Being chased by a bull a common experience?

That was apparently the case in A-B once upon a time, according to the latest oral interview excerpt featured in “Remembering Old Allston-Brighton”! Wow, times sure have changed.

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Listen to the Kiwanis Star talent show

Did you miss the show last night? We’ve got video from it! See our story about the Kiwanis Star talent show; just scroll down toward the end, and you’ll find the video.

Water main in Oak Square broken

If the Y is closed or you’re having any problems getting through in the Faneuil Street area, that’s why.

Armed toll collectors on Mass Pike

This story in today’s Herald gives me another reason to be happy that I use Fast Lane.
Gun-toting toll collectors have been stripped of their sidearms by Mass Pike brass after secretly carrying them for decades without formal training, the Herald has learned.

Is city really siding with neighbors on BC plans?

Is the BRA just going through the motions to appease BC neighbors?
I’m sure this idea — put somewhat bluntly by the poster “Eagle 1″ at the end of the Boston Herald story — has crossed all of our minds. Hopefully it’s not true.

Heritage Museum flea market rescheduled

The Heritage Museum has rescheduled its flea market and will now hold it Saturday, March 8, 10a.m.-3p.m. in the auditorium of the Veronica Smith Senior Center.

City sides with neighbors on BC plans

The Boston Redevelopment authority has listened to neighbors concerns and is asking Boston College to consider not using the its Brighton campus to build dormitories. Here’s the Globe’s story.

China in a box

At the corner of Chestnut Hill Avenue and Comm. Ave.:

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Flea market at Heritage Museum

The Brighton-Allston Heritage Museum is conducting an indoor flea market Saturday, Feb. 23, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., in the Veronica Smith Senior Center’s auditorium. Many collectibles, treasures and other goods and books donated specifically for this flea market will be for sale. Also, limited edition bicentennial T-shirts will be available for purchase. All proceeds from [...]

Suspicious device incident cleared

The bomb squad has determined that the suspicious device reported outside 430 Washington St. was not explosive.

Suspicious device outside 430 Washington St.

The bomb squad is investigating a report of a suspicious device outside 430 Washington St (Brighton Laundry & Dry Cleaners)
The area is cordoned off and EMS is on standby.
Check back for details.

Free tax help

There will be free tax assistance at the Brighton Branch Library from 10 a.m.-noon. The service started last Friday. Hours for Saturday, Feb. 23, are 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2:30-4:30 p.m. Bring any tax statement received from a bank, brokerage, mortgage company, etc. Those older than 65 should bring a copy of any recent [...]