Nightside With Dan Rea

Global Partners is a 4th generation Massachusetts based company that is one of the Northeast’s largest independent owners, suppliers, and operators of gasoline stations and convenience stores. Recently the MassDOT Board of Directors awarded the redevelopment of 18 highway service plazas to a private-equity backed, foreign-owned corporation in Ireland. Global is challenging that decision and urging Gov. Healey to intervene as they believe the contract should be awarded to a local company that “reflects the Commonwealth’s values, supports local communities, and prioritizes long-term public interests.” Global Partners President and CEO Eric Slifka joined Dan to discuss.Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!