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State OKs plan for 'Boston Landing' commuter rail station near New Balance project in Brighton

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:23:15 GMT

The state Transportation Department voted unanimously Wednesday to approve plans for new commuter rail station in Brighton, which New Balance will pay to construct and to operate for at least the first decade after the station opens.

City to host public meeting tonight on plan for hotel, apartments, retail, restaurant, offices in Cleveland Circle

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:32:51 GMT

Boston officials plan to host a community meeting tonight to again discuss a developers proposal to build a hotel, upscale apartments, offices, and space for retail, restaurant and parking in a five-story building in Cleveland Circle.

Boston to hold Memorial Day observances across city

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:30:23 GMT

Several Memorial Day observances and services are scheduled in the coming days at public parks and cemeteries throughout Boston.

Same-sex marriage supporters celebrate 9th anniversary in Boston Public Garden

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:56:43 GMT

About three dozen supporters of same-sex marriage gathered in the Boston Public Garden recently to mark the ninth anniversary of its legalization in Massachusetts.

The MBTA: ruining weekends since 1897

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:33:18 GMT

The first portion of the subway line that would become the MBTA opened more than 115 years ago, and by the standards of that time, it's doing pretty well.

Menino outlines $1.8 billion, five-year plan for capital improvements across city

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:32:29 GMT

(Wendy Maeda/Globe Staff) Mayor Thomas M. Menino today at the proposed site of a handicapped friendly park near Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Charlestown. Jeremy C. Fox, Globe Correspondent Mayor Thomas M. Menino outlined a five-year capital plan today aimed at...

Menino outlines $1.8 billion, five-year plan for capital improvements across city

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:32:29 GMT

Boston OKs building with 104 apartments in growing 'Green District' near Allston, Brookline border

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:06:14 GMT

The citys redevelopment authority board on Thursday evening unanimously approved a developers plan to build a 104-unit apartment building in Allston along the same block of Brainerd Road where the company opened a 100-unit apartment building last summer and is preparing to soon finish construction on another 79-unit complex.

MBTA to launch faster, more informative 'T-Alerts' system; old system to be discontinued

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:43:41 GMT

The MBTA says riders will soon be able to receive faster, more reliable, and more informative alerts, via text and e-mail, about sudden service delays and disruptions and planned changes.

Medford saxophonist who played with stars to perform for a cause

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:59 GMT

The show is a celebration of Dyer's new CD and also will be a fund-raiser for The Second Step, a Newton-based comprehensive program for survivors of domestic violence.

Boston picks 3 sites for the city's first-ever 'parklets'

Thu, 16 May 2013 01:05:31 GMT

The city has selected three sites that will be home to Bostons first ever parklets. Each of the parklets will use temporary platforms to convert two on-street parking spaces mini curbside public parks open during spring, summer and fall. The parklets will be dismantled and stored during winter.

YMCA offers free summer memberships for 13- to 17-year-olds

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:10:14 GMT

The YMCA of Greater Boston is encouraging teens to get active this summer, offering free memberships at all 13 branches around the city, it announced Wednesday.

State to vote on plan for 'Boston Landing' commuter rail station near New Balance project in Brighton

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:03:11 GMT

The finance committee of the state transportation departments board of directors voted unanimously Tuesday to recommend approval of a proposal to build a new commuter rail station in Brighton, which New Balance would pay to construct and to operate for at least the first decade after the station opens.

Drug disposal kiosks installed at Boston Police stations

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:51:32 GMT

Unused or expired medication can be disposed of at newly-installed kiosks in each of the 11 district police stations in Boston, city health officials said in a recent announcement.

Boston seeks public advice for plan to protect, develop parks throughout city

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:14:20 GMT

Boston officials are seeking suggestions from the public to help create a multi-year plan ffor protecting and developing parks and other open space throughout the city.

Developer eyes adding 220 housing units near BU in Allston after nixing plan for Sassoon beauty school

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:00:09 GMT

A developer is seeking city approval to expand a two-story building on Commonwealth Avenue in Allston by adding four new floors with 220 residential units and to renovate an existing ground-level retail space. The proposal for 1047 Commonwealth Ave. is revised from plans approved by the city five years ago. The original project, backed by Elan Sassoon, the son of legendary hair stylist Vidal Sassoon, called for building a $22-million beauty school called The Academy for Hair and Skin.

Boston teen wins Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Scholarship

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:45:19 GMT

A Boston teen has been awarded the 2013 Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts scholarship for her commitment to Girl Scouting and service.

Boston launching citywide ad campaign to bolster sustainability

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:29:40 GMT

Boston will debut a citywide advertising campaign this week that uses prominent landmarks and local athletes to encourage residents and businesses to adopt more environmentally sustainable habits, like driving less and recycling more. The effort intends to promote Mayor Thomas M. Meninos goal of dramatically reducing the citys greenhouse gas emissions over the coming decades.

MBTA riders ask why must commutes be so unpleasant

Fri, 10 May 2013 22:08:37 GMT

As another week draws to a close, many local commuters breathe a sigh of relief. They will pass two days without stepping onto an MBTA bus or a train.

15th annual 'Child Safety Day' in Allston-Brighton, hosted by Boston Police, will focus on bike safety

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:53:44 GMT

The Boston Police Department district serving Allston and Brighton will host its 15th annual Child Safety Day this month. The event will be held at the District 14 police station at 301 Washington St. on Sunday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to a flyer.

Allston-Brighton youth craft quilt showing why they dont submit to peer pressure

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:56:23 GMT

The Allston-Brighton Substance Abuse Task Force Youth Coalition recently created its own interpretation of the national Above the Influence principles through completion and sharing of a quilt that represents the positive influences that keep them "above the influence."

How Allston Girl Scout sold 3,100 boxes of cookies: be happy, smile and remind customers it's 'five for 20'

Thu, 09 May 2013 18:26:58 GMT

An upbeat demeanor and cheery grin drove young Samantha Dorgan of Allston to sell 3,100 boxes of Girl Scout cookies the highest sales total this year among the 41,000 Girl Scouts in eastern Massachusetts. She also got customers to bite on her go-to sales pitch. I said five for 20 and that won over a lot of people, Samantha said.

AG Martha Coakley to headline 10th annual NAMIWalks 5k in Brighton to support mental health

Wed, 08 May 2013 22:40:46 GMT

Attorney General Martha Coakley will be the keynote speaker this weekend at the 10th annual NAMIWalks Massachusetts, which draws several thousand people each year to fund-raise and to challenge stigmas and stereotypes associated with mental illness.

YMCA of Greater Boston offers free memberships to Marathon bombing victims, first responders

Wed, 08 May 2013 17:37:25 GMT

Each of the 13 branches of the YMCA of Greater Boston are offering free 2013 memberships to victims of the Marathon bombings and free one-month memberships to local first responders.

State Sen. Sal DiDomenico to hold Allston-Brighton office hours May 14

Wed, 08 May 2013 17:05:54 GMT

State Senator Sal DiDomenico will hold local office hours on Tuesday, May 14 from 10 to 11 a.m. Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library.

Boston.com - Your Town blog - Allston Brighton

State OKs plan for 'Boston Landing' commuter rail station near New Balance project in Brighton

City to host public meeting tonight on plan for hotel, apartments, retail, restaurant, offices in Cleveland Circle

Boston to hold Memorial Day observances across city

Same-sex marriage supporters celebrate 9th anniversary in Boston Public Garden

The MBTA: ruining weekends since 1897

Menino outlines $1.8 billion, five-year plan for capital improvements across city

Menino outlines $1.8 billion, five-year plan for capital improvements across city

Boston OKs building with 104 apartments in growing 'Green District' near Allston, Brookline border

MBTA to launch faster, more informative 'T-Alerts' system; old system to be discontinued

Medford saxophonist who played with stars to perform for a cause

Boston picks 3 sites for the city's first-ever 'parklets'

YMCA offers free summer memberships for 13- to 17-year-olds

State to vote on plan for 'Boston Landing' commuter rail station near New Balance project in Brighton

Drug disposal kiosks installed at Boston Police stations

Boston seeks public advice for plan to protect, develop parks throughout city

Developer eyes adding 220 housing units near BU in Allston after nixing plan for Sassoon beauty school

Boston teen wins Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Scholarship

Boston launching citywide ad campaign to bolster sustainability

MBTA riders ask why must commutes be so unpleasant

15th annual 'Child Safety Day' in Allston-Brighton, hosted by Boston Police, will focus on bike safety

Allston-Brighton youth craft quilt showing why they dont submit to peer pressure

How Allston Girl Scout sold 3,100 boxes of cookies: be happy, smile and remind customers it's 'five for 20'

AG Martha Coakley to headline 10th annual NAMIWalks 5k in Brighton to support mental health

YMCA of Greater Boston offers free memberships to Marathon bombing victims, first responders

State Sen. Sal DiDomenico to hold Allston-Brighton office hours May 14

Allston-Brighton youth craft quilt showing why they dont submit to peer pressure