AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy & Grid Planning: Maine regulators approved a plan to fund a new 1,200-megawatt transmission line from Aroostook County to near Bangor, with Massachusetts ratepayers helping pay—aimed at unlocking onshore wind where the region isn’t yet connected. Construction & Commercial Real Estate: North Reading-based Columbia finished a $100M+ lobby and amenity refresh at DivcoWest’s One Lincoln and is set to wrap a similar International Place renovation, signaling continued private investment in Boston-area office spaces. Food Safety: Consumer Reports says 14 of 21 kids’ snacks tested had concerning chemical contaminants, including acrylamide and phthalates. Public Safety Tech: A Massachusetts police department asked the FCC to reconsider a drone restriction, arguing law enforcement needs the tools to find missing people faster. Health & Research: MIT reopened its Building 18 after a mercury scare tied to a student report of synthesizing dimethyl mercury, saying decontamination is complete. Business & Legal: Davis Malm added Waltham real estate lawyer Jake E. Marcus as of counsel, expanding condominium and construction-defect work. Recall: Crystal Temptations recalled Halloween “Chocolatey Eyeballs” in multiple states, including Massachusetts, due to undeclared milk.
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