Tuesday, November 13, 2012
The mayor has been hospitalized for weeks with a viral infection, blot clot and compression fracture in his back. The other conditions have abated but the back pain has worsened, according to his physicians.
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino remains hospitalized with worsening back pain, according to his physicians at Brigham and Women’s hospital. Doctors Dale Adler and Charles Morris addressed the mayor’s condition in a Tuesday afternoon press conference at the hospital. Menino suffered a compression fracture in his back while in the hospital, which, coupled with a viral infection, and a blood clot in his leg, has left the mayor hospitalized for weeks. "The Mayor is doing quite well, and sends his regards," began Dot Joyce, chief communications officer for Boston. Joyce called the back pain a “minor setback” and said Menino was getting healthier every day. The doctors would not commit to a timeline for Menino’s release from the hospital or return to…
Friday, August 24, 2012
A new state law bans animal control laws that target specific breeds, nullifying a Boston regulation for pit bulls. Does the new law go to far?
Boston officials are fuming over a new state law that nullifies the city's pit bull muzzle law. According to the Boston Herald, Mayor Thomas Menino and City Councilor Ron Consalvo are among the city leaders criticizing the new state law, saying the city knows best when it comes to protecting the public from what many consider vicious dogs. The new state rule, supported by animal rights groups, bans breed-specific regulations, like muzzle and leashing laws for pit bulls or other types of dogs the public considers aggressive or violent. Does the new state law go too far? Should cities and towns get to decide what kinds of dogs need muzzles? Or do you believe the laws supporters when they say there's no data to support breed-specific laws? …
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Patch photographer Courtney Sacco captured the spirit of the Cook Street Playground re-opening on Thursday.
Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined Charlestown residents to unveil more than $280,000 worth in improvements to Cook Street Playground this past Thursday afternoon. Located at 15 Hill Street, the re-opening of Cook Street Playground is a local highlight in the Mayor’s ongoing commitment to the parks and open spaces in Boston. Improvements included two new play structures, seating, lighting and plantings. The playground was designed by CBA Landscape Architects LLC with community input, and was constructed by C. Naughton Corporation. Funding in the above mentioned amount for the design and construction was provided by the Mayor’s Capital Improvement Plan. As part of the Park Opening, the play structures were rededicated to Charlestown resident …
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