Posts Tagged ‘massachusetts’
Upper Crust responds to Globe article on ex-workers’ claims
Image tagged "bostonist" on Flickr by (V)oluntary (?)mputation . On Sunday, the Boston Globe published a heartbreaking story about alleged exploitation of Brazilian immigrant workers at The Upper Crust pizza chain. According to The Upper Crust, however, what's disappointing is how full of shit the [...]
Poll: Scott Brown leads 2012 Senate contenders
Even with potential candidates such as Gov. Deval Patrick and Vicki Kennedy, Democrats may not be able to beat Sen. Scott Brown in 2012, according to recent Public Policy Polling results . After recent criticism over his opposition to extending unemployment benefits and his recent support for the [...]
Poll: Scott Brown leads 2012 Senate contenders
Even with potential candidates such as Gov. Deval Patrick and Vicki Kennedy, Democrats may not be able to beat Sen. Scott Brown in 2012, according to recent Public Policy Polling results . After recent criticism over his opposition to extending unemployment benefits and his recent support for the [...]
Bite Size News, December 6: Pairs Edition
Image by brooksbos from photos tagged "Bostonist" on Flickr. Some of Scott Brown's Facebook friends are leaving unfriendly messages on his wall. On the other hand, Senator Brown may have made some new friends (and enemies?) by supporting the repeal of DADT. Congrats to Amanda Palmer , Kingsley [...]
Police: Driver faces 11th alcohol charge
A man arrested on a drunken driving charge in Seekonk over the weekend had an active Massachusetts driver's license when taken into custody, despite having 10 prior impaired-driving offenses on his record, authorities said. More here: Police: Driver faces 11th alcohol charge
Bill calls for court OK to foreclose
Secretary of State William F. Galvin plans to submit a bill next month that would force Massachusetts mortgage lenders to get court approval before seizing homes, in an effort to protect homeowners and address concerns about how foreclosures are conducted. Read the original here: Bill calls [...]
Hindu temple set to expand
New England's oldest Hindu temple is planning a $2 million addition that will provide its burgeoning community of devotees with more room for religious and cultural programs, as well as space to expand religious education classes for a new generation of American-born children. The rest is [...]
UMass Bus Crash to be Released Saturday
The unidentified driver of the Tour World charter bus loaded with University of Massachusetts at Amherst students that crashed on Vermont's I-93 highway in Putney yesterday was supposed to be released from the hospital today . The students were headed to Quebec on a ski trip. The bus held 44 [...]
Driver of bus carrying UMass students that crashed in Vermont expected to be released from hospital; no serious injuries reported
By Shelley Murphy and Travis Andersen, Globe Staff The driver of a bus that crashed on a Vermont highway yesterday... See original here: Driver of bus carrying UMass students that crashed in Vermont expected to be released from hospital; no serious injuries reported
Chad Finn: Gonzalez a great get for Sox
Wait, you mean this is actually happening? It seems like we've be pining for Adrian Gonzalez to come play first... More: Chad Finn: Gonzalez a great get for Sox
