firm's closure 'significant loss' to local business community
The business community has been saddened by news that a Dorchester-based construction firm employing more than 40 people has entered administration. As previously reported, at least 40 people at Acheson Construction, whose head office is based at the Railway Triangle Industrial Estate in Dorchester, have been made redundant after the company entered administration. Steve Bulley President of Dorchester Chamber for Business added: 'The announcement that Acheson Construction has entered administration is a significant loss to our local business community. Our thoughts are with the employees and any local suppliers affected. 'This sad news highlights the broader challenges currently facing the construction industry. Over the past year, profit margins in the sector have been under considerable pressure. Notably, the average margin among the top 100 UK construction companies has declined to 1.7% from 2.7% in the previous year. Acheson Construction Head Office (Image: Alfie Lumb) 'Several factors have contributed to this margin compression. While building material costs have begun to decrease, ending a period of record high inflation that severely undermined profits, operating conditions remain challenging and mixed. 'Additionally, the industry continues to grapple with tight profit margins and ongoing skills shortages. 'The demise of Acheson Construction serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities within the construction sector locally. Dorchester's business community has remained robust but it is a concern when a company with the heritage and size of Acheson Construction is unable to continue.' Robin Potter, mayor of Dorchester, said: 'It's very sad news that we've lost a well-established business that has been based in the town for many years. It's really sad to see them go. 'We hope everyone involved find employment and I hope that another firm can fill the breach that Acheson's will leave behind.' Richard Lewis and Alistair Wardell of Grant Thornton UK LLP were appointed Joint Administrators of Acheson Construction Limited on Tuesday, February 18 and ceased the company's operations on their appointment, with 40 of its 48 staff made redundant as a result. According to the joint administrators, the retained staff are assisting them with winding down the company's affairs. People reacting to the news online shared messages such as: "How sad. This company trained many building apprentices and done a lot of good. So sorry to hear this." Another added: "This is sad news, Achesons were the employers of so many, including school leavers taking apprenticeships, starting in the 1970s. I hope the people laid off find employment soon." According to administrators, the firm had been impacted by higher costs on fixed price contacts but added that the current efforts are focused on 'supporting employees'. The company, which has been involved in a host of local and regional building projects, had operated for more than 50 years and had another premises in Whiteley, near Fareham, Hampshire. Richard Lewis said: 'The business has been impacted by increased costs on fixed priced contracts, delays in the commencement of new projects and a dispute over amounts due under a key contract. 'Whilst the directors had considered alternative options, they sadly concluded it was no longer viable to continue to trade. 'Our efforts are initially focussed on supporting employees with making claims to the Redundancy Payments Service, securing physical assets and gathering information and evidence to support any claims the company has under contracts including in relation to retentions.' A notice has recently been put up on the company's website to alert people that the business is in administration. The latest accounts for the firm show a turnover of £53m, generating a pre-tax profit of £46,000 in the year to December 29, 2023. Last year's accounts are not yet available. Creditors will receive a formal notification by Monday, February 24 from the joint administrators of their appointment with details of how to claim amounts owed. Anyone with queries on this is urged to contact the company by writing in the first instance to Acheson Construction Limited – In Administration, c/o Grant Thornton UK LLP, Landmark, St, Peter's Square, 1 Oxford St, Manchester M1 4PB or cmusupport@
Boston Globe
04-02-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
‘A win-win for the community': Vicente's Supermarket, a Brockton-based grocery store, to replace Warren St. Walgreens in Roxbury
Walgreens closed the location in January 2024, prompting pushback from residents and elected officials who said the closure would threaten residents' access to over-the-counter medications, life-saving prescription, and pharmacists advice. Segun Idowu, the city's chief of economic opportunity and inclusion, said the Vicente's owners are exploring a pharmacy model inside the property. Advertisement 'I expressed to them the desire of the community that there needs to at least be a pharmacy element in there, and they said, 'If that's what the community wants, we will find a way to make it work,'' Idowu said. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Enter Email Sign Up He added, 'It's a win-win for the community: fresh food and access to needed medication.' It is not clear when the store would open, but JP Plunkett, principal for Dorchester-based Red Dome Realty, said 'it shouldn't be too far out.' 'It's going to be wonderful for the Roxbury community, given the dearth of grocery options there,' he said. 'The neighbors are going to be super excited about this.' As of Tuesday afternoon, 416 Warren St. was included among the supermarket's locations on Plunkett did not confirm if the forthcoming tenant would include a pharmacy component. However, Vicente's Supermarket has pursued health-focused endeavors in the past, though none related to pharmaceuticals. In 2015, the local chain partnered with the Advertisement While Red Dome Realty did not confirm how long Vicente's has committed to staying at Warren Street, Plunkett said the store signed a long-term lease, meaning it is 'making a strong commitment to that neighborhood.' Founded in 1994 by Manuel Vicente, Vicente's Supermarket specializes 'in a delightful array of Brazilian products,' Vicente's Supermarket could introduce a fresh food option in an area with limited options. A Price Rite supermarket is a 4-minute walk away, and a handful of convenience stores are peppered in the area. A Popeyes and McDonald's are also in close proximity. The space is owned by Four16 Warren Street Limited LP, and is valued at roughly $4.5 million, according to When Walgreens announced its Warren Street location in late 2023, it sparked public outrage from elected leaders, clergy, and neighborhood residents alike. Dozens of dissatisfied residents picketed at the drugstore, Boston City Council convened a hearing to assess the closure on the surrounding community, and members of the US Capitol penned letters to the drugstore giant demanding accountability. Many charged Walgreens with contributing to local ' Advertisement The neighborhood surrounding the Warren Street store is nearly half Black, and one-third Hispanic, according to census data. Residents age 65 and over make up 15 percent of the population. Almost a third of families live below the poverty line. At least 47 pharmacies closed across Massachusetts in 2024 — the most since 2018, according to a Globe analysis of drugstore registration data. The data also shows that at least two pharmacies have closed since the start of the year, although some announced closures, such as a Walgreens store in This story was produced by the Globe's team, which covers the racial wealth gap in Greater Boston. You can sign up for the newsletter . Tiana Woodard can be reached at
