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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Back Bay developer helped bankroll Mayor Wu’s inauguration?
  • Why is a Back Bay Saks stylist suing his former employer?

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Discover Boating New England Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Wednesday: A little a.m. rain; clearing, with a high of 37 and low of 32 degrees.
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  • Friday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 46 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wu raises $1.1M from developers, businesses for inauguration (wbur.org) — A major Back Bay development, Lyrik Back Bay over the Mass Pike, is among projects tied to real estate donors who helped Mayor Michelle Wu raise over $1.1 million for her second inauguration. The donations came from powerful developers, unions, businesses, and sports teams, prompting watchdogs to stress the importance of transparency. Residents may want to watch how these relationships shape future projects near Back Bay.
   

• Boston fashionista Suhail Kwatra, busted in $400,000 alleged fraud scheme, sues Saks (bostonherald.com) — A longtime stylist at the Back Bay Saks store is suing the retailer, claiming it falsely accused him of a large refund fraud scheme to ruin his reputation after he considered another job. The civil suit, filed in Suffolk Superior Court, alleges Saks coerced a damaging statement and promissory note, while an earlier criminal complaint cites internal findings of fraudulent refunds.
   

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