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NEW AGAIN: Andrew Tiplady carries refuse from the demolition phase of a project that will be featured on "This Old House." / PBN PHOTO/BRIAN MCDONALD

Barrington contractor to share TV spotlight

In 25 years in the homebuilding business, Andy Tiplady has never advertised and instead relied on referrals. His relatively low profile may change next...
COUNTING BEANS: Mark LaHoud, owner of Java Madness in Wakefield, estimates spoiled food and lost sales cost his business more than $20,000. / PBN PHOTO/BRIAN MCDONALD

Storm gone, but claims coming in

Tropical Storm Irene’s strong winds blew in mountains of paperwork for Rhode Island businesses and governments seeking to recoup money spent on lost sales...
TECH SUPPORT: Jairo Rugel, owner of ATC Tech, founded the company nine years ago. Today, it manages computers for more than 200 clients throughout the world. / PBN PHOTO/BRIAN MCDONALD

A problem solver for Internet age

Jairo Rugel calls himself a problem solver. The perpetual reader of trade publications savors nothing more than learning something new, implementing it and then...
"BUILDINGS HELP us understand where we came from, and who we are, and a demolition is a silencing of a significant part of that story," said Providence Preservation Society Executive Director James Hall. / COURTESY PPS

Five Questions With: James Hall

A year ago, James Hall took the reins of the Providence Preservation Society. Now settled into his new job, Hall took some time to...

Route 114 a smooth ride

Driving north on Route 114 in the northern part of Rhode Island? You’re in for a smooth ride according to the Asphalt Pavement Alliance. This...

Mass. foreclosures fall

BOSTON – Following a statewide trend, foreclosure petitions, auction notices and deeds fell in Bristol County, Mass., in July compared with the same month...

Preservation society to host symposium

PROVIDENCE – Imagine the future of the capital city next week at a symposium organized by the Providence Preservation Society. On Sept. 15, the society...
THE MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS said buyers put 4,411 Massachusetts homes under contract last month, up from 4,117 in August of last year.  / COURTESY MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

Mass. pending sales rise

WALTHAM, Mass. – The number of people agreeing to purchase single-family homes in August rose 7 percent compared with the same month last year,...

R.I. tax collections $8 million short

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island collected $8.1 million less in taxes and fees than expected during the last fiscal year, according to preliminary estimates released...

RIAC bond quality questioned by rating agencies

As T.F. Green Airport anticipates federal approval for a longer runway, one bond-rating agency has expressed concerns about the R.I. Airport Corporation taking on...
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