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People say dead rats are popping up more and more in this Boston neighborhood
Dead rats have been popping up around Boston's Brighton neighborhood, and they've become the talk of the town. Brighton residents say rats are nothing new but now more have been found dead on the sidewalk and around homes, and there's concern that rat poison could be playing a role. Deborah...
beaconhilltimes.com
The rat problem is out of control
I have lived on Beacon Hill for many years but the rat infestation is now worse than ever. We have rat holes in our building’s front garden that neither baited boxes nor carbon monoxide seem to mitigate the problem. The rats are under cars, climbing onto car tires to escape from dogs, eating garden plants and without any fear of humans. In the October 22 meeting, City Councilor Flynn called for a rat Czar to be hired and held accountable for our City’s rat issue – Boston being amongst the 10 most rat-infested cities in America. At the meeting, residents spoke vociferously about trash being put out the night before for the nocturnal rodents to feast upon. (Yes, “feast” was the word most often used). Why are white lightweight kitchen bags permitted rather than steel bags? Barrels would be best but buildings don’t have the storage capability. Of significance, is that the City contract with Capital Waste Services has a 6 am scheduled pick up when most residents are still asleep. Why not change the city contract pick up time to 8 am and give violations for any overnight trash? Can the City not exercise their muscle to revise the next contract accordingly? Residents had many questions and were upset with the City’s lack of progress.
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Longtime New England staple Papa Gino's soon to have new owner
Papa Gino's, the longtime New England staple that has struggled financially in recent years, will soon have a new owner. Craveworthy Brands, which owns multiple restaurant brands across the country, announced this week that one of its affiliates has signed a definitive agreement to acquire New England Authentic Eats (NEAE) LLC, the pizza chain's parent company. Craveworthy will take over more than 160 restaurants -- including Papa Gino's and its sister D'Angelos -- as part of the deal.
thespruce.com
Is Mowing Your Lawn in November a Waste of Time? We Asked Lawn Pros
Winter offers a nice little break from the responsibility of mowing your lawn. But can you extend this rest period throughout November?. We interviewed three lawn care experts to find out, and it turns out there is a reason it’s common to question whether it’s necessary to mow this time of year. It all depends on the state of your lawn each November, and here’s how to evaluate when mowing is recommended versus when it isn’t.
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Hateful message targeting Dominicans and Puerto Ricans found in Boston
A message found on a wall in Boston's Back Bay expresses hate toward Dominicans and Puerto Ricans. Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn shared video after finding the graffiti, condemning it and calling for its removal. The words "Boston hates Dominicans and Puerto Ricans" and "by white people" were written on...
Patriot Ledger
Dorchester Reporter
As coyote families move into Dot and Mattapan, students, researchers track their maneuverings
Copyright © 2026 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. This content may not be re-published or re-used without written permission. Photo: A coyote ran through a parking lot area near the Neponset River in Lower Mills earlier this year, one of the increasingly common sightings of the animals in the Lower Mills and Cedar Grove areas. Courtesy photo.
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Boston Named the Nation’s No. 2 Sports City in New WalletHub Rankings
Boston fans have another bragging right. A new study from WalletHub ranks Boston as the second-best sports city in America for 2026, trailing only Los Angeles in the annual report that measures the strength of sports fandom across the country. The personal finance website analyzed 399 cities using more than...
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Brothers Behind Tenoch Mexican to Open Spanish-Mediterranean Restaurant in Medford
A new restaurant from a pair of familiar faces is taking shape in Medford. Brothers Alvaro and Andrés Sandoval, the restaurateurs behind Tenoch Mexican, El Tacuba Cocina & Tequila Bar, and Localito Café, are preparing to open a new concept called Ultramarinos Tardeo in the former Zam Zam Restaurant space at 42 Riverside Avenue in Medford Square. The project was first reported in a post shared to the Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants Facebook group.
Daily Free Press
Warren Towers residents fed up with faulty infrastructure
At the first sign of rough weather, Warren Towers residents and faculty prepare for an influx of collapsed ceiling tiles and leaks, including in the newly renovated dining hall. Multiple ceiling tiles are missing throughout nonresidential sections on the fourth floor of Warren in order to mitigate the leaks caused...
Dorchester Reporter
Spacious condo life awaits in a Four Corners Victorian
Copyright © 2026 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. This content may not be re-published or re-used without written permission. 11 Gaylord St. in Four Corners, built in 1910. Photos from Bayside Properties. By John P. Forry. Reporter Correspondent. A curved bay window and an arched foyer give the second-floor condo...
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Connecticut Inmate Gets 3 More Years For Threatening Boston Court Clerk By Mail
John J. Moakley U.S. Courthouse — Site Of Clerk's Workplace And Sentencing. A federal judge in Boston sentenced Devin James Melycher to three years in prison on Nov. 3 for mailing threatening letters to a clerk at the city’s federal courthouse. The court also imposed three years of supervised release after prison. Melycher, who grew up in Connecticut, is already serving a 12-year federal sentence, according to The Boston Globe.
Dorchester Reporter
Roxbury leaders, Mayor Wu are again at odds over neighborhood council rules
Photo: District 7 Councillor Miniard Culpepper addresses reporters during a Roxbury Neighborhood Council press conference. Looking on are RNC Chair Connie Forbes and RNC members Kate Phelps, Reggie Stewart and Angela Williams-Mitchell. Photo by Yawu Miller. Copyright © 2026 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. This content may not be re-published or...