Following its inaugural meeting in October, the Joint Charles Street Committee is already making noticeable strides in improving the streetscape. The committee, co-chaired by Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) board member John Corey and Beacon Hill Business Association (BHBA) President…
Receiving what he deserved
The Boston City Council’s vote to expel their colleague Chuck Turner last week was the right thing to do. The 11-1 vote showed the resolve of the council, despite many of its members fretting that Turner was their friend and…
Dr. Johnson’s dilemma
Boston School Superintendent Carol Johnson is attempting to close down 13 Boston Public Schools and to combine five others in order to cut a more than $50 million deficit the Boston School Department is facing. Dr. Johnson’s gambit – to…
December 7, 1941
More than 60% of the nation was born after the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. President Franklin Roosevelt called the attack despicable – a day that would live in infamy. As it turns out, the Japanese…
Police Blotter 12-06-2010
Breaking and Entering – Residence 11/24/10 – A Chestnut Street resident reported that unknown person(s) entered his home through the unlocked front door and removed a laptop and accessories. Larceny (Bike) 11/24/10 – At 3:30 p.m., a victim reported that…
Medical thriller author Robin Cook to discuss recent books
The third series of “Authors Amongst Us: Evening of Books, Brie and Beaujolais” continues December 7th, at the Union Club with a talk by author Robin Cook M.D. on his two most recent novels, “CURE” (2010) and “Intervention” (2009). For…