Boston, MA
WS Development Vice President Amy Prange: Creating Boston’s Newest Neighborhood – Boston Real Estate Times
BOSTON–On behalf of Massachusetts-based WS Development, Amy Prange has spent the last 8 years overseeing the Seaport Project: 7.6 million square feet of mixed-use development across 20 city blocks, creating Boston’s newest neighborhood.
“I enjoy turning an idea into lines on paper and then into the built environment,” says Ms. Prange, Vice President of Development, Seaport WS Development. “There is nothing more rewarding than walking past a completed project and seeing how the public interacts with the space.”
To date, Ms. Prange and her team have delivered 1.1 MSF of commercial office/lab space to Amazon and Foundation Medicine, Inc collectively, along with leading her team on the design and construction of Harbor Way, Boston’s newest public linear park.
Ms. Prange will be honored as the Outstanding Women of Commercial Real Estate 2024 by the Boston Real Estate Times on Feb. 22, 2024 at its Annual Awards gala at the Burlington Marriott Hotel in Burlington, MA. To register for the gala, please click here.
Currently under construction, Ms. Prange is managing the development of Amazon’s second tower, One Boston Wharf Road, a 700,000 SF project that will feature ground floor retail and a new performing arts center. One Boston Wharf Road will be the largest net-zero carbon office building in Boston, with completion targeted in mid-2024.
Boston Seaport by WS, Photographer Eric Levin
Ms. Prange hods a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Before transitioning to Development, she worked as a licensed civil engineer for Nitsch Engineering providing civil site design, site permitting and stormwater master planning services for the firm’s clients.
Ms. Prange also worked at Colliers International as part of their Development and Consulting Services group, providing OPM services for high-profile new construction and redevelopment projects including Boston Public Market, Envoy Hotel, Godfrey Hotel and the North Bennet Street School.
in 1990, WS Development is one of few vertically integrated real estate companies that conceptualizes, owns, operates and leases more than 100 properties that range from cutting-edge urban spaces to lifestyle and community centers. With over 22 million square feet of existing space and an additional nine million square feet under development, it is one of the largest privately-owned development firms in the country.
WS Development is currently embarking on the largest private development project in Boston’s history, the Boston Seaport project, a 20 city block mixed use neighborhood that is defining the future of Boston. Culture, industry, and community converge in Boston’s Seaport district, creating one of the most dynamic and vibrant neighborhoods in the country.
Unlocked after a decade of development and $22 billion of public investment, Seaport is now home to an ecosystem of more than 350 companies, from global leaders in technology and biotech, to groundbreaking startups. In the heart of the district, WS development is transforming 33 acres of land, composed of 7.6 million square feet of residential, hotel, office, retail, entertainment, civic and cultural uses, as well as signature public open spaces.
Here is a Q/A with Ms. Prange:
Boston Real Estate Times: What do you enjoy most about your work?
Amy Prange: I enjoy turning an idea into lines on paper and then into the built environment. There is nothing more rewarding than walking past a completed project and seeing how the public interacts with the space. It is even better when I know that my team completed that project on time and on budget.
I also really enjoy working through complex challenges that others may choose to walk away from. I have a high frustration tolerance and a very strong will and where there’s a will, there’s a way!
BRET: What do success and failure mean to you?
AP: To me, failure is feedback, an opportunity for change, or an obstacle that you must negotiate to move forward. There are many lessons that can be learned when things go wrong, and they frequently do in development and construction.
Success is having done whatever it takes to meet project milestones while navigating around the setbacks that are inevitable in this industry. A 500,000-sf tower can take up to 5 years to develop from permitting through occupancy in a good economy. It is a long road with many milestones to track and many team members to manage and motivate. At the end of successful projects, everyone involved feels good about what they accomplished and looks forward to working together again on a future project.
BRET: What is the one thing you attribute your success to?
AP: I am a people person. I like getting to know the people that I work with and for me, that includes knowing them at a personal level. We spend so much time at work! I like to bring things back to the human level, especially after conflict. I think I have been so successful in overcoming difficult challenges because people like to work with me, and they know that I value them and their time.
BRET: To which charitable, community and professional groups do you belong and why?
AP: I have been a member of CREW Boston since 2011 and really value the community and support from that extraordinary group of women. I have made lifelong friends and have had incredible experiences including winning the 2023 CREW National Member-to-Member Impact Award for the 111 Harbor Way Development, a project boasting 25 women on the team at last year’s annual convention.
I am also in my second year of teaching religious education at Good Shepherd Parish in Wayland. I volunteered when I signed my daughter up last year and genuinely enjoy the conversations that we have in class about how to treat people with respect and kindness. The children are so curious and ask amazing questions.
BRET: In what way do you feel you have most positively influenced or served the local community, your company/organization or professional field?
AP: It is still unusual to find women in development in leadership positions. I hope that by existing here, I can help inspire other women to pursue a path in commercial real estate to further support the advancement and parity of women in this field.
BRET: Is there any aptitude, gift or talent that not many people know about you?
AP: I grew up in a very diverse community in Brockton, Massachusetts. As a result, I am quick to rationalize and empathize with people from different backgrounds to better understand their distinct points of view. I think this makes me an effective leader, synthesizer, and a better creator of public space.
BRET: What are your hobbies and interests?
AP: I have two daughters, Lucy (7) and Natalie (5). Most of my free time is spent with them and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Beyond my family, I have started to prioritize self-care in the last couple of years inclusive of regular acupuncture appointments, which is excellent for stress relief and mental wellbeing. I also enjoy a monthly facial as a treat to myself and of course, I am an avid Real Housewives fan. Watching grown women argue on television brings me peace at the end of a long day.
BRET: Your favorite books?
AP: I enjoy reading biographies of people in pop culture, thrillers and historical fiction. My favorite historical fiction series is “Outlander” written by Diana Gabaldon. I finished Book 9 recently, “Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone” and I can’t wait for the 10th and final book!
BRET: Your favorite quotes?
AP: Judy Nitsch, the founder of Nitsch Engineering, has been my mentor since college, and I had the privilege to work for her at the start of my career. She has two meaningful quotes that I still reference regularly. The first is “They can’t say ‘yes’ if you don’t ask,” which helps me remember to advocate for myself. The second is “This would be good for you,” which encourages me to step outside of my comfort zone. These are words to live by for every woman in this industry.
BRET: The one person you would like to meet and why?
AP: I would love to have met Queen Elizabeth but will gladly settle for HRH Kate Middleton. I would be thrilled to hear what a typical day is like for her and to tour her closet and hat collection!
BRET: Your core values you try to live by?
AP: Be kind to others and yourself.
Never tell a lie.
BRET: What inspires you?
AP: My children love to describe me as a “builder” to anyone that will listen. I think it’s the perfect way to describe what I do on a day-to-day basis, even though most days my role is to encourage other project managers, architects, engineers, and construction workers to deliver the plans and tools that will result in the “building”. However, I am inspired by their awe in me and my accomplishments, and by knowing that I’m part of an industry that is doing the best we can now to create energy efficient and sustainable places that will become the places we love for generations to come.
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Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe combined for 59 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers looked like a completely different team against the Boston Celtics in Game 2.
And unlike Game 1, the Sixers’ defense also showed up, holding Boston to 43 second-half points and 39 percent shooting for the game in a 111-97 road win to tie this Eastern Conference first-round series at 1-1.
Edgecombe scored a team-high 30 points on 12-for-20 shooting, and Maxey added 29 points and nine assists. The Sixers’ backcourt duo combined to shoot 11-for-22 from 3-point range. The Sixers were 19-for-39 from 3 after going 4 of 23 from that distance in Game 1.
Boston was led by Jaylen Brown’s game-high 36 points, but Jayson Tatum was the only other Celtics player who scored in double figures with 19. Boston shot 13-for-50 from 3-point range.
Here are some takeaways with Game 3 set for Friday in Philadelphia.
Celtics offense falls flat
The Celtics knew to expect a different effort from the 76ers.
One adjustment from Philadelphia likely didn’t take Boston by surprise. After taking just 23 3-pointers in Game 1, the 76ers sought out more long balls in Game 2.
Maxey called his own number more often. Edgecombe was aggressive from the start. As a team, the 76ers played with more freedom, firing plenty of shots that they might have turned down in the series opener. Philadelphia made plenty of those looks while shooting 48.7 percent from behind the arc.
Still, the Celtics would have been all right if they had played their usual offensive game. Instead, their offense was their biggest issue. They shot just 39.3 percent on field goal attempts. They missed 37 of 50 3-point attempts. They committed an atypical 13 turnovers.
Trying to come back in the fourth quarter, they had too many empty offensive possessions. Jaylen Brown got blocked while trying to beat the shot clock buzzer and picked up an offensive foul while hitting Maxey in the face. Jayson Tatum missed a contested pull-up 3-pointer early in the shot clock on one possession and threw away a pass on another. Derrick White was left wide open in the left corner but couldn’t find the bottom of the net. The 76ers left the door open early in the fourth quarter by missing several shots, including a couple of layups, but the Celtics couldn’t fully capitalize. Eventually, Maxey sank a series of baskets to create more separation for Philadelphia, and the Celtics largely went away down the stretch. — Jay King, Celtics beat writer
Sixers bounce back in Boston
This is the way the 76ers have to play if they want to extend this series as far as possible.
Maxey and Edgecombe have to dominate their guard matchups, which is exactly what they did in Tuesday night’s Game 2. Paul George needs to be a deterrent to Celtics stars Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. He doesn’t have to eclipse them, because that would be difficult. But he does have to give them a bit of pause. Most of all, the 76ers have to play the focused brand of basketball they exhibited in Game 2 rather than the sloppy and slapstick kind of hoops they played in Game 1.
The Celtics are such a good team that the above equates to near-perfect basketball. But that’s the task the Sixers are facing, particularly without star center Joel Embiid. On Tuesday night, this was a team up to the task. They were focused. They executed on both ends of the floor. They got much better play from their role players. Maxey and Edgecombe were absolutely dominant.
Overall, on both ends of the floor, this is the best game the 76ers have played in months. And they got it at just the right time. Now we have a 1-1 series heading back to Philadelphia. — Tony Jones, Sixers beat writer
A former doctor at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston has been indicted on 81 new sexual assault charges, prosecutors announced Tuesday. Dr. Derrick Todd, a rheumatologist, was already facing rape and assault charges in Middlesex County and had been sued by dozens of former patients.
Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden said the new charges stem from accusations made by 22 victims between 17 and 56 years old. Todd faces 21 new rape charges, 59 new counts of indecent assault and battery and one count of assault with intent to rape.
“Many of these women had complicated and gravely serious symptoms and conditions. Some were in excruciating pain. Many were desperate for relief,” Hayden said. “Dr. Todd intently groomed them all into quiet submission.”
With the latest indictments, Todd is now facing more than 100 charges of sexual assault in Massachusetts.
“Almost unimaginable”
The alleged assaults occurred between 2017 and 2023 at Brigham and Women’s Hale Building in Boston and the Faulkner Hospital in Jamaica Plain. Hayden said it’s “almost unimaginable” how Todd was able to violate and betray patients’ trust.
“The scale of victimization and the magnitude of trauma left in the wake of these allegations is something we have never encountered,” Hayden said.
WBZ-TV has reached out to Todd’s lawyer for comment. He could be arraigned in court on the new charges this week, Hayden said.
Charges against Dr. Derrick Todd
Brigham and Women’s fired Todd in 2023 following accusations that he performed inappropriate pelvic and breast exams on his patients. The I-Team reported at the time that police were investigating more than a dozen complaints of sex assault against Todd by his female patients.
In January of 2025, Todd pleaded not guilty in Middlesex Superior Court to rape charges involving two of his former patients at Charles River Medical Associates in Framingham.
Last month, Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan said a grand jury indicted Todd on three new charges of rape and 17 counts of indecent assault and battery.
Boston, MA
Between Providence And Boston Is A Vibrant Massachusetts Town Bursting With Diverse Entertainment – Islands
For some, New England might conjure images of skating rinks, Colonial architecture, and quaint villages. Others might picture waterfront cities like Boston or Providence, rich in history and — in the case of Boston, especially — towering skyscrapers. As you drive between these two capitals along Interstate 95 — a trip that should take about an hour — you’ll pass by towns like Foxborough. For the last few decades, this little community has developed a reputation as a hub of diverse entertainment, making it a worthwhile pit-stop as you journey along the East Coast.
If you’ve ever watched the Patriots kick off from Gillette Stadium on TV, then you’re already familiar with this Massachusetts town. The stadium, considered one of the 10 best in the U.S. for fun activities and events, was completed in 2002, but Foxborough itself has served as the home base for the Patriots since the 1970s. In the decades since, the team has attracted millions of visitors.
Foxborough — also spelled “Foxboro” — is normally home to about 6,500 year-rounders, but it floods with thousands more people on game or concert days. In total, the stadium can accommodate over 65,000 fans. When you’re not at Gillette Stadium, which is less than 4 miles from the heart of downtown, you’ll find plenty of other things to do. There’s live theater, outdoor recreational opportunities, and an eclectic mix of dining options, each deserving some exploration.
NFL games and Cranberry Bogs in Foxborough
Foxborough is located roughly 30 miles from Boston and just over 20 miles from Providence. In the area, you’ll find plenty of suburbs with historic downtowns and lush trails, like Hopedale, but Foxborough, nicknamed the “Gem of Norfolk County,” has one of the most diverse mixes of entertainment options. Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center, for instance, housed in a 1920s-era silent movie theater, offers a busy calendar of comedy and musical performances year-round.
Football fans will also enjoy visiting the Patriots Hall in Patriot Place Mall, which is open daily for $10 per standard ticket. Here, you’ll be able to watch interviews with former players and stroll through a range of exhibits. “I liked all the different memorabilia from all different players all labeled with who and what milestone they came from,” reads one review on Tripadvisor. Afterward, check out the dozens of shopping and dining options in the surrounding mall, which also has its own commuter rail station and connected hotels. Gillette Stadium is next door; along with the Patriots, the venue has hosted performers like Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, and The Rolling Stones.
The Ocean Spray Cranberry Bogs and surrounding nature trails are also part of Patriot Place. Planted back in the 1920s, these bogs continue to thrive. They’re typically harvested in October, when visitors can attend the annual Harvest Festival. At this fun and family-friendly local event, you’ll be able to enjoy an inflatable corn maze, a beer garden, live music, and more.
Where to eat and sleep in Foxborough
As you explore Foxborough, you’ll find a range of dining options, from classic breakfast plates at The Commons, to artisanal burgers at Union Straw. As one reviewer writes about the latter on Google, “[This is a] Gorgeous venue, one of our favorite daytime lunch or date places. All food options are 10/10, truffle burger, gnocchi bolognese, and the flatbread pizzas are delicious and the fries are perfect.”
If you’re planning to spend the night rather than hit the road after a burger at Union Straw or a long football game, you’ll have a range of vacation rentals, local inns, and chain hotels to choose from. The Rally Point Inn & Pub, for instance, is within walking distance of local restaurants and shops. It also has its own sport-themed bar, weekly trivia nights, and karaoke. Just make sure to book your stay well in advance, as places tend to fill up before popular events.
The nearest airport is also in Providence, but you’ll find more flight options at Boston Logan International. Travelers can also opt for the “Event Train,” which runs between Patriot Place and Boston’s South Station on game days, providing a convenient way to avoid the notorious traffic. Besides the I-95 drive from Providence to Boston, there are plenty of other New England road trip tours you can take through gorgeous small towns. That being said, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a destination that attracts as many annual visitors as Foxborough.
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