$17M Weston Wonderland; Viridian Groundbreaking; More

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And now, this week's top stories from Curbed Boston...

WESTON—Jeff Vinik, part owner of the triumphant Red Sox, has listed his ginormous estate full of whimsy for a whopping $17,000,000.

FENWAY—The Viridian officially joined the neighborhood's development party with the groundbreaking for its 18 floors and 342 apartments.

BOSTON—Where do candidates John Connolly and Marty Walsh stand on housing for college and grad students? Class is in session.

CHELSEA—The Silver Line's expansion comes just in time for the city's construction boom.