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Where is your favorite place in the neighborhood to stay cool? The Honan Library is my top pick - where do other people go if there is no AC at home?
Hub sets citywide WiFi plan
Hub sets citywide WiFi plan - The Boston Globe: "Boston will tap a nonprofit corporation to blanket the city with ``open access' wireless Internet connections, under a plan to be unveiled today by Mayor Thomas M. Menino"
Connecting people to `can't get there from here' parks
Connecting people to `can't get there from here' parks - The Boston Globe: "In a heat wave, green space sure looks appealing. But what if you can't find it? Allston/Brighton has 40 percent less public green space than the average Boston neighborhood, said Heather Knopsnyder of that neighborhood's community development corporation. Worse, existing parks go underused. ``People just don't know where things are and how to get to them,' she said."
Connecting people to `can't get there from here' parks
Connecting people to `can't get there from here' parks - The Boston Globe: "In a heat wave, green space sure looks appealing. But what if you can't find it? Allston/Brighton has 40 percent less public green space than the average Boston neighborhood, said Heather Knopsnyder of that neighborhood's community development corporation. Worse, existing parks go underused. ``People just don't know where things are and how to get to them,' she said."
Kell's owner pours out heart, $100G, to aid dying man
BostonHerald.com - Local & Regional: Pub owner pours out heart, $100G, to aid dying man: "As an Irish immigrant who made a home in Boston, he fulfilled his own American Dream, but what Jerry Quinn cherishes most it making others' dreams come true.
His most recent act in a career of generosity: donating $100,000 to save a man�s life - a man he'd never met before. "
His most recent act in a career of generosity: donating $100,000 to save a man�s life - a man he'd never met before. "
City of Boston's description of Allston - new and improved
City of Boston: "This radiant neighborhood is best known for its student population due to its proximity to many colleges and universities. In recent years, an influx of immigrants and young professionals has taken an increasingly active role in the neighborhood. This varied mix of people creates one of the most energetic and diverse populations in Boston. Harvard Avenue, Commonwealth Avenue and Brighton Avenue host many ethnic restaurants and popular watering holes. The Honan-Allston branch public library, named after the late Boston City Councilor Brian Honan, is a treasure of information and genuine resource for the entire community. "
Lawmakers give initial approval to August sales tax holiday
Lawmakers give initial approval to August sales tax holiday - Boston.com
Put off the purchase of that new dishwasher for a couple weeks to save a few $$$
Put off the purchase of that new dishwasher for a couple weeks to save a few $$$
Turnpike chief resigns under pressure after tunnel collapse
Turnpike chief resigns under pressure after tunnel collapse - Boston.com: "Massachusetts Turnpike Authority Chairman Matthew Amorello, under fire since part of a Big Dig tunnel collapsed and crushed a motorist, agreed Thursday to resign after weeks of calls for him to step aside."
Joes may stop graffiti woes
TownOnline.com - Local News: Joes may stop graffiti woes: "The side wall of the Silhouette Lounge was having to be repainted too often for owner Joe Elisio's taste. Every time a fresh coat of paint went up, taggers came to leave a new batch of graffiti behind. But Elisio has hope that a mural going up on the wall will deter taggers while adding some art to the neighborhood."
Its great to see something positive happening to help the neighborhood look better!
Its great to see something positive happening to help the neighborhood look better!
Vandals break commercial windows in Arlington
Local News Updates - Vandals break commercial windows in Arlington -The Boston Globe: "Police today are investigating a rash of vandalism on Massachusetts Avenue, where at least 20 businesses had their windows shattered overnight by some type of pellets."
Graffiti is bad in Allston, but thankfully we haven't seen anything like this
Graffiti is bad in Allston, but thankfully we haven't seen anything like this
Overpasses become activists' podiums
Overpasses become activists' podiums - The Boston Globe
The Franklin St walkway that crosses the Mass Pike (near the Sports Depot) or the bridge at Market St (near the Stockyard) must be two of the best places for getting your message out.
http://freewayblogger.com/
The Franklin St walkway that crosses the Mass Pike (near the Sports Depot) or the bridge at Market St (near the Stockyard) must be two of the best places for getting your message out.
http://freewayblogger.com/
BC eyes using cardinal's house as alumni club
BC eyes using cardinal's house as alumni club - The Boston Globe
The Italianate manse that came to symbolize the Archdiocese of Boston over a century as the grand residence of archbishops of Boston is now a candidate for conversion to a new branch of the Boston College club, where alumni and friends of the Jesuit university network, hobnob, dine, and maybe even sleep.
Boston College, which acquired the 40-room house as part of a $107 million purchase of archdiocesan land in 2004, recently sent an e-mail survey to thousands of East Coast alumni, suggesting that ``the development of a new private club' for alumni in the building that the college called ``a highly visible landmark property.'
The Italianate manse that came to symbolize the Archdiocese of Boston over a century as the grand residence of archbishops of Boston is now a candidate for conversion to a new branch of the Boston College club, where alumni and friends of the Jesuit university network, hobnob, dine, and maybe even sleep.
Boston College, which acquired the 40-room house as part of a $107 million purchase of archdiocesan land in 2004, recently sent an e-mail survey to thousands of East Coast alumni, suggesting that ``the development of a new private club' for alumni in the building that the college called ``a highly visible landmark property.'
Old structures to get face lift in Massachusetts
Old structures to get face lift in Massachusetts - The Boston Globe
Around the state, dozens of century-old breweries, mill factories, cinemas, and other historic structures have sat for years, forsaken and forlorn, in a losing fight against weather and time.
Around the state, dozens of century-old breweries, mill factories, cinemas, and other historic structures have sat for years, forsaken and forlorn, in a losing fight against weather and time.
Time for a word on Massachusetts mass transit
Time for a word on Massachusetts transit - The Boston Globe
Maybe now we could begin talking seriously again about mass transit in Massachusetts. If nothing else, the problems with the Big Dig tunnels should put state transportation policy, or the lack of it, back on the public agenda.
Romney will not be around to propose, let alone implement, a comprehensive transportation plan that gives commuters an alternative to the automobile. Those candidates who would replace him in the corner office next January might want to add mass transit to their stump speech lists of pressing issues facing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Maybe now we could begin talking seriously again about mass transit in Massachusetts. If nothing else, the problems with the Big Dig tunnels should put state transportation policy, or the lack of it, back on the public agenda.
Romney will not be around to propose, let alone implement, a comprehensive transportation plan that gives commuters an alternative to the automobile. Those candidates who would replace him in the corner office next January might want to add mass transit to their stump speech lists of pressing issues facing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Summer Reading for Middle Schoolers
Here and Now : Summer Reading for Middle Schoolers - 7/17/2006: "Sherry Eskin of the Honan-Allston library in Boston joins us with this summer's best books for 6th - 8th graders."
Pair tied to theft of copper wire from WGBH Construction Site
Pair tied to theft of copper wire, tubing: "Two men allegedly caught stealing spools of copper wire and tubing from a Brighton construction site were arraigned yesterday on burglary charges, after police said they had spotted them breaking into the Guest Street site early Saturday. "
City of Boston's description of Allston
City of Boston
Its a shame that this is how the City's website describes Allston:
Allston caters to the individual looking for something different-and cheap. There's rarely a quiet moment in this neighborhood-everyone from students to the elderly traverse the streets of Allston through all hours of the day and night.
Its a shame that this is how the City's website describes Allston:
Allston caters to the individual looking for something different-and cheap. There's rarely a quiet moment in this neighborhood-everyone from students to the elderly traverse the streets of Allston through all hours of the day and night.
Harvard Extension School Scholarship
This summer, the Allston-Brighton Community Scholars Program will award five Allston-Brighton residents full tuition remission on any one course at the Harvard Extension School for the Fall 2006 term. Deadline for applications is Monday, July 31st.
Residents interested in applying for the scholarship must fill out a Harvard Extension School application (available at the Honan-Allston Library) and provide a short personal statement (no longer than one page) describing their involvement in the Allston-Brighton Community. Completed application materials should be submitted to the Honan Allston Branch Library by July 31st. Upon review of the submitted applications, five Community Scholars will be selected by the Allston Civic Association Scholarship Committee for the coming fall semester. Five more scholarships will be awarded in the spring. Scholarship recipients will be responsible for payment of the $50 registration fee, books, course supplies and parking.
The Harvard University Office of Community Affairs and the Division of Continuing Education at Harvard introduced the Allston-Brighton Community Scholars Program and other scholarship programs specifically for Allston Brighton residents in 2003, as part of Harvard's partnership with the City of Boston and the Allston community. These scholarship programs include the Allston Brighton English Language Program, the Conant Fellowships and the Brian J. Honan Scholarships.
Residents interested in applying for the scholarship must fill out a Harvard Extension School application (available at the Honan-Allston Library) and provide a short personal statement (no longer than one page) describing their involvement in the Allston-Brighton Community. Completed application materials should be submitted to the Honan Allston Branch Library by July 31st. Upon review of the submitted applications, five Community Scholars will be selected by the Allston Civic Association Scholarship Committee for the coming fall semester. Five more scholarships will be awarded in the spring. Scholarship recipients will be responsible for payment of the $50 registration fee, books, course supplies and parking.
The Harvard University Office of Community Affairs and the Division of Continuing Education at Harvard introduced the Allston-Brighton Community Scholars Program and other scholarship programs specifically for Allston Brighton residents in 2003, as part of Harvard's partnership with the City of Boston and the Allston community. These scholarship programs include the Allston Brighton English Language Program, the Conant Fellowships and the Brian J. Honan Scholarships.
Charlesview residents weigh latest relocation offer from Harvard
Apartment complex residents weigh latest relocation offer from Harvard - The Boston Globe
While staying put is still an option, Jacques said, the apartment complex, built in 1971, badly needs structural repairs that are unlikely to be paid for by the federal government.
The relocation proposal by Harvard is seen by some as a way to get new, better-quality housing. Others see it as a land grab by Harvard, which wants the property regardless of how it might affect the displaced low-income residents.
Though Charlesview residents are not likely to face a move for at least four years, the goal is to settle on a suitable location soon so that city approvals are in place by the time the complex's federal housing permit expires in September 2007.
While staying put is still an option, Jacques said, the apartment complex, built in 1971, badly needs structural repairs that are unlikely to be paid for by the federal government.
The relocation proposal by Harvard is seen by some as a way to get new, better-quality housing. Others see it as a land grab by Harvard, which wants the property regardless of how it might affect the displaced low-income residents.
Though Charlesview residents are not likely to face a move for at least four years, the goal is to settle on a suitable location soon so that city approvals are in place by the time the complex's federal housing permit expires in September 2007.
Boston's website upgrades its look
Boston's website upgrades its look - The Boston Globe: "Boston unveiled a revamped website yesterday as part of an increased effort to appeal to a younger generation and get its message across to residents."
www.cityofboston.gov
www.cityofboston.gov
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