‘Boston City’ Archives
Conductor Benjamin Zander, former New England Conservatory teacher, apologizes for hiring sex offender as school videographer
Benjamin Zander, the world renowned conductor recently fired by the New England Conservatory, is apologizing for knowingly hiring a registered sex offender as a videographer for the school’s Youth Philharmonic Orchestra. Zander, 72, said last week that he had done nothing wrong by engaging [...]
Bridgewater-Raynham wrestlers used belts and broom handle to haze teammates, school superintendent says
Some members of the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School wrestling team hazed their teammates by hitting them with belts and a broom handle after what was considered sub-par performances, the school superintendent said. School Superintendent Jacqueline Forbes said “the incidents that occurred [...]
At Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s urging, Boston nonprofits boost contributions to city
Mayor Menino announced today that contributions from nonprofits increased 24 percent in the first half of the fiscal year. Read more: At Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s urging, Boston nonprofits boost contributions to city
Norwood native Keith D. Benson, an Army combat medic, was killed in Afghanistan, Pentagon says
Keith D Benson, a 27-year-old Army combat medic who grew up in Norwood, died Wednesday of an unspecified cause in the Paktika Province in Southeastern Afghanistan, close to the Pakistan border. Benson, who graduated from Norwood High School in 2002, was assigned to the Second Battalion, 28th [...]
Animal group says group of dolphins in Wellfleet have moved offshore
The animal welfare organization that rescued and released five dolphins on Cape Cod yesterday said they are standing by today, ready to take action if any more dolphins strand themselves in the coming days. Read more from the original source: Animal group says group of dolphins in [...]
More snow expected to hit region on Saturday
For the third time this week, snowplows will hit the streets of Boston tomorrow morning, according to the National Weather Service. See the rest here: More snow expected to hit region on Saturday
Patrick administration promises $5.2 billion in local aid, including $145 million jump in spending for local school districts
The Patrick administration today said it wants to send $5.2 billion in local aid to Massachusetts cities and towns in the next fiscal year, including a $145 million increase for local school districts. The bulk of the money -- $4.1 billion -- would be sent to municipalities in so-called Chapter 70 [...]
Lynn police ask public to help them track down hit-and-run driver who killed 68-year-old Lynn woman
Lynn police today asked the public for “little bits of information’’ they hope can lead them the driver of an SUV who drove into a 68-year-old woman, fatally injuring her during a rush hour crash Jan. 12. Luyiza Polak was crossing Lynnfield Street near Union Hospital around 5 p.m. when she [...]
Firefighters battle three-alarm blaze at old toy factory in Athol
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Woman jumps from car on Route 128, causes three-car collision, State Police say
A 49-year-old woman from Manchester-by-the-Sea caused a three-car collision on Route 128 in Danvers tonight after she leaped into the road from a moving vehicle, State Police said in a statement. After a preliminary investigation, a trooper determined that the woman was riding as a passenger in a [...]
