Thursday, May 23, 2013
The five-year plan includes funding for a new accessible playground near Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and other projects across the city.
The mayor last week announced a plan to invest $1.8 billion over the next five years in capital projects across the city, including $1.6 million for a new park near Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in the Charlestown Navy Yard. At a press conference held Friday, May 17 outside the recently opened hospital, Mayor Thomas Menino discussed some of the 341 projects included in the city’s five-year capital plan for fiscal years 2014-2018—projects that will improve and maintain the city’s roads, buildings, technology and play spaces. The five-year capital plan will "create 460 construction jobs in FY2014" and will "transform city neighborhoods, learning, recreation and streets,” according to a press release from the mayor’s office. “Our city …
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Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
300 W 1st St, Boston, MA
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Gov. Deval Patrick will honor those killed in action at a 10 a.m. ceremony Thursday.
Visitors to the Boston Common may have noticed a patriotic sight starting Wednesday afternoon: thousands of small American flags planted not far from the intersection of Beacon and Charles streets. The flags were planted by volunteers with the Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. According to their website, the volunteers planned to plant 33,000 flags this year for each military service member from the Bay State who has given their life in service to America since the Civil War. On Thursday, Gov. Deval Patrick will honor those lost in a ceremony at the site at 10 a.m. The ceremony will include the reading of names of those who have died during operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and Noble Eagle by…
Administrator Kenneth Feinberg is urging people to submit completed claims by June 15 and is offering help filling out the forms.
One Fund Boston administrator Kenneth Feinberger is urging Boston Marathon bombing victims to get claims in before the June 15 deadine. “You would be amazed at how people in grief, with all sorts of uncertainty about their lives, don’t file. File at the last minute. File claim forms written in crayon,” Feinberg told the Boston Herald. Funds are scheduled to start being distributed on June 30, with the three families who lost a loved one to receive around $1 million. Next, those who suffered double amputations or more would receive funds, then single amputees, then those who required an overnight hospital stay. The final protocol for dispersing funds can be viewed on the One Fund site. Downloadable claim forms are available through the One…
Named in memory of Charlestown High School graduate Alray Taylor, the program helps students return to school for post-secondary degrees or certificates.
Boston public school students who are looking for a second chance at college are encouraged to apply for a scholarship program designed to help them earn that degree. The Alray Scholars Program offers scholarships of up to $5,000 for public school students who left college early and want to go back for their degrees. The scholarship is named in memory of Alray Taylor, a Mission Hill native and Charlestown High School graduate who left college early but had plans to return when he was tragically shot just a few days before his 22nd birthday, in August 2006. “Alray's death was crushing to the many family and friends who had been touched by his warm heart. The Alray Taylor Second Chance Scholarship was founded to honor his memory by assisting…
Watch tonight at 6:30 p.m. on BNN-TV.
This week's Charlestown Live program will feature host Billy Boyle with guest the Rev. Daniel Mahoney, pastor of St. Francis de Sales Church in Charlestown. Memorial Day remembrances will be discussed with the 40th anniversary of St. Francis de Sales holding a memorial Mass in honor of all veterans on Sunday, May 26 at 11 a.m. Boyle is the Americanism officer at the James W. Conway Bunker Hill Post 26 of the American Legion, having served as post commander twice and chief marshall of the Bunker Hill Day Parade. Fr. Mahoney has been serving this special Mass for well over 26 years. He is also the principal chaplain for the Boston Fire Department The show can be seen live on Thursday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. on Boston Cable BNN-TV Channel 9, RCC…
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St. Francis de Sales Church
303 Bunker Hill St, Charlestown, MA
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Deadlines, events and other items you should know about on May 23 in Charlestown.
1. Rain: Today will be cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms and patchy, dense fog before 11 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. More rain, heavy at times, is expected in the evening. High: 74, Low: 61. 2. Whole Foods update: Hear the latest on the new Whole Foods Market that’s opening soon in the former Johnnie’s Foodmaster location at a community meeting hosted by the Charlestown Neighborhood Council Basic Services Committee tonight at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus hall (545 Medford St.). 3. Memorial Day observance: Boston’s Memorial Day observances begin today with a service at 10:30 a.m. at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on the Boston Common. Hosted by the Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund, the event …
Who’s NOT planning a BBQ this weekend? If the weather holds and you’ve got propane or charcoal, chances are, you’re grilling something with your friends and family. Here, new ideas for keeping your costs down. Sponsored by Home Depot.
Here at Patch, we like to be thrifty, so we talked to two barbeque experts and uncovered some really good ideas to help you save money on your next outdoor party. 1. Start with a marinade. This means planning ahead—say, Friday. But it’s worth it, said Rick Browne, host of Barbeque America on PBS, because you can pass up that well-marbled ribeye steak and buy a less tender and less expensive choice to grill like a flank steak or chuck steak. Just marinate it or brine for one or two days and then cook long and slow on the barbeque grill to break down tissues but maintain moisture. “You need to include an acid in the marinade, perhaps juice, vinegar or soy sauce, but avoid cola which is so acidic it can turn meat into a soggy mess.” Try …
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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Outgoing lieutenant governor said recent controversies had nothing to do with decision to resign.
Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Tim Murray said none of the controversies that have dogged him during his tenure on Beacon Hill contributed to his decision to announce his resignation. In a press conference at the State House Wednesday, Murray said his final day on the job will be June 2. The next day he will take over as president and CEO of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce where his salary will reportedly be around $200,000. In January, Murray said he had no intention of running for governor when Gov. Deval Patrick's term expires in January 2015. "This has been a very difficult but empowering decision," Murray said. "It has been an honor to serve as lieutenant governor." Patrick called Murray an "outstanding partner" during his time in …
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During a confrontation with the FBI and the Mass. State Police, a Florida man was shot and killed and an officer was injured.
One man is dead and an agent is injured after a confrontation between the FBI and Mass. State Police in connection with the Boston Marathon bombing in the Orlando area on Wednesday morning. The FBI on Wednesday morning said an agent, two Massachusetts State Police troopers and other law enforcement personnel were interviewing an individual in connection with the Boston Marathon bombing when he attacked the agent. The FBI identified the person shot and killed as Ibragim Todashev, 27. During the confrontation, Todaschev was shot and killed and the agent sustained non-life threatening injuries. "As this incident is under review, we have no further details at this time," the FBI said.
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