Scott Van Voorhis

Freelance writer, CommonWealth

Stories by Scott Van Voorhis

Baker’s housing efforts meet resistance  

In the face of desperate housing shortage and soaring prices, Boston suburbs not eager to build 

Baker’s starter house effort a bust

Homebuilders call program well-intentioned, but ill-conceived

A ‘dream come true’ in Wrentham

Newly built affordable starter home is a rare find

Las Vegas-style casinos face uncertain future

Encore faces big challenges; slots will bounce back quicker