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Get ready for the Taste of Allston!
Posted on June 25, 2009 by Valentina Zic
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It’s the event you’ve been waiting for all year — a chance to sample the seemingly infinite variety of cuisine available in Allston.
The Taste of Allston takes places Sunday, June 28, noon-3 p.m. at the Murr Center at the Harvard Athletic Complex, 65 North Harvard St., Allston.
That’s a lot of groceries!
Posted on June 24, 2009 by Valentina Zic
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From this week’s police report:
A woman was arrested June 15 for allegedly shoplifting more than $698 worth of goods from the Whole Foods Market at 15 Washington St., Brighton. Some of the merchandise stolen included packages of green tea, botanical lotion, and 1.97 lbs. of cherries.
Allston Herrell’s becomes the Allston Cafe
Posted on June 23, 2009 by Valentina Zic
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Herrell’s wanted greater uniformity among its stores, but the Allston store decided to retain its quirkiness and branch off on its own, the Boston Globe reports.
It’s not the first time owner Page Masse has stood up for the funky cafe she loves so much, as the Allston-Brighton TAB reported back in 2007.
Good luck, goodbye (almost)
Posted on June 22, 2009 by Valentina Zic
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Hello, Allston-Brighton. I just wanted to say that one more time, before June 25, when I will no longer be the editor of the Allston-Brighton TAB or Wicked Local Allston-Brighton.
I am leaving to become the editor of the TAB’s sister paper, the Needham Times and its affiliated Web site Wicked Local Needham.
I’m actually not saying goodbye entirely, since I do still live in A-B and will likely still see many of you around the neighborhood. If you see me, feel free to tell me what’s new and I’ll pass the information on to your new editor (whose name I won’t yet reveal, but (hint) I will say that he’s a familiar face in the neighborhood and someone you’ll welcome). I’ll still be working in the next cube over.
Allston-Brighton is a great place to live, and a rich, colorful community to cover as a newspaper editor. I’ll never forget the big stories I and the many reporters I’ve worked with have had the privilege to cover for you: the controversy surrounding the Presentation School, Boston College’s expansion into the neighborhood, the election of a new District City Councilor, Mr. Butch’s death, the closing of Marty’s Liquors, the closing of the Garfield and Hamilton Schools and much, much more.
Allston-Brighton has been through many changes these past several years and it has been an honor to witness them. Had I not been the editor of the TAB, I would never have appreciated the depth of the community I live in. I will miss this job.
I’m still here for the week though, so keep calling and e-mailing with news!
Harvard Allston farmer’s market returns
Posted on June 19, 2009 by Valentina Zic
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The Harvard Allston Farmer’s Market returns this afternoon, 3-7 p.m. It’ll run each Friday, 307 p.m. through October.
Sneak a peek at this week’s print edition
Posted on June 18, 2009 by Valentina Zic
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Genyme plant in Allston shut down after virus discovered
Posted on June 16, 2009 by Valentina Zic
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From a Genzyme press release:
Genzyme Corporation (NASDAQ: GENZ) today announced that it has detected a virus that impairs cell growth in one of six bioreactors at its Allston Landing manufacturing facility. The company has decided to temporarily interrupt bulk production at the plant to sanitize the facility. Genzyme is collaborating with regulatory agencies as it works to resume production. The company expects the plant to be fully operational by the end of July.
The virus is reportedly not harmful to humans but could affect drug production at the facility.
Boston woman is first swine flu death in Massachusetts
Posted on June 15, 2009 by Valentina Zic
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30-year-old woman from Boston is the first death linked to H1N1 influenza (swine flu) in Massachusetts, the Boston Public Health Commission and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced on Monday.
Boston College task force meets Tuesday, June 16
Posted on June 15, 2009 by Valentina Zic
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The next Boston College Task Force meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, at 7 p.m. at the Brighton Marine Health Center at 77 Warren Street, 3rd Floor.
New principals for Brighton Schools
Posted on June 12, 2009 by Valentina Zic
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Brighton schools will have several new principals next year, Wicked Local Allston-Brighton reports. Though the Garfield Elementary School, the Hamilton Elementary School and the Edison Middle School will be merging into a K-8 school, all three principals will still have jobs as of next year.
Sneak a peek at this week’s print edition
Posted on June 11, 2009 by Valentina Zic
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Cops respond to Craigslist ads, make prostitution arrests
Posted on June 10, 2009 by Valentina Zic
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Police arrested two women and a man on charges of prostitution after obtaining a search warrant for their apartment on Allston Street.
Ceramics open studio in Brighton
Posted on June 9, 2009 by Valentina Zic
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An awarding winning local ceramicist and her students are holding open studio event June 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 19 Malbert Rd., Brighton. All are invited.
Another fight with a Yankees fan
Posted on June 8, 2009 by Valentina Zic
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Just a couple weeks ago a guy wearing a Yankees hat in Allston was robbed. Now Boston Police are reporting a similar incident in the South End (well, the victim wasn’t robbed, but a Yankees hat was apparently the cause of a fight). From BPDNews.com:
When asked to explain how the fight began, the suspect stated it began because the other kid was wearing a New York Yankees baseball hat.
Seems like you really have to watch what you wear in Boston!
Book sale at the Honan Library!
Posted on June 5, 2009 by Valentina Zic
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From the Honan-Allston Library:
Book Sale
The Friends of the Honan-Allston Branch Library announce their annual Stock Up On Your Summer Reading Book Sale from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, June 6, at the Honan-Allston Library, 300 North Harvard St., Allston. Books range from 25 cents to $1 and $3 for coffee table books. All proceeds directly benefit the library.
Brookline Music School at Roggie’s
Posted on June 4, 2009 by Valentina Zic
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Just in from Brookline Music School:
The Cavo Lounge at Roggie’s New Age Brew & Grille (356 Chestnut Hill Ave.) will host students from Brookline Music School’s jazz/rock ensembles at a two-day event beginning June 13.
Over 70 students ages 8 years to adult will perform jazz, rock, pop and funk tunes in small ensembles, led by Brookline Music School Jazz/Rock Department Coordinator, John Purcell.
The event will take place Saturday, June 13, from 5:30pm-9p.m., and Sunday, June 14, from 1p.m.-9:30p.m. at Roggie’s New Age Brew & Grille. Entrance is free. All ages are welcome. Full restaurant and lounge menu will be available at regular cost (www.roggies.com).
Allston apartment thefts
Posted on June 3, 2009 by Valentina Zic
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Several computers were stolen from two Allston apartments this past week. From this week’s police report:
keep looking »Allston apartment thefts
Two apartments in Allston experienced thefts during the past week. An apartment at 10 Greylock Road in Allston was reportedly broken into on May 28 between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. Victims told police that two MacBook computers, valued at $1,400, and a Samsung cell phone valued at $50, had been stolen. There were no signs of forced entry into the apartment. An apartment at 221 Harvard St. in Allston also had two laptops stolen — a Mac and a Dell, valued at $1,000 each — as well as $150 in cash, a Cannon PowerShot Camera valued at $300 and a blue backpack worth $50.
