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Some Metro West lawmakers are calling for an increase in the state’s gas tax as an alternative to raising tolls on the Mass Turnpike. This is from today’s Globe..
Lawmakers from Boston’s western suburbs yesterday called for an increase in the state’s gas tax or new tolls on the Central Artery to stabilize state transportation budgets [...]
Pike tolls could go up to $2.25
Now on Wicked Local Allston/Brighton: Among the possible plans outlined yesterday were a $1 hike at the Allston-Brighton and Weston tool booths to $2.25, while other plans called for steep increases in tolls at the Sumner, Callahan and Ted Williams tunnels, in some cases to more than $8.
Hate crimes on the rise
According to this Boston Herald article, reported hate crimes are on the rise throughout the city and in Allston-Brighton in particular.
Suspect in Boyne Pub gun case does not show in court
Update: Following their arraignment Monday, two of the suspects involved in bringing guns into the Boyne Pub this summer, Dennis Senna and Maurice Coates remain in custody. A third suspect, Gontrand Germaine is out on $5000 cash bail. The fourth suspect to be identified, Jock Pinkney, did not show up for Monday’s scheduled arraignment [...]
BC task force to meet Tuesday, Sept. 23
Just in from the Boston Redevelopment Authority: The next meeting of the Boston College Task Force meeting will be Tuesday Sept 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Brighton Marine, 77 Warren Street.
Second suspect identified in gun-in-bar case
A second suspect, another Brighton man, has been identified in an incident in which several men allegedly brought a total of three guns to the Boyne Pub on Western Ave. July 11. Updated story coming soon.
A peek at this week’s print edition
Take the survey and win!
Copernicus research is conducting a survey on behalf of the City of Boston and Harvard. It will help Harvard, the city and the Harvard Allston Task Force with community benefits planning associated with Harvard’s growth in Allston.
100 of those who complete the survey will be selected at random and get a $50 gift certificate to [...]
Free trees!
From the Allston-Brighton Green Space Advocates:
Join the Boston Urban Forest Coalition and the Allston Brighton Green Space Advocates on Saturday Sept. 27 from 10a.m. to 2p.m. at the Jackson Mann Community Center at 500 Cambridge Street in Allston. Come by, fill out a brief site evaluation form and pick up a tree that stands [...]
This weekend: parade, race, fair!
It’s a big weekend in A-B this week so don’t forget to show up Sunday, Sept. 14. The Brian Honan 5K starts at noon and the Allston-Brighton parade starts at 1 p.m.; both follow the same route from Packard’s corner to Oak Square. The Allston Village Street fair goes from noon-6 p.m. on Harvard Ave. [...]
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Underage drinking crackdown
Almost 60 people under the age of 21 were found in possession of alcohol during a crackdown by authorities in which investigators (with cooperation from management) posed as clerks at two Brighton liquor stores, according to this Boston Herald story. Those who bought or tried to buy liquor for minors will face charges.
BC should make “substantial modifications” to plans, task force says
The BC task force sent a 17 page letter to the BRA outlining everything that’s wrong with the college’s plans and criticizing it for not being responsive to neighborhood concerns.
Allston: Not just for students anymore
That’s according to a Boston Herald article that says Allston’s housing market is attracting more young professionals and immigrants, not just BU college students.
Outdoor festival celebrates Brazilian culture — Sunday!
Boston’s Brazilians are celebrating their country’s independence this week with four days of cultural and historical events organized by the Allston-based Brazilian Women’s group. The annual celebration culminates this Sunday, Sept. 7, with an outdoor festival at Artesani Park in Brighton.
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ISD issues more tickets for trash in A-B than anywhere else
From the Herald:
City inspectors issued hundreds of tickets to landlords for everything from mouse droppings on floors to overflowing trash Dumpsters after scouring student enclaves across the Hub during the year’s biggest moving weekend…
Allston, home to a large student population, led all Boston neighborhoods with 95 tickets for trash, followed closely by Brighton with 73. [...]
