Register To ParticipateMr. Butch memorials
If you’re going to Mr. Butch’s memorial parade on Sunday and either can’t get in/don’t want to go in the church for the ceremony, several Allston locales will be open for people to come together and share their memories about Butch.
The following places have been confirmed:
Pizzeria Uno, 1230 Commonwealth Ave.
The Kells, 161 Brighton Ave.
Sunset Grill & Tap/Big [...]
When a homeless person dies
The outpouring of love the community has shown for Mr. Butch since his death has been heart-warming. But not every homeless person gets that sort of attention when they die. Read more here.
More new stories
The Kells will take on a new shape soon. Story here.
Also, The Smith Center’s Sonia Mee was recently honored for her work improving individual access to health care and expanding the center’s programs. Read more.
New stories up
A gang of cyclists has been robbing people on the Allston/Brookline border. Read m
more.
Also, another “masseuse” was recently arrested. Story here.
More on Mr. Butch
The passing of Mr. Butch has led to an outpouring of love from the community. The other day while walking down Harvard Ave. I saw a small message scrawled on a wall that said, “Drink 10 for Butch.” From Comm. Ave. I saw “R.I.P. Butch” sprayed on a roof.”
Lots of videos of the “mayor of [...]
Mr. Butch memorial update
The memorial procession for Mr. Butch will begin at the intersection of Commonwealth and Harvard Avenues at 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Go here for more details.
BC master plan online
Boston College launched it’s institutional master plan website yesterday, which can be found at www.bc.edu/imp or http://www.vhb.com/bostoncollege/imp/default.asp.
Right now you can find a map of BC’s long-term campus vision, artist renderings of proposed buildings and minutes from past BC Task Force meetings.
Does your water look gross?
There’s a reason, but not too much to worry about. Read more.
Mr. Butch memorial details
Tonight’s memorial for Allston street icon Mr. Butch has been postponed. A New Orleans-style funeral parade in memory of Butch will be held on Sunday, July 22, and is tentatively scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. A service will follow at 8 p.m. at the International Community Church, 557 Cambridge St. in Allston.
Only 300 people [...]
Mr. Butch memorial postponed
Tonight’s memorial for Allston street icon Mr. Butch has been postponed, the Herald reports, so his family can be present. After the memorial, there will be a parade through the streets of Allston.
We will keep you updated.
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Is Allston dangerous for bikers?
Users of therightride.org seem to think so. Read the TAB story here.
What do you think?
Mr. Butch photos from the Noise
Check these out.
Mr. Butch is really gone
But he’s far from forgotten. Read more here.
Mr. Butch dead?
We’ve just learned that Mr. Butch of Allston may have been killed in a car accident this morning!!!
We’ve been in touch with police and are working on a story.
If this is true, this is truly devastating!
Are you one of the few who doesn’t know who were talking about? Maybe this 1983 photo by Bill Swersey/www.swersey.com [...]
College kids indicted on cocaine trafficking
Two Boston College dorm mates have been indicted on cocaine trafficking charges by a Middlesex County grand jury, the district attorney’s office announced.
Read more.
O’Briens is back
As you can see below, O’Briens on Harvard Ave. is reopening this week. In fact, they open tonight at 6 p.m., according to the bar manager, Matt.
Their first show is Friday, and I’ll be checking out the bar next week to talk to patrons and see how it compares to the old O’Brien’s. Ever been [...]
O’Brien’s is re-opening
…And for anyone who was a fan of the old place, apparently it’s pretty different:
The new and improved O’Brien’s is a far cry from the famed dive bar that was home to many underground punk and metal shows. Recent renovations include a new bar, stage, restrooms and vastly improved sound system, plus better sightlines and [...]
