Posts Tagged ‘city’
Sunny skies expected this weekend
Boston may have lit up its Christmas tree last night, but don’t expect the weather to cooperate. The city won’t be a winter wonderland anytime soon, according to the National Weather Service in Taunton, which forecasts a dry weekend. Though there will be clouds in the sky this afternoon and [...]
Sunny skies expected this weekend
Boston may have lit up its Christmas tree last night, but don’t expect the weather to cooperate. The city won’t be a winter wonderland anytime soon, according to the National Weather Service in Taunton, which forecasts a dry weekend. Though there will be clouds in the sky this afternoon and [...]
Occupy Boston encampment in downtown Boston is safe — at least for now
The current order barring the city of Boston from suddenly evicting Occupy Boston protesters who have camped out in the downtown area will remain in effect, while a judge ponders her next move in the case. Suffolk Superior Court Judge Frances A. McIntyre said today she would decide no later than [...]
Occupy Boston, city face off in court today; future of protester camp at stake
Lawyers for the Occupy Boston protesters and the city of Boston are facing off in court today in a hearing that could determine the future of the protesters’ Dewey Square tent city. In a hearing slated to begin at 9 a.m., a Suffolk Superior Court judge will weigh whether to grant protesters a [...]
Andover High sanctions students for hazing incident at Easton college
The Andover school system has taken disciplinary action against members of the Andover High basketball team for allegedly hazing teammates during a basketball camp at Stonehill College in Easton this summer. In a letter sent to parents and in a posting on the department’s website, Superintendent [...]
Menino administration, lawyers for Occupy Boston camp make cases in legal documents
As Occupy Boston protesters gear up for a Thursday morning court hearing, attorneys for the protesters and the city have filed dueling legal briefs to support their positions. The Menino administration insists the city should be free from judicial intervention if the administration decides to move [...]
Menino administration, lawyers for Occupy Boston camp make cases in legal documents
As Occupy Boston protesters gear up for a Thursday morning court hearing, attorneys for the protesters and the city have filed dueling legal briefs to support their positions. The Menino administration insists the city should be free from judicial intervention if the administration decides to move [...]
Menino administration pushes for right to end Occupy Boston encampment
The Menino administration has filed paperwork in its legal fight with the Occupy Boston protestors aimed at freeing the city from judicial oversight if the administration decides to move against the Dewey Square encampment. Menino spokeswoman Dot Joyce said the city on Tuesday filed 200 pages worth [...]
Two arrested for fatal shooting in Lawrence
LAWRENCE -- A 39-year-old man was shot and killed on one of the city’s busiest streets this afternoon, and two men were quickly arrested and charged with his murder. More: Two arrested for fatal shooting in Lawrence
Few problems reported on roads as holiday getaway begins
After a fairly average rainy-morning commute, traffic is beginning to pick up this afternoon, which is expected to feature a flood of people heading home from work as well as making getaways for the holidays. Traffic is jammed on parts of Interstate 93 north and south of Boston, as well as on [...]
