D-14 gets new captain - again

The top cop turnover in Allston-Brighton continues, as District D-14 got its third police captain this year on Monday.
Capt. Frank Mancini, who was promoted on Friday, will now run the station.
Mancini was a Lieutenant detective in the anti-corruption unit before his promotion and transfer.
Outgoing Capt. Genevieve King, who supervised the district for less than five [...]

BC files master plan amendment

As discussed at the Sept. 18 Boston College Task Force meeting, BC has filed an amendment with the Boston Redevelopment Authority to renovate buildings on the former Archdiocese of Boston property that the school purchased earlier this year. The renovations will be made on Bishop Peterson Hall and the St. John’s Seminary Library to [...]

Maybe the MCAS math test should be required for Pike honchos

Last week, the Mass Turnpike board approved a 25 cent increase at the Weston and Allston tolls and a 50 cent increase at the Sumner and Ted Williams tunnels, believing it would generate the approximately $24 million needed to meet rising debt obligations.
But yesterday, Pike brass admitted that, whoops, consultants made a $6 million to [...]

Beer!

Got plans for Saturday? If not, grab a bratwurst and a beer and support the German International School, the new tenants at the St. Anthony’s School building.
The school is holding an Oktoberfest celebration from noon - 6 p.m. at the school, 57 Holton St., Allston. They’re promising good German beer from Redbones in Somerville, [...]

Disappointing debate

Some of the candidates’ answers to the questions posed at this week’s at-large city councilors forum were…uh…a bit disappointing to say the least. Take Wyatt’s response to the question about what he would do to increase home ownership in our area. His answer, “I’m not the kind of person who is into homes or zoning [...]

Where were the voters?

Only 124 votes were cast in Allston-Brighton yesterday in the special state election for the Middlesex, Suffolk and Essex Senate district, according to unofficial results from the city election department. Cambridge City Councilor Anthony Galluccio, who ran unopposed after winning the Democratic primary last month, received 119 of those votes.
While only six precincts of A-B [...]

Debate mistake

An error in Friday’s TAB gave the wrong date for the Allston Board of Trade debate at the West End House. The candidates for District 9 City Councilor will debate at the West End House on Allston Street on Oct. 15. There will be a meet and greet from 6-6:30 p.m. with the debate to [...]

McBride goes down

According to this ESPN.com story (you’ll have to scroll down a bit), Kevin McBride lost his fight against Andrew Golota at Madison Square Garden this weekend.

McBride, a native of Ireland, is manged by local philanthropist and owner of the Kells, Jerry Quinn.

Vote

The sign says election day is Sept. 11, but there’s an election tomorrow as well.
Oct. 9 marks the special state senate election to choose a replacement for Jarrett Barrios to represent the Middlesex, Suffolk & Essex district. Anthony Galluccio won the Democratic primary last month and is running uncontested.
Only 6 percent of registered voters [...]

Graffiti busters

Police arrested four people last week in three graffiti-related incidents. Graffiti and tagging have been seen as a blight on the Allston-Brighton community, and at last night’s BAIA meeting, Officer Steve Law said officers are making it a priority.
“We need to get on the judge and make sure they don’t get off with a slap [...]

Brighton man sentenced for beating

A Brighton man was sentenced to six months in jail and more than two years of probation for participating in the group beat-down and stabbing of a man at an Orange Line subway station.
Darren Hemingway, 18, pleaded guilty in Charlestown municipal court last week to two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, [...]

Presentation celebration

There was a Presentation School Foundation event last night at Devlin’s in Brighton Center, where they passed out an ominous flyer. It reads as follows:
It’s time to celebrate! Please join the Presentation School Foundation and special guest Mayor Thomas Menino in Oak Square. Friday Oct. 12, 2007, 3:30 p.m.DJ, cake, pizza and more!
What, exactly, the [...]

Mass Pike toll hike

The board of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority approved a preliminary toll hike this morning that will go into affect Jan. 1.
The preliminary vote calls for an increase of 25 cents at the Allston and Weston toll booths, from $1 to $1.25, and a 50 cent increase at the Sumner and Ted Williams tunnels, from $3 [...]

Candidates to debate

There will be a debate for the District 9 City Council seat on Monday, Oct. 15. Sponsored by the Allston Board of Trade, the Brighton Board of Trade and Allston Village Main Streets, the debate will take place in the West End House Gymnasium.
A meet-and-greet will begin at 6 p.m. with the debate to follow from [...]

Fair photos

Local resident Bill Haas has set up a Web site filled with photos from last weekend’s Allston Village Street Fair. Check it out and maybe you’ll find yourself in a photo.

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