Having worked there for many years and still have friends who do, Cummings has given many millions of dollars to charities WHICH IS AWESOME AND I COMMEND HIM FOR IT but has not given any kind of cost of living raise and very few if any merit raises to its employees. They keep saying the economy is bad and maybe next year but the why did they just give $6M to local charities - THE REAL REPORTER - August 24, 2012 WOBURN — Cummings Foundation, principal beneficiary of the earnings of Cummings Properties, recently distributed 60 grants for $100,000 each to a diverse group of Greater Boston non-profits. http://www.cummingsproperties.com/fliers/real_re or... Winchester Star - 9/19/2011 WINCHESTER, MA — On Sept. 22, the former home of Winchester residents Bill and Joyce Cummings at 4 Fernway Terrace will be transformed into a nightclub. The event will showcase the approximately $2.5 million home, which is being sold and the proceeds given to charity. http://cummingsproperties.com/media.htm There are many other examples both for employees and tenants (could use a break, i.e. no increase for next year so they can help get back on their feet and stimulate the economy) but they don't. BILL MIGHT LOOK GOOD TO THE PUBLIC EYE BUT IN REALITY HE HAS NO COMPASSION OR CARE FOR HIS EMPLOYEES. Even if he forgot the raise and keep health care the same for the following year but these things cannot be written off as the charity money can. How about the old sayings, "Charity begins at home" or "Take care of those who take care of you" (employees and tenants)