On Wednesday, the Boston City Council voted 7-5 to pass an ordinance refiled by Councilors Ricardo Arroyo (District 5) and Andrea Campbell (District 4) that limits the use of chemical crowd control agents and kinetic impact projectiles. The measure now…
Month: April 2021
Greenstein Achieves All-American Status at NHSCA Wrestling Nationals
By Cary Shuman Dylan Greenstein launched his high school wrestling career in spectacular fashion. The 15-year-old St. John’s Prep freshman from Lynnfield took home All-American honors from the National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA) Wrestling Nationals over the weekend in…
Man Arraigned for February Homicide at Mass/Cass
A Taunton man was arraigned Tuesday on a charge of fatally stabbing 40-year-old Jamal Chin-Clarke during a suspected drug transaction in the area of Mass/Cass earlier this year, Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins said. Liquarry Jefferson, 41, of Taunton…
Biden’s Climate Change Bill: Too Little, Too Late
President Joe Biden’s ambitious proposal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. by 50 percent (from their 2005 levels) by 2030 marks a dramatic moment in the environmental movement. Those of us old enough to remember the first Earth…
Guest Op-Ed: Regarding the Chauvin Verdict
By Acting Mayor Kim Janey My fellow Bostonians, On April 20, a jury in Minneapolis found Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts in the murder of George Floyd. While this decision brings some relief, we also know it will not…
USES to hold listening session April 29 for input
Join United South End Settlements (USES )on Thursday, April 29, for a Listening Session. USES welcomes community members to share their experiences and perspectives on our organization and programming at our next virtual forum. Our goal is to share an…
Taunton Man Arraigned for Feb. Homicide at Mass/Cass
A Taunton man was arraigned Tuesday on a charge of fatally stabbing 40-year-old Jamal Chin-Clarke during a suspected drug transaction in the area of Mass/Cass earlier this year, Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins said.Liquarry Jefferson, 41, of Taunton was…
New Traditions, Sad Reflection Mark One Boston Day
It’s been nearly eight years since the Boston Marathon Bombing in 2013, where numerous people were injured and four died of their injuries, but already One Boston Day has taken on steadfast traditions throughout the neighborhoods. Last Thursday, April 15,…
From the Mayoral Candidates: Forum Virtual Candidates Forums Bring New Challenges
For the Boston Ward 4 and 5 Democratic Committees to successfully partner on their online Mayoral Candidates Forum on Tuesday, April 20, its organizers were met with a different set of logistics and challenges than they would have faced in…
Mayoral Candidates Answer Questions on Hot-Button Issues
Five of the six declared mayoral candidates gathered on Zoom on Tuesday evening for a Candidates Forum that drew an estimated 500 participants. The forum was hosted by the Boston Ward 4 and Ward 5 Democratic Committees. and candidates John…