Civics
Ashmont Market: Peter, Harry, and John Georgoulopolous have worked side by side since 1984. The brothers sold the business to a new family on Monday, but plan to work there in the near term to help with the transition. Photo by Bill ForryIt’s less than 24... Read more
“The crocuses are grooming
Beneath the sequined snow
To make a dazzling debut
At Spring’s first garden show.”
“Canny Crocuses” by Ethel Turley
Hubby and I have crocuses coming up all over the yard. I must revise the number of snowdrops in daughter... Read more
City officials are seeking neighborhood input for a $2.8 million overhaul of Codman Square’s Roberts Playground that will largely focus on installing artificial turf to ensure the park has a longer season of play. A community meeting is set for Wed.,... Read more
Former Mayor Ray Flynn this week wrote a letter of support for U.S. Sen. Scott Brown’s push for a “conscience clause” exempting employers from covering contraceptive services based on religious or moral objections.
“As a proud American and strong defender... Read more
City Councillor Frank Baker, in a maiden speech to his colleagues, on Wednesday called for a 24-hour substance abuse help line, saying the city and the state do not have a round-the-clock service.
Substance abuse help lines do exist at the city and state... Read more
Rally for jobs: More than 1,200 students from in and around Boston gathered downtown last Thursday to march with the Youth Jobs Coalition, a Dorchester-based organization. Photo by Travis WatsonWith a shortfall in federal funding and the prospect of MBTA... Read more
The St. Mark’s Area Civic Association met on Tuesday night and voted 11-5 to keep a referendum on a Boston casino confined to the ward in which the gambling facility would be located. The vote followed a discussion among members and a presentation from... Read more
The saga of City Hall vs. the Star Five Oil Company may have reached a turning point.
City officials said this week that an abatement order is in effect, preventing the company from parking heavy duty vehicles on its property, located at the corner of... Read more
New statistics reported by the Secretary of State’s office ahead of Tuesday’s presidential primary suggest that our state is becoming less partisan and more independent.
Unfortunately, it’s also home to fewer registered voters.
According to Secretary... Read more
City Councillor At-Large Ayanna Pressley will appear on MSNBC's "The Ed Show" on Thursday night to talk about women's health issues and the controversial proposal known as the Blunt amendment.
The amendment, sponsored by U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Missouri),... Read more
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