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POLL: What do you think of the city “browning out” firehouses?
Posted on July 8, 2009 by David Ertischek
Filed Under City Issues, Fire, Mayor Thomas Menino, polls | Leave a Comment
When a certain amount of firefighters call in sick for a shift the city can “brown out” certain firehouses instead of paying firefighters overtime to cover for those who called in sick. West Roxbury houses have been browned out, as well as others across the city.
FREE Boston Bruins NHL Street Brigade clinic tomorrow in West Roxbury
Posted on July 8, 2009 by David Ertischek
Filed Under Free stuff, Fun, Sports | Leave a Comment
The Boston Bruins will provide children 6 to 16 with a free street clinic tomorrow at the Roche Center at 1716 Centre St., West Roxbury. It’s from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
All of the hockey equipment including sticks, pucks, balls, nets and goalie gear will be provided free of charge.
Parkway Americans and Nationals win first games in Little League Tourney
Posted on July 7, 2009 by David Ertischek
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Parkway American’s Aidan Ahearn hit three homeruns - that’s right THREE homeruns against Newton West yesterday in a 10-9 victory. The American squad is scheduled to take on Newton North on Thursday in Newton.
Not to be outdone, last year’s state champions, the Parkway Nationals beat Newton East, 8-2, and will face Newton Central on Thursday.
Commuter rail to be slow today after woman killed on tracks in Needham
Posted on July 6, 2009 by David Ertischek
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Expect delays for the commuter rail after a woman was killed on the tracks in Needham.
There are buses running from the Forest Hills T-stop.
Engine 30 fire company closed July 3
Posted on July 3, 2009 by Wayne Braverman
Filed Under City Issues, Fire, General, Mayor Thomas Menino | 1 Comment
Members of Boston Fire Local 718 report that the Oak Square Fire House – Engine 51 on Faneuil Street in Brighton and Engine 30 on Centre Street in West Roxbury are two of the latest brownout victims. Both were among the companies closed down on July 3rd.
Fire officials have been temporarily closing various firehouses across the city rather than to pay overtime for fill-ins when firefighters report sick.
For more information, visit the Transcript’s website.
BPD personnel suspended due to steroids
Posted on July 2, 2009 by David Ertischek
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The BPD is holding a press conference today at 2 p.m. regarding an investigation that resulted in multiple suspensions and disciplinary action due to personnel taking steroids.
Blonde-haired bandit pleaded guilty to armed robberies nine days before striking again
Posted on July 1, 2009 by David Ertischek
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Judge Carol Ball of Suffolk Superior Court let Andrea Ruggiero off with probation for robbing several businesses last year. A mere nine days later Ruggiero robbed another gas station.
Maybe Judge Ball should’ve heeded the prosecution’s desire to incarcerate Ruggiero.
The King and his yumminess!
Posted on July 1, 2009 by David Ertischek
Filed Under Centre Street Bizs, Food | 2 Comments
While I am sad that Samia’s is no more. I am very happy with The King. The place has a great atmosphere and very inviting - and more importantly the food is yummy!
I went today with my buddy Kelly Tynan - you may remember her from such places as West Roxbury Main Streets.
The King’s owner Hassan Kassab a.k.a. The King, knows what he’s doing and I really liked the falafel. And I know my girlfriend is looking forward to trying the hummus, which was also very tasty.
POLL: Should medical marijuana be legal in Massachusetts?
Posted on June 30, 2009 by David Ertischek
Filed Under Health, polls | Leave a Comment
According to Masscann, Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley endorsed the medical use of marijuana with a doctor’s prescription on a radio interview. You can hear it for yourself here.
So what do you think of medical marijuana?
Blonde-haired bandit caught robbing again West Roxbury
Posted on June 30, 2009 by David Ertischek
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I think Andrea Ruggiero needs to realize she’s really, really not good at sticking places up considering how often she gets caught.
Her latest attempt was this past Saturday night at a West Roxbury gas station.
Let’s hope Readville is lovely in July
Posted on June 30, 2009 by kpowers
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If you want to party with the mayor, get ready to schlep.
The 17th annual block party hosted by Tom and Angela Menino will be July 12.
In Readville.
On your mark, get set, retire!
Posted on June 30, 2009 by kpowers
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With pension reform comes deadlines, and with deadlines comes the race to get the goods under the old rules. Firefighters — at least two dozen yesterday — are retiring with bigger benefits because they filed for retirement yesterday.
Boston Globe says “Of the 29 who filed yesterday, 25 said they were filling in for a superior at the time of their injuries, according to city officials, which makes them eligible for a pension benefit at the higher salary scale.”
Patriot Ledger says it’s a shame you can be an unhealthy slob and still get a tax-free pension.
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