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MBTA to make its 15 busiest bus routes faster, more reliable; work includes moving, eliminating stops

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:17:39 GMT

The MBTA says it will make its 15 busiest bus routes faster, more reliable, and more accessible through a series of changes this summer, which include relocating some stops and eliminating others.

After Marathon, Belmont families buy bench honoring first responders at new Joey's Park

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:30:00 GMT

In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, a dozen Belmont families have pooled their resources to buy a bench honoring first responders at the new Joey's Park, which will also help garner cash for the playground as supporters embark on a final fundraising push this summer.

Watertown Children's Theatre to merge with Arsenal Center for the Arts this summer

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:20:10 GMT

The Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown will formally merge with the Watertown Childrens Theatre beginning July 1. The change means the children's theater will be fully integrated in to the Arsenal Center's educational programs, and will allow for joint programming expansion and combined membership outreach.

Butler School kindergarteners learn to save

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:32:20 GMT

Cambridge Savings Bank (CSB) recently presented Teach Children to Save, part of its CSBsmart Financial Education Program, to the Butler School in Belmont, according to a press release.

Auction through this week to benefit Joey's Park in Belmont

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:30:15 GMT

Dozens of one of a kind outings and works of art are up for bid in an online auction benefitting the rebuilding of Joey's Park in Belmont. The auction began in mid-May and lasts through Saturday, June 8.

Law raising age to buy cigarettes to 19 takes effect in Brookline

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 21:09:26 GMT

Eighteen-year-olds can no longer legally buy cigarettes in Brookline, as a measure spearheaded by high school students to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products kicked in over the weekend.

What's the best independent coffee shop in Greater Boston?

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:47:33 GMT

We're obsessed with coffee over at Boston.com, so wanted to put together Coffee Week to celebrate all things java! New interactives, maps, and galleries for the caffeine-obsessed will be unveiled each day this week. On Sunday, we wrote and mapped...

Lifeguards will be at state-owned pools, beaches for an extra day this weekend due to hot weather

Thu, 30 May 2013 17:31:03 GMT

Lifeguards will be on-hand for an extra day this weekend at state-owned pools and beaches with temperatures expected be hovering near 90 degrees for the next four days through Sunday, officials announced Thursday.

Joey's Park organization accepting art submissions for new playground

Wed, 29 May 2013 20:35:26 GMT

The organization helping to rebuild Joeys Park in Belmont is searching for an artist to design pieces for the newly-renovated playground, according to Friends of Joey's Park officials.

Arlington-based typewriter company fixes what's broken

Sat, 25 May 2013 22:01:31 GMT

Friend of Your Town Rob Brown sent us this photo from the Cambridge Typewriter Company.

State Senator Karen Spilka eyes run for Congress

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:59:48 GMT

Massachusetts state Senator Karen Spilka has one more reason for supporting Ed Markey's campaign for U.S. Senate. If Markey wins the seat vacated by John Kerry in the special June 25 election, Spilka said she will run for Markey's seat in the U.S. House.

Belmont planners informally OK Cushing Village development size, scope

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:00:08 GMT

The Belmont Planning Board decided in a unanimous informal vote last week to move forward on a Cushing Village mixed-use development proposal after developers cut back the project's scope, square footage, and height.

Nearly 500 attend 'Open Arts Day' in Watertown, show support for local police

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:14:06 GMT

Nearly 500 people attended "Open Arts Day," a free open house at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown earlier this month, showing a strong display of community following the events of the Boston Marathon bombings and subsequent manhunt occurring locally, according to organization officials.

Belmont planners want definitive resolution with Cushing Village developers

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:25:33 GMT

Belmont Planning Board officials are hoping to tie up a year and a half's worth of disagreement between town residents and developers who hope to build a luxury mixed-use development in Cushing Square.

Belmont School Committee vote Tuesday blocks new town library plans

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:40:36 GMT

Belmont School Committee members effectively put the brakes on the newest plan to build a new town library as they voted unanimously - with one abstention - Tuesday night not to transfer high school land, which currently hosts playing fields, to the library to construct the new state-of-the-art building there.

MBTA finds owner of cash left behind on the 73 bus

Tue, 07 May 2013 21:40:06 GMT

The MBTA said Tuesday afternoon that Transit Police have identified the owner of $1,100 in cash that was left behind on the Route 73 bus traveling from Cambridge to Belmont Monday.

Joey's Park 'Then and Now' event to focus on Belmont's generations

Mon, 06 May 2013 21:30:00 GMT

Organizers who are pushing for the fundraising and re-building of Joey's Park in Belmont will host a "then-and-now" themed celebration at the park on Saturday, May 18, also known locally as Belmont Town Day.

Local mothers invited to "Mom's Nite Out" event at Arsenal Mall in Watertown

Fri, 03 May 2013 20:43:08 GMT

Locals who want to celebrate Mother's Day next week are invited to the Arsenal Mall in Watertown's national "Mom's Nite Out" event on Thursday, which features an evening of free pampering, food, and giveaways, according to organizers.

Weekend service suspension of Fitchburg line postponed to begin on June 1, not May 4

Thu, 02 May 2013 19:41:54 GMT

The weekend service suspension of the Fitchburg commuter rail line scheduled for May 4 has been postponed to begin on Saturday June 1, according to the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company.

Winslow Homer's house opens for public tours beginning May 25

Wed, 01 May 2013 17:49:40 GMT

For the first time in 160 years a Belmont site associated with iconic American artist Winslow Homer will open its doors for regular public tours, according to a press release.

Hundreds show support for Belmont's Joey's Park in townwide photo

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:35:43 GMT

Hundreds of local residents turned out to Joey's Park in Belmont for a town-wide community photo this weekend, showcasing the support that went into renovating the 24-year-old playground.

Pan-Massachusetts Challenge organizes "Kids Rides" to raise money for cancer research

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:31:47 GMT

Pan-Massachusetts Challenge (PMC) Kids Rides needs tots, teens and in-betweens to spin their wheels and raise money for cancer research and treatment. This spring, summer and fall, 38 PMC Kids Rides will be held throughout New England and beyond, offering a way for children to become a part of the PMC mission, according to a press release.

Watertown developments in the search for the Marathon bombing suspects

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 03:10:59 GMT

Near the 7-Eleven in Watertown, as news spread that the suspect was in custody Friday night, applause rang through the intersection.

Did you get a college rejection letter? Here's some sage advice

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:02:42 GMT

The late Globe columnist David Nyhan wrote this column in 1987, speaking to high school students who received rejection letters. We're republishing it again, because it's that time of year.

Environmental forum on Alewife Reservation at Lesley University

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:07:17 GMT

A six-member group of scientists will be part of the "Three Towns, One Forest", a regional environmental forum taking place on April 25 at 7 p.m. at Lesley University Hall's Science amphitheater in Cambridge, 1815 Massachusetts Ave.