BOSTON — Pennrose Development and LGBTQ Senior Housing Inc. have unveiled plans to convert the historic William Barton Rogers Middle School in Boston’s Hyde Park neighborhood into an LGBTQ-supported affordable seniors housing community. The $33 million project will transform the existing structure into 74 units of income-restricted rental units. Tenants must be at least age 62, and the community will be “specifically welcoming to seniors who identify as LGBTQ,” according to the developers. “As Boston’s residents continue to age, the need for safe, affordable housing that is welcoming to all …
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NEWTON, Mass. — Margaret Wigglesworth will assume the role of senior vice president and chief operating officer at Five Star Senior Living (Nasdaq: FVE) effective Aug. 12, the Newton-based company announced Tuesday. In addition to leading Five Star’s operations, she will direct various aspects of its administrative functions. Wigglesworth replaces former COO Scott Herzig, who left the company in December 2018. With extensive management experience spanning nearly three decades, Wigglesworth brings valuable leadership to Five Star’s executive team during a period of transformation, according to the company. Wigglesworth previously held …