6 bedrooms and 6+ baths are just the start | Photo via Sotheby’s, Jack Vatcher Photography
According to Robb Report, this six-acre 1920s estate — anchored by a 12,700+ sqft Tudor Revival Mansion — is now on the market in Weston. Color us interested.
The home features original details + updates from architect Peter Pennoyer.
Photo via Sotheby’s, Jack Vatcher Photography
The property, which abuts the Weston Golf Club, is listed by Amy Mizner. Among its features:
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Austin Allison’s Pacaso has already earned $110 million+ in gross profit to date. | Image provided by Pacaso
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Take Revolut. In 2016, 433 people averaged a $2,370 stake. Today? That’s worth $1 million+, up 89,900%. No wonder 10,000+ people and the same VCs behind Uber and Venmo are taking the chance on Pacaso.
Founded by a former Zillow exec, they’ve earned $110 million+ in gross profit to date. They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO. Invest for $2.90/share.†‡‡
Sunday, Aug. 24 through Saturday, Sept. 27, the MBTA will extend train, bus, and ferry services by an extra hour on Friday and Saturday nights. Fares will be free after 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays during this period.
Concert
Good news for Boston Symphony fans: Tickets for the 2025-2026 season are on sale now. Get ready for an unforgettable season featuring Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, Dvořák’s New World Symphony, Carlos Simon’s “Good News Mass,” plus bold new collaborations exploring faith, environment, and the evolution of American music. Snag tix.*
Biz
Here’s one to watch. Boston-basedAcuityMD — which connects medical device manufacturers with care providers — just made Forbes’ 2025 list of “Next Billion-Dollar Startups.” The company has raised $83 million in equity + estimated 2024 revenue was $18 million.
Development
Earlier this week, The Boston Globe reported that 36% of lab space in the Boston area is currently vacant. Redevelopment of life sciences labs can be costly + difficult — sowhat do you think we should do with it? Keep scrolling to answer our poll below.
In even more transit news — Boston just opened a new $2.5 million commuter ferry at Pier 10, connecting the South Boston Waterfront to Fan Pier and North Station. The year-round service aims to cut traffic, boost access, and offer locals a faster, scenic way to get around. The fare is $5.
Job
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Community
A baby giraffe born at Franklin Park zoo earlier this week was transported to Tufts after carers realized it may not be able to nurse effectively on its own. How big is a giraffe’s baby bottle?See the photos.(WHDH)
Ranked
Boston University ranked No. 43 on LinkedIn’s first-ever list of 50 Top Colleges in the US. The list aims to identify undergraduate programs that best prepare alumni for long term career success.
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Trending
Baylor University is suing Boston University over allegations that the use of an interlocking “BU” logo and font treatment violate a 1987 trademark. Do you think the logos look identical? Reply to this email to weigh in. (CBS News)
Asked
Asked
How should we repurpose vacant lab space in Boston?
A. We shouldn’t — let’s recruit more companies for R&D B. Refit for affordable housing (land grant ownership units, subsidized apartments, etc.) C. Take it down to the studs for luxury condos and apartments D. Hold those thoughts, I have another idea
For jam-packed days, these five on-the-go essentials keep us sane:
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Today is my mother-in-law’s birthday and she’s coming to Boston for the weekend. 🎂 Since she’s a library system director in Virginia, I can’t wait to show her the BPL — here are some of the other items on our list for her first visit.
‡‡Finance “investment method” disclaimer: This is a paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com. Reserving a ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public. Listing on the Nasdaq is subject to approvals. Comparisons to other companies are for informational purposes only and should not imply similar success. Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.