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“We still believe that Boston should continue to consider a heliport . . . for its competitiveness and for attracting jobs to Boston. We’ve heard from a number of companies that have operations in Boston or are considering a move to Boston that a heliport is important.”

Boston's Economic Development Chief John Barros

Speaking about the proposed General Electric helipad in Boston.
News By Category
Beltway Politics

Some people love Elizabeth Warren so much, they sent her $1,600 in flowers » Boston Globe

Can Moulton Play The Outsider, Without Alienating The Insiders? » WGBH

Reports: U.S. Intercepted Calls Between Trump Campaign Staff And Russian Intelligence » WBUR

White House Narrows List Of National Security Adviser Candidates To Replace Flynn » WBUR

Conway Should Be Investigated For Plugging Ivanka Trump Products, Ethics Agency Says » WBUR

Russia questions mount for Trump White House reeling from Flynn » Andover Townsman

Business

Never mind about that helipad, GE tells Boston » Boston Globe

Harvard Square newsstand, on verge of eviction, gets offer for a new location » Boston Globe

A last chance to add life to Seaport » Boston Globe

Chicopee sees new businesses, rebuilt hotels, mill conversion for 2016-2017 » The Republican

One of Boston's wealthiest men has clear vision for waterfront » Boston Globe

GE hires former Patrick adviser 'Mo' Cowan » Boston Globe

Boston Landing lands first restaurant, a candlepin bowling alley and more » Boston Business Journal

Sen. Eric Lesser: High-tech manufacturing experiencing renaissance in Western Mass. » The Republican

Pot Shop 'Opt Out' to go Before Bourne Voters » Cape Cod Online

Education

Holaday knocks Baker school aid hike as lowest since 1993 » Wicked Local Newburyport

Lessons from Singapore » Commonwealth Magazine

Environment

Let's go renewable » Commonwealth Magazine

Bill for 100-percent renewable energy gaining legislative support » Worcester Business Journal

Advocacy group releases “Green Budget” proposal at State House » WWLP 22

Mass Audubon reduces services, personnel at Blue Hills Museum » Wicked Local Canton

Baker criticized on environment funding » Sentinel & Enterprise

Federal

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey Call for Action on Russia » Boston Magazine

Gaming

Beginning With Soil Cleanup, Wynn Casino Construction Is In Full Swing » WBUR

Watch: MGM Springfield casino rises from the ground in city's South End » The Republican

Health Care

Special panel recommends regulating hospital rate increases » Boston Globe

Government of Bermuda files suit against Lahey, alleging bribery over contracts » Boston Business Journal

Panel considers hospital price floor » Commonwealth Magazine

The Perplexing Psychology Of Saving For Health Care » WBUR

Does dental profession need something like a nurse practitioner? » Boston Globe

Human Services

Baker says state doing all it can to stop suspected welfare abuse » Boston Herald

Centro Presente brings together Latin American, Muslim communities in solidarity at State House » The Daily Free Press

Legislative

Fiscal Watchdog Group Blasts Beacon Hill Dems Over Pay Hikes, Talk Of Tax Increases » New Boston Post

Another Senate leadership job, another hefty stipend » Boston Globe

Beacon Hill legend was no favorite of leadership » Boston Globe

Jehlen tapped for pot panel, Lewis and Barrett get key posts » State House News Service

Local Government

Brookline to change immigration policy? » Wicked Local Brookline

Townsend meeting arrested by angry, overflow crowd » Sentinel & Enterprise

Opinion

Our Opinion: State physicians have role in gun safety » Berkshire Eagle

Flynn's resignation is a sign of chaos » Boston Globe

If not Curt Schilling for US Senate, then who? » Boston Globe

People aren't protesting Trump for money, but love of country » Boston Globe

What Obamacare's drafters could have learned from a hairdresser » Boston Globe

Editorial: Get tougher on taxes » Boston Herald

Instead of 'parking' trains, keep them rolling (Letters) » The Republican

Thank You, President Trump, For Bringing Me Back To My Democracy » WBUR

Let's fix our flawed democracy » Sentinel & Enterprise

State Democrats keep feathering their nest (Editorial) » The Republican

Politics

Reactions to Flynn's resignation from across the Berkshires » Berkshire Eagle

Public Health

Fight Over Hyannis Needle Exchange Program Goes Before Mass. High Court » WBUR

Why your doctor might ask you about guns » Berkshire Eagle

Public Safety

Devil's in details for Boston cops with OT » Boston Herald

State Government

Audit: Early voting law imposes unfunded mandate on cities » Boston Herald

Auditor Determines Early Voting Was Unfunded Mandate On Mass. Municipalities » WAMC

Baker Cannot 'Speak To' Unsubstantiated Trump Claims About Fraud By Mass. Voters In N.H. » WBUR

Mass. auditor says state should pay cities and towns for early voting costs » The Sun Chronicle

Taxation

Carr: First pay hike, then a tax hike – surprised? » Boston Herald

Transportation

A ferry good chance of service returning » Lynn Daily News Item

State Sen. Eric Lesser files bill to tighten privacy protections on Mass. Pike all electronic tolling data » The Republican

Utilities

OF NUCLEAR INTEREST: NRC came, saw, but did not conquer » Wicked Local Wareham

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Recipe of the Week

Lobster Mac & Cheese

Yankee Magazine

Makes 6 Servings

Ingredients

For the pasta:

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shaped pasta, such as elbows or shells
  • 8 tablespoons salted butter, divided
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups light cream
  • 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
  • Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces cooked lobster meat (from about two 1-1/2-pound lobsters), cut into bite-size pieces

  • For the topping:

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain in a colander, set into the sink, and rinse with cold water to cool. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 350°. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic; cook until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

Melt remaining 5 tablespoons butter in the saucepan. Whisk in flour and stir until mixture is light golden-brown and glossy, 8 to 10 minutes. Gradually whisk cream into flour mixture, increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring, until mixture is thick, creamy, and smooth, 10 to 15 minutes.

Stir onion/garlic mixture and cheeses into cream mixture until melted and smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper; then gently stir in lobster and reserved pasta. Pour mixture into a 4-quart casserole and smooth the top.

Next, make the topping: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add breadcrumbs and parsley; cook, stirring , until lightly toasted. Sprinkle evenly over casserole.

Bake in preheated oven until sauce is bubbly and the top is golden-brown, 10 to 12 minutes. 

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