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Healey Defends MassDOT’s Plaza Procurement as State Reviews Options After Applegreen Exit

Litigation from Global Partners alongside legislative scrutiny constrains the path forward after Applegreen quit talks.

Boston, MA - Gov. Maura Healey takes questions from the media after the Solar Summit.
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Overview

  • Gov. Maura Healey said the bidding was transparent and confirmed her administration has not decided whether to rebid or negotiate with runner-up Global Partners.
  • Applegreen withdrew from lease negotiations after three months, citing unresolved commercial terms with MassDOT and costly litigation threats from Global.
  • Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt said Applegreen is no longer the right partner and that the focus is on delivering upgraded plazas as quickly as possible.
  • Global Partners’ lawsuit alleges improper communications and undisclosed conflicts involving selection chair Scott Bosworth, claims that Applegreen has disputed.
  • Global says its proposal would guarantee $1.5 billion in rent and provide a low-risk transition, a projection MassDOT has challenged, while senators press for oversight.