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Where did the old Citgo sign letters go?
One original 11-foot letter is hiding inside a Kenmore Square bar. As the iconic Citgo sign that welcomed fans to Fenway Park and marked the final stretch of the Boston Marathon came down this spring, one question lingered: What would happen to the original letters that had become part of Boston’s identity?
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Medway Select Board to Discuss Future of Flock Cameras
MEDWAY – The future of Medway’s Flock Safety license plate reader cameras will be discussed at Monday’s Select Board meeting following a Town Meeting vote to eliminate the technology. Town Meeting overwhelmingly approved a citizen-backed proposal to ban the cameras, although it remains unclear when the existing...
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Abutter appeals ruling in favor of Rockaway Annex developer in easement suit
A state Land Court judge ruled in favor of the developer of a proposed 12-unit condominium project in the Rockaway Annex neighborhood during a hearing last month on a suit over an access easement across a neighboring property. The abutter has appealed, asserting that the judge’s legal theory was flawed...
YourArlington
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Ribbon cutting for YES headquarters draws large crowd
Arguably the largest attended ribbon cutting in recent years and certainly with the longest ribbon – about 40 feet – was the Oct. 29 ceremony opening the new YES (Youth Enrichment Services) headquarters at 267 Amory St., Jamaica Plain. The standing-room-only event in the third floor Martin’s Room...
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Just Across The River Is A Massachusetts City With Quaint Shops, Tasty Eats, And Quick Train Access Into Boston
Boston is home to one of the top five largest metro areas in the U.S. according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and that population sprawl extends into nearby communities that offer city amenities with a smaller town feel. Chelsea — which has a considerable immigrant population, mouthwatering food, and colorful storefronts — is one of those quaint cities. Part of what makes Chelsea so appealing is how easy it is to reach from Boston. In just a 10-minute train ride, visitors can immerse themselves in an entirely new city.
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Ed Flynn has a new challenger for his Boston City Council seat
Rachel Pearson, a community organizer and substitute teacher who lives in South Boston, is taking on Flynn. It may be a year away, but Boston’s 2027 election is already starting to take shape. Councilor Ed Flynn, a prominent and outspoken member of the City Council who has served on the body longer than any of his colleagues, has a new challenger.
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Boston is among the least pet-friendly cities for renters, new Zillow report shows
Advocates at the (MSPCA) say the reality in the state is much less welcoming for pet-owners than even this survey implies. Boston often ranks as a top city by many measures, but according to a recent analysis of Zillow’s rental listings, it’s near the bottom when it comes to being pet-friendly.
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...
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GBH Daily: Tartan Army rides again
☂️A rainy and chilly Friday the 13th, with highs in the 40s. Sunset is at 4:23 p.m. What are you up to this weekend? Hundreds of members of the Tartan Army, the Scottish soccer fans who made Boston a home base during the World Cup last summer, have exciting international football plans: seeing the New England Patriots play the Detroit Lions in Munich, Germany.
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A nurses' strike is averted, while a lack of urgency prevails on Beacon Hill
With less than eight hours to spare, Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses and Mass General Brigham late Wednesday managed to avert a potentially historic open-ended strike. Divided over cost-of-living increases, limits on temporary travel nurses and health insurance contributions, the parties negotiated for hours Monday and made "some progress" — but not enough to call off the strike. Even as Gov. Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu stopped by the session and called on the sides to strike a deal, it seemed likely thousands of nurses would end up streaming through Longwood Medical Area by 7 a.m. Thursday. No additional talks were scheduled.
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Boston landmarks invest millions to protect against rising seas, catastrophic flooding
Boston’s waterfront has helped define the city for centuries, but rising sea levels and the growing threat of coastal flooding are forcing some of the city’s best-known waterfront properties to spend millions of dollars to protect themselves.
WBUR
Healey worked 'behind the scenes' to help Brigham nurses reach contract deal
Gov. Maura Healey worked “behind the scenes” for months with Brigham and Women’s Hospital and its nurses to help them reach a contract deal and avoid an open-ended strike. In an interview with WBUR, Healey said she and her staff had “multiple conversations” with Brigham officials and...
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Friends of the Charlestown Navy Yard welcome Danamary Beane as incoming President
There’s a fresh breeze blowing through the Charlestown Navy Yard this season! On January 1, 2027, The Friends of the Charlestown Navy Yard (FCNY) will officially welcome Danamary Beane as its new president. Meanwhile, Lois Siegelman, who has passionately guided the organization, will be stepping up to assume the role of chair.
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New Bus Route Will Connect the Monadnock Region to Boston
Riverwalk Parking Lot bus stop. (Credit: KIERA MCLAUGHLIN / Ledger-Transcript) Peterborough opened its 24-hour Riverwalk Parking Lot in 2019 with the goal of connecting the town to a bus system. Seven years later, it’s finally happening. Greyhound Lines buses will finally put the Riverwalk bus stop to use starting...