Boston Police Superintendent Bernard “Bernie” O’Rourke has retired following a lengthily career with the department, that expanded 29 years. Many of those years, O’Rourke spent as the Commanding Officer of District A1 which covers the Beacon Hill, North End, West…
Rising Water Levels Threat to City’s Municipal Harbor Plan
A recent environmental report given to the City of Boston clearly indicates waterfront high tides will consistently rise creating some serious damage to the North End/Waterfront neighborhood. One city employee told a community organization that eventually water could extend out…
Enforcement Key to Reduce The City’s Speed Limit
Obviously, the new City of Boston ordinance regarding the speed limit on city streets from 30 mph to 25 mph will prevent more accidents, injuries and deaths but only if there is adequate enforcement on a regular basis. Public safety…
Celebrating MLK Jr at Blackstone
Ian Herold works on a mural at the Blackstone Innovation School in the South End on Monday morning, Jan. 16, during one of many service project sites throughout the city put on to honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther…
Councilor Tito Jackson Announces Bid for Mayor
By Seth Daniel When Councilor Tito Jackson took to the podium to announce his bid for mayor at the Haley House Cafe in Roxbury last Thursday, Jan. 12, he didn’t paint himself as a candidate for one particular group of…
Walsh Mentions Local Projects in State of the City Address
By Beth Treffeisen In a packed Symphony Hall, Mayor Martin J. Walsh delivered his third State of the City Address. In his address, Walsh committed to keeping Boston accessible to all residents by investing more money in affordable housing and…
Massport:Winthrop Sq Tower is Too High
By Beth Treffeisen The proposed mixed use 775-foot high tower slated for 115 Winthrop Square, which is known for casting controversial new shadows on the public parks downtown, has received yet another challenge from the air. The Massachusetts Port Authority…
Cumberland Farms Closure Disappoints Some In the Local Community,WSANA to Discuss
By Seth Daniel There are few things that have symbolized the huge uptick in addiction and homelessness in the Mass/Cass area, also known as Methadone Mile, than the Cumberland Farms store that unofficially, and without much of a choice, served…
Japanese Investor Acquires Back Bay Office Buildings
By Beth Treffeisen Liberty Mutual sold two of its Back Bay office towers at 10 St. James Avenue and 75 Arlington Street for $673 million to a Japanese investment firm, Mori Trust Group this past January 5. The Boston-based insurance…
Boston City Council News and Notes
Boston City Council brings in the new year at their first meeting held last Wednesday, January 11, with a number of refiles. The Council operates on a one-year legislative cycle within a two-year term, meaning that proposals that aren’t voted…
Police Briefs 01-19-2017
BACK BAY – KENMORE/FENWAY – SOUTH END POLICE LOG Jan. 8 885 Harrison Ave. – Sudden Death 400 Shawmut Ave. – Investigate Property 333 Massachusetts Ave. – Sick/Injured/Medical – Person 800 Boylston St. – Larceny Shoplifting 65 Hammond St. –…
Adios Man on the Moon, None of Us Have Known Ya’
By Phineas J. Stone This week, there is one less man left alive who has walked on the moon. Former astronaut Gene Cernan passed away, and left this Earth as one of the last men living to have set foot…