Missed the Library Park picnic?

If you missed the picnic kicking of planning for Library Park (which Harvard will create behind the Honan-Allston Llbrary) there’s another kick-off event this Saturday, May 31, 1-3 p.m. also at the Honan-Allston library.

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BC confirms interest in 2000 Comm. Ave.

It looks like the rumors are true. College spokesman Jack Dunn told the TAB the school is looking into purchasing 2000 Comm. Ave.
Dunn said BC’s interest in the property reflects the university’s desire to improve the quality of life for the college’s neighbors and students by housing as many undergraduates as possibly in university-controlled resident [...]

Allston charter school losing students to Boston Public Schools

The Boston Globe writes about the phenomenon, including the fact that two seniors from MATCH charter school who are having academic difficulties are looking to transfer to Brighton High — right before graduation!

Parents “Stroll into Fitness”

A weekly walking program for parents with infants and nonmobile babies in strollers lasts through Wednesday, June 4. Meet at the Brighton WIC office, 480 Washington St., at 10 a.m.
Each session will begin with a short talk about a nutrition topic at the WIC office, followed by a walk around the Rogers Park block. If [...]

Memorial Day observance

A Memorial Day service will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 26, at Evergreen Cemetery, Commonwealth Avenue, Brighton. The service will remember all veterans, especially the men and women from Allston and Brighton, who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the United States. Prayers will also be offered for those serving [...]

Harvard prez to visit Allston

In lieu of a Harvard-Allston Task Force meeting scheduled for May 28, the public is invited to a community-wide picnic to celebrate and kick off the planning process for Library Park. The event takes place 5-7:30 behind the Honan-Allston Library, future home of Library Park. Harvard University President Drew Faust will join the community.
Please [...]

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BC interested in 2000 Comm.

GlobeSt.com reports on the rumors.

Learn how to interview

Mock interviews will be conducted Thursday, May 22, from 2-3 p.m at the Allston-Brighton Resource Center. Guest hiring manager is Janet Taylor, chief of staff, Mayor’s Office of Jobs and Community Services.
The Allston-Brighton Resource Center is at 367 Western Ave., across from the Brighton Mills Shopping Plaza, 617-562-5734.

Be smart about your credit

This seems like a great idea (always, but especially in this day and age):
‘Credit Smart’ workshop
Allston Brighton Community Development Corp. and the Allston-Brighton Resource Center will host a four-session workshop in English on understanding, building and maintaining better credit called “Credit Smart” Wednesdays, May 21 and 28, and June 4 and 11, from 6-8 [...]

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B-line service disrupted, seek alternate routes

After the last B-line train last night jumped the track and caught fire, crews from the MBTA still on-hand this morning to remove the two-car trolley from the intersection of Chestnut Hill Ave and Commonwealth. The train is stuck parallel to Commonwealth and entirely blocking the intersection with Chestnut Hill, causing major delays and rerouting [...]

Finale desserts in Allston, but don’t get excited

Finale’s come to Allston, but don’t get excited — they’re not opening a retail location here, rather the pastry kitchen and their corporate headquarters.

The desserts, including the Ultimate Chocolate Cake, the Triple Chocolate Cookie, and the Molten Chocolate Cake, will be made here but shipped to Finale desserteries in other locations including Brookline’s Coolidge Corner [...]

Driver in Allston crash charged

The driver of the delivery truck that smashed into eight cars on Commonwealth Avenue in Packard’s corner, shutting down part of the street last Thursday, is facing charges of driving to endanger.

Truck driver in Allston crash has bad driving record

WBZ reports that the truck driver in the Allston crash that shut down Commonwealth Ave. at Packard’s corner yesterday morning has a questionable driving record.