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🌱 Patch AM: Why Boston’s biggest landlord is fighting Back Bay’s new BID plan

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Hi there, Back Bay! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Boston's biggest landlord is fighting Back Bay's new BID plan

Also on today's calendar: Cape Ann Pride's Fall Masquerade Ball and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 84, low: 62.
  • Friday: Sunny, nice and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• In Back Bay, titans battle over new business district (bostonglobe.com) — Back Bay property owners are clashing over a proposed Business Improvement District that would add fees to commercial tax bills to fund cleaning, decorations, and outreach, with Boston's largest landlord BXP pushing to exclude its buildings. Supporters, including the Back Bay Association and local councilor Sharon Durkan, say the BID is needed as voluntary dues shrink and neighborhood needs grow, especially around Copley Square.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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