CAMBRIDGE-After purchasing the Technology Square complex in February for $279 mil, MIT found such demand for lab-space that its decision to convert what was originally designed as office space to lab space was a no-brainer.

WORCESTER, MA-Liberty Properties of Boston signs two long term tenants for its nearly complete Technology Square office development.

BOSTON, MA -After not being paid for more than three weeks, many contractors working on Boston's $14-billion Big Dig Artery project may walk off the job before completing their work. The trade group that represents many of these contractors sent a letter to acting Governor Jane Swift informing her of their predicament.

WALPOLE, MA-Taking over the space formerly occupied by now-defunct discounter Bradlees, Kohl's Department Stores will open one of 12 new Boston-area outlets in Walpole Mall.

BOSTON, MA-GMAC Commercial Mortgage has provided $250 million in construction financing for the development of 1 Lincoln St., located within the financial district of downtown Boston.

ROCKY HILL CT-Problem-plagued Ames Department Stores Inc.'s latest round of closures will shut the doors of three area properties. The chain has already shuttered close to 100 stores in its efforts to recovery from mounting financial difficulties.

BOSTON, MA-Congress Group Ventures presented checks totaling $1.5 million as part of a community benefits package to maintain the Old South Meeting House and provide funding for other city agencies.

WALTHAM, MA-The State of Massachusetts is considering a plan that would consolidate several branches of Middlesex County and Waltham City courts into a single complex to be built on State property.