With the election next week, many of you who plan to vote already know who you will be voting for and why. The onslaught of radio and television advertisements and the general overhanded nature of newspaper and Internet coverage, will…
Get out and vote
Voting in our neighborhood can be termed anemic. In September, only 10% of the eligible voters went to the polls, this in spite of a contested congressional race and state senate seat. At a recent fundraiser, Rep. Marty Walz held…
Arrest Report 10-25-2010
Assault and Battery 10/20/10 – At around 10:31 a.m., a male suspect was arrested for assault and battery of his Myrtle Street roommate. Breaking and Entering – Residence 10/20/10 – A victim reported her Hancock Street apartment was entered, with…
President Sargent resigns
Suffolk University President David Sargent has retired. His resignation was put in yesterday at a meeting of the university’s board of trustees. After accepting it, the university announced it would be seeking a new president. Board of Trustees Chairman Andrew…
Mayor Menino joins Downtown North Association for discussion
As the special guest at the Downtown North Association luncheon at the TD Banknorth Garden last Tuesday, Mayor Thomas M. Menino spoke on the prosperous state of the city and the West End area. “Despite the economy, Boston continues to…
Beacon Hill Garden Club PR chair offers firewood tips to neighbors
With winter soon upon us, Ginger Lawrence, public relations chair of the Beacon Hill Garden Club, wants to remind neighbors that firewood can carry insects and diseases that kill trees. While restrictions are now in place in other states, including…