With the choice and variety of summer camps available in New England in 2013, boredom won’t be an option. Organizations, from the YMCA to your local parks and recreation department, offer dozens of camp choices for recreation, science, reading, sports, music and more. Whether you’re looking for an all-around experience or a more focused […]
Things to Know in the South End Today, March 19: Bookbinding at Olives & Grace
1. Weather: Get ready for a messy morning commute. The National Weather Service is predicting snow before 10 a.m., then snow and sleet between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., then rain and snow after 11 a.m. with a high near 36 degrees. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 inches is possible. 2. […]
Boston Man Charged with Kidnapping in the South End
The following information was supplied by the Boston Police Department. Charges listed do not indicate a conviction. A Boston man was charged with kidnapping by force in the South End on Saturday, after he allegedly prevented a female victim from leaving his residence. The victim told police stated that at 10 a.m. on […]
Boston Public Schools Closed Tuesday
Spring arrives later this week, but one last winter storm has forced Boston schools closed on Tuesday. “The latest forecasts show Boston could see 8 inches of snowfall with the expectation for freezing rain, ice, and sleet throughout the morning’s commute. Residents and commuters should expect very slow traffic as the City’s plowing operations […]
Commonwelth v. Robideau (Lawyers Weekly No. 10-047-13)
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Commonwealth v. Winfield (Lawyers Weekly No. 10-048-13)
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FBI: We Know Who Robbed the Gardner Museum
FBI officials announced today they know who committed one of the biggest art heists in history, but they still need the public’s help to locate the 13 missing pieces of art. “The FBI believes with a high degree of confidence in the years after the theft the art was transported to Connecticut and the […]
Commonwealth v. Benitez (Lawyers Weekly No. 10-049-13)
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Wait Continues for ‘Severely Late’ Commuter Rail Cars
In 2008, the MBTA bought 75 new commuter rail cars from Korean-based Hyundai Rotem, in 2013, the MBTA is still waiting for the cars to be delivered. Massachusetts Department of Transportation Secretary and CEO Richard Davey said at a statehouse oversight committee hearing Tuesday the state is still waiting on 75 double-decker coaches for […]
Public Works Targeting Potholes, Asking for Public Help
It’s that time of the year: the birds are singing, the Sox are in spring training, the flowers are sprouting and — the potholes along Boston streets are threatening to eat us alive. Last week, Mayor Thomas Menino announced a concerted effort by the Boston Public Works Department to fill potholes that appeared over […]