NEWTON—Turn the hour-glass over on this one: "At least half a dozen potential Atrium Mall buyers have approached Newton officials over the past few months to discuss potential uses for the struggling retail complex on Route 9, city officials said Friday." [Boston.com]
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HUB-WIDE—We happen to adore the current ones, though we only have to take them about once every out-of-town-guest visit: "According to MBTA officials, some of the Green Line’s oldest trains need to be swapped out for new ones, and the T is planning on getting brand new vehicles for the long-anticipated expansion of the light rail system." [BostInno]