Neighborhoods Articles
Allston Neighbors Upset at Harvard's Late-Night Construction Work
Tripp Underwood
Allston residents voiced their displeasure to both Harvard representatives and city officials in regards to late night construction on Western Avenue at last week's Harvard Task Force meeting.
Allston residents voiced their displeasure to both Harvard representatives and city officials in regards to late night construction on Western Avenue at last week's Harvard Task Force meeting.
HBO's "John Adams" turns national attention to a Quincy legend
Michael Del Rosso
The recent HBO miniseries "John Adams" has focused the nation's attention on an American original, but the city of Quincy has appreciated America's second president for years.
The recent HBO miniseries "John Adams" has focused the nation's attention on an American original, but the city of Quincy has appreciated America's second president for years.
Mass. underage drinking down, but officials not satisfied
Michael Del Rosso
Despite a significant decline in underage drinking among Massachusetts teenagers, the City of Quincy sees no reason to slow its preventative efforts. (Photo courtesy Flickr.com)
Despite a significant decline in underage drinking among Massachusetts teenagers, the City of Quincy sees no reason to slow its preventative efforts. (Photo courtesy Flickr.com)
Dog owners seek running room on Boston Common
Michelle Hunter
Beacon Hill dog owners met with city officials last week to work out a plan to bring to the Boston's Parks Department to create a permanent dog recreation space on the common.
Beacon Hill dog owners met with city officials last week to work out a plan to bring to the Boston's Parks Department to create a permanent dog recreation space on the common.
Residents vs. businesses on Quincy's Marina Bay
Michael Del Rosso
Marina Bay in Quincy, an upscale condo community, is struggling with its identity. Residents wish it to remain a quiet neighborhood while local business developers have plans for further growth.
Marina Bay in Quincy, an upscale condo community, is struggling with its identity. Residents wish it to remain a quiet neighborhood while local business developers have plans for further growth.
BC stands by Brighton expansion plan
August Shlimbaum
Despite being urged by the Boston Redevelopment Authority to consider alternatives, Boston College officials say they stand by their controversial 10-year expansion plan, which would bring new dorms and a large-scale athletic complex to the school's Brighton campus.
Despite being urged by the Boston Redevelopment Authority to consider alternatives, Boston College officials say they stand by their controversial 10-year expansion plan, which would bring new dorms and a large-scale athletic complex to the school's Brighton campus.
Medway waives bylaw to proceed with sewer project
Bruce Lerch II
The Town of Medway Water and Sewer Commission has waived a regulation requiring private ownership of sewage pumping stations so a sewer upgrade project at the town's main industrial park can move forward.
The Town of Medway Water and Sewer Commission has waived a regulation requiring private ownership of sewage pumping stations so a sewer upgrade project at the town's main industrial park can move forward.
Allston Village Main Streets cleans up Allston
Ashley Wilbourn
Allston Village Main Streets gives Allston new storefronts, new public trash cans and and mural. (Above, a scene from last year's Allston's ethnic festival.)
Allston Village Main Streets gives Allston new storefronts, new public trash cans and and mural. (Above, a scene from last year's Allston's ethnic festival.)
Crime drops in Allston despite murder; rape cases increase
Ashley Wilbourn
The murder of a man in Allston broke the pattern of low violent crime in the area as demonstrated in recently released crime statistics. An alarming trend is the increase in rape.
The murder of a man in Allston broke the pattern of low violent crime in the area as demonstrated in recently released crime statistics. An alarming trend is the increase in rape.
Teen Center becomes benefactor of Brookline Reads
Ashley Wilbourn
Brookline Reads program helps raise awareness of the Teen Center. The choice of the non-fiction book "The Blind Side" by Michael Lewis is hoped to advance plans for the Center.
Brookline Reads program helps raise awareness of the Teen Center. The choice of the non-fiction book "The Blind Side" by Michael Lewis is hoped to advance plans for the Center.
Restaurateurs take on economic slump challenge
Michael Del Rosso
Our nation's economic downturn has many local businesses on edge. But they are preparing to take the hit. Above, Shawn Bulman of Tony's Clam Shoppe in Quincy wonders where the customers are.
Our nation's economic downturn has many local businesses on edge. But they are preparing to take the hit. Above, Shawn Bulman of Tony's Clam Shoppe in Quincy wonders where the customers are.
Quincy attempts to manage old infrastructure
Michael Del Rosso
The City of Quincy strives to keep up with its aging infrastructure. A now-four-year-old Pavement Management Plan is in place to prevent unnecessary and unwanted city expenses in future construction and environmental protection.
The City of Quincy strives to keep up with its aging infrastructure. A now-four-year-old Pavement Management Plan is in place to prevent unnecessary and unwanted city expenses in future construction and environmental protection.
Brighton-Allston Heritage Museum has successful first year
August Shlimbaum
Although it is highly unlikely that Bill Marchione will still be around for the 50th anniversary of the Brighton-Allston Heritage Museum, he said he expects it will have one if the success of its first year is any indicator for the future.
Although it is highly unlikely that Bill Marchione will still be around for the 50th anniversary of the Brighton-Allston Heritage Museum, he said he expects it will have one if the success of its first year is any indicator for the future.
Milford bar denied adult entertainment license
Bruce Lerch
The Milford Zoning Board voted against a request for an adult entertainment license by Doc's Sports Bar & Grille. License opponents had collected 2,000 signatures.
The Milford Zoning Board voted against a request for an adult entertainment license by Doc's Sports Bar & Grille. License opponents had collected 2,000 signatures.
Seniors getting a "Wii" bit off exercise
Bruce Lerch
Nintendo's interactive video game Wii console has Franklin seniors enjoying the latest craze in exercise and rehab.
Nintendo's interactive video game Wii console has Franklin seniors enjoying the latest craze in exercise and rehab.
Greenbush Line takes riders from Hingham Ferry, eases congestion
Michael Del Rosso
The Hingham Ferry's loss of riders to the new Greenbush Line on the South Shore means less congestion for seafaring commuters.
The Hingham Ferry's loss of riders to the new Greenbush Line on the South Shore means less congestion for seafaring commuters.
Beacon Hill Group Opposes Suffolk University Expansion Plans
Michelle Hunter
The Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) board of directors once again voted unanimously Monday night against Suffolk University's expansion plan to the Hill - including the move of the New England School of Art Design to Somerset Street.
The Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) board of directors once again voted unanimously Monday night against Suffolk University's expansion plan to the Hill - including the move of the New England School of Art Design to Somerset Street.
Franklin's historic Red Brick School facing closure
Bruce Lerch II
The Franklin School Committee passed a new policy preventing targeted donations and gifts that may lead to the end of the 216-year old Red Brick School.
The Franklin School Committee passed a new policy preventing targeted donations and gifts that may lead to the end of the 216-year old Red Brick School.
Teens learn to fight back
Somsavath Phanthady
Middle school students in Dorchester learned how to use verbal and physical skills to get out from difficult situations.
Middle school students in Dorchester learned how to use verbal and physical skills to get out from difficult situations.
LandWave to Mark South End's Soggy History
Darcy Hofmann
A community group in the South End is going to build a public art piece but unsure when construction will begin.
A community group in the South End is going to build a public art piece but unsure when construction will begin.
Boston Chinese, Vietnamese communities are fighting for the bilingual ballot
Somsavath Phanthady
The Coalition for Asian and American Voting Rights prepares its fight for a bilingual ballot in Chinese and Vietnamese in an effort to extend the current bilingual agreement that ends later this year.
The Coalition for Asian and American Voting Rights prepares its fight for a bilingual ballot in Chinese and Vietnamese in an effort to extend the current bilingual agreement that ends later this year.