Allston Brighton TAB Blog

Inside the Finale kitchen

Valentina Zic — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:48:23 +0000

Read the TAB story about the new Finale Desserterie kitchen in Allston; there’s video too to show you just what it’s like inside. (Warning: it may make you very hungry!)

Sneak a peek at this week’s print edition

Valentina Zic — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:49:16 +0000

Menino criticizes BC plans

Valentina Zic — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:39:11 +0000

Mayor Menino has gotten involved in the debate between BC and the AB neighborhood, the Boston Globe reports. He said he opposes BC’s turning 2000 Comm. into a dorm and criticized BC’s recent effort to lobby city officials, boston.com reports. According to the Herald story, the mayor stopped short of saying outright opposed the 2000 Comm. plans.
More analysis over at Brighton Centered.

Sunday afternoon in the park

Allison Vaughan — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:23:12 +0000

Members of Community of Faith Christian Fellowship played a rousing game of Ultimate Frisbee on Sunday June 29, 2008. The church meets at Edison Middle School in Brighton, and from there they walked over to Rogers Park to hang out and play some games. Most of the members of the congregation are in their 20’s and 30’s.

John Calendo, on left, blocks Derek Sung in a game of Ultimate Frisbee at Rodgers Park.

Andy Salsky, of Brighton, climbs a tree at Rogers Park in Brighton.

Photos by Allison Vaughan

Parking fine increases

Valentina Zic — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:25:20 +0000

The Boston Transportation Department has issued a reminder that certain parking fine increases are taking affect Tuesday, July 1. The ones that apply to Boston’s residential neighborhoods include:
- The fine for double-parking will change from $20 to $30
- The fine for parking where parking is prohibited will change from $10 to $15
- The fine for parking over the posted time limit will change from $10 to $15

Rumors of ice cream in Cleveland Circle

Valentina Zic — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:35:07 +0000

That’s from our “Hot, buttered and toasted” blog. Could there be a Cold Stone Creamery coming to Cleveland Circle?

Sneak a peek at this week’s print edition

Valentina Zic — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:07:02 +0000

Fishing Academy fundraiser this weekend

Valentina Zic — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:33:27 +0000

On Sunday, June 29, the Fishing Academy annual fundraiser at the Brighton Elks Lodge 2199 will host the Soul City Band from 3-8 p.m. This has become a popular community event and this year, in addition to food, games, prizes and raffles, the event will feature a fishing equipment sale.
Tickets are available by calling John Hoffman at 617-782-5857 or Jane McHale at 617-797-1859. Please take a moment to visit the Web site at www.thefishingacademy.org.

Bike thefts big Boston problem?

Valentina Zic — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:15:52 +0000

With gas prices skyrocketing, biking is becoming an ever more attractive transportation option; but in Boston bike-owners have to be extra careful, because, according to this Boston Herald article, thefts are rampant throughout the city.

There’s a big pot of gold in the middle of Cleveland Circle

David Harris — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:00:09 +0000

Not really. But there was a rainbow tonight.

Neighborhood Night for young adults

Valentina Zic — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:22:07 +0000

ONEin3 is having one of its Neighborhood Nights Wednesday, June 25 at 7 p.m. It’s happening at the Joshua Tree and there’s free appetizers and a cash bar. ONEin3 is a social networking organization that also connects young adults (age 20-34) to city resources.

Allston farmer’s market too expensive?

Valentina Zic — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:34:56 +0000

The TAB just got a voice message from an anonymous caller who said the new Harvard-run market in Barry’s corner is so expensive it belongs in Wellesley or Cambridge where people can afford it. Has anyone been to it? Thoughts?

Brighton Trivia Night Thursday at Green Briar

Valentina Zic — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:10:36 +0000

This just in from Brighton Main Streets:

Brighton Trivia Night will be held at the Green Briar Restaurant & Pub at 304 Washington Street, Brighton Thursday, June 19 at 7 p.m. (come early for light Hors d’oevres).
The infamous STUMP TRIVIA team will be on hand to challenge your general knowledge and your knowledge of local Brighton people, places & things and more.
The person to correctly answer the following question will win the door prize:
What Brighton Legend was dubbed “honorary fireman” and was seen at almost every St. Col’s B-ball game.
This event is sponsored by Brighton Main Streets and the Green Briar Restaurant & Pub.

Grecian Yearning legacy to live on in film

Valentina Zic — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:35:50 +0000

Here’s the Herald’s story on Lonely Maiden. Scenes for the film were shot in the Grecian Yearning diner which burnt down last week in a fire that caused $2.5 million in damage.
The TAB wrote about the filming last year.

BC to purchase 2000 Comm.?

Valentina Zic — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:55:30 +0000

BC is slated to announce their plans for 2000 Commonwealth Ave. at the next meeting of the Boston College Community Task Force is Monday, June 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. BC has confirmed it is interested in purchasing the property. The meeting will take place in the Murray Function Room in the Yawkey Center at Boston College (not at its usual location at Brighton Marine).
Visitors should park at the Beacon Street parking garage and exit north towards Yawkey Center. The Murray Conference Room is on the fourth floor of the Yawkey Center.
Agenda: Student Housing

Homicide victim identified as Perkins art teacher

Valentina Zic — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:44:31 +0000

The victim of the apparent homicide in an Oak Square home Tuesday has been identified as Terri Werner, 56, of Middleborough, Mass. Werner was an art teacher at the Perkins School for the Blind where the suspect in her homicide, Luis Marquez, worked and from where he graduated in 2002.

Suspect in Oak Square homicide was reportedly blind

Valentina Zic — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:22:19 +0000

Boston.com reports that the suspect in what appears to have been a homicide in an Oak Square home was blind.