After 20 years of serving as mayor of Boston, Mayor Thomas M. Menino officially announced on Thursday he would not seek re-election. Menino, who after two decades is the city’s longest-serving…
More Than 1,200 Riders Cited for Fare Evasion This Year
If you’ve ever thought about jumping those MBTA gates to catch a bus, it’s likely you’ll get hit with a fine for evading the fare. MBTA police have issued 1,231 evasion…
Does Menino Rank as One of Boston’s Greatest Mayors?
Mayor Thomas Menino will not seek a sixth term, according to at-large Boston politics journalist David Bernstein. Menino reportedly told Fox 25 this morning that it was a tough decision to make….
Do You Own a Hybrid? Would You Buy a Hybrid?
Hybrid cars have come a long way since the Honda Insight became the first hybrid for sale in North America in late 1999. For one, the styling has gone from futuristic insect to…
Are Boston Billboards a Public Nuisance?
A Boston judge this week ordered a local billboard company to remove two signs hanging on a Bowdoin Street building. According to a Boston Herald report, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation…
Boston Mayor Tom Menino Not Running for Re-Election
Speculation last night that Boston Mayor Tom Menino would announce Thursday he was not running for re-election was confirmed this morning. Menino, calling into the Fox 25 Morning News…
Things to Know in the South End Today, March 28: ‘A New Brain’ Opens at the BCA
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a rainy day in the morning with a high near 49 degrees. 2. Musical at BCA: Now through April 5th, you can catch “A New…
Easter Sunday Church Services in the South End
Looking to celebrate Easter? Here’s a list of church services happening in the South End on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013. Cathedral of the Holy Cross Mass in English at…
Man Charged in Overpass Stabbing Held Without Bail
The man whom authorities believe fatally stabbed another man in the South End last month was held without bail, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office. Christopher W. Powell, 39,…
Commonwealth v. Almeida (Lawyers Weekly No. 11-046-13)
NOTICE: All slip opinions and orders are subject to formal revision and are superseded by the advance sheets and bound volumes of the Official Reports. If you find a typographical error or…