What:
Media are invited to attend the grand opening festivities for 35 Landsdowne Street, the newest biotech facility on the University Park at MIT campus. The opening ceremonies will also include the presentation of a $50,000 check to the Cambridge Fire Department, which will support the purchase of an advanced life support vehicle for the city.

When:
Monday, September 23, 2002, 11:30 A.M.

Where:
35 Landsdowne Street, Cambridge. Parking is available in the 55 Franklin Street Garage.

Interview Opportunities:
The Hon. Michael E. Capuano, U.S. Representative, Eighth District
The Hon. Michael A. Sullivan, Mayor, City of Cambridge
Robert W. Healy, City Manager, City of Cambridge
Glenn Batchelder, Vice President of Operations, Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Albert B. Ratner, Co-Chairman of the Board, Forest City Enterprises
James A. Ratner, President and Chief Executive Officer, Forest City Commercial Group
Gayle Blakeley Farris, President, Forest City Commercial Group | Boston
Peter B. Calkins, Senior Vice-President, Forest City Commercial Group | Boston
David P. Manfredi AIA, Founding Partner, Elkus / Manfredi Architects Ltd.
Charles Buuck, Vice President and General Manager, Turner Construction Co.

Sponsors:
Forest City | Boston and Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Reservations:
To attend the opening, please R.S.V.P. to Stephen Sattler, 617/914-2520, by Friday, September 20, 2002. Lunch will be provided after the opening remarks.

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