By Seth Daniel Marco Baldassare recalls a time when he and Fenway residents spent Saturday afternoons removing graffiti from park benches, buildings and street signs. Baldassare, Fenway Civic Association (FCA) board member and co-founder of the Fenway Graffiti Squad, said…
City Council Residency Hearing Rescheduled for Feb 26
By John Lynds The Boston City Council hearing scheduled last week to tackle Mayor Martin Walsh’s plan to strengthen the city’s residency requirement for city employees had been canceled and is rescheduled for Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. in the…
Free College and an Egg McMuffin
By Phineas J. Stone Being Mr. Boston, I have been around the Town for more than a little while, and as such, I like the rules for the most part. But these are times when everywhere I look, people –…
Police Briefs 02-25-2016
Feb. 16 140 Clarendon St. – Towed Motor Vehicle 616 Shawmut Ave. – Assault Simple – Battery; Robbery – Street 610 Beacon St. – Larceny – Theft from Motor Vehicle – Non-Accessory; Vandalism 840 Harrison Ave. – Assault – Aggravated…
Isn’t It Time That We Put Kids First
By Senator Sal DiDomenico Massachusetts has long been a leader in education, public health, and innovation. However, when it comes to ensuring that all our children have a chance to succeed, we still have much work to do. To start…
Everyone Can — and Should — Vote Tuesday
Other than for anyone who has been living under the proverbial rock for the past few months, it is fair to say that the 2016 Presidential primary election campaign has drawn the most controversy and the most attention in our…
Obituaries 02-25-2016
Sgt. Major John Keene US Army Seargent Major, decorated veteran John Keene, US Army (Retired) died on Feb 19 in Tampa, Florida. John was a retired Army paratrooper with the Screaming Eagles of the 101st, 82nd, and 11th Airborne Divisions.…
Sleeping Until Spring
While sparsely traveled in winter, this path through the Fenway Victory Gardens is one place where residents of Back Bay, South End, Fenway, and Kenmore come together in warmer months.
Performing Traditional Dances
Josiah Quincy School students performed traditional dances at Tufts Medical Center on Friday, Feb. 12, in honor of the Chinese New Year. Students from the school also performed songs as well for the crowd that gathered to see the students.
Arbitration Award Could Cost City $23 Million This Year
By Seth Daniel A recent state arbitration decision with the Boston Police’s Detectives Benevolent Society could cost the City $23 million this year in back pay – and another $9 million per year going forward – and now is in…
Bitter Cold Power Outages in South End Leave Many in the Cold,More Outages Expected
By Seth Daniel Power outages in the Massachusetts Avenue area of the South End on Sunday left about 100 residents without power for a time during bitterly cold temperatures, and more outages are expected in the coming days as well.…
Neighborhood Restaurants Offering Many Options for Upcoming Restaurant Week
By Jordan Frias Preparation for the 15th anniversary of Restaurant Week, formally known as Dine Out Boston, is underway with many returning dining establishments and a few newer ones on the list. The Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau (GBCVB),…