The Boston Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) has definitely seen better days. The fallout from the John Lynch alleged bribery scandal has trickled down to the ZBA itself and now Mayor Martin Walsh is calling for an investigation into the…
Author: John Lynds
Man Accused of Kidnapping Olivia Ambrose Sent to Bridgewater State Hospital
The Charlestown man arrested in connection with the disappearance of 23-year-old Olivia Ambrose has been sent to Bridgewater State Hospital for mental evaluation. Victor Pena, 38, who has lived in the Bunker Hill Housing Development for the past decade, was…
BPD Sends Out Christmas Warning about Deliveries
With only a few more days to place those online orders to arrive in time for Christmas, the Boston Police Department sent out several safety tips for the delivery of packages during this busy shopping season “During the holiday season, the…
Charlestown’s Jack Kelly Climbs to Mount Everest
There was a time in Jack Kelly’s life where he was stripped of everything. There were no creature comforts, no bed to sleep in and only a crippling heroin addiction that left him homeless. “When I first got sober back…
John Nucci Faces the Biggest Battle of His Life:Respected Former City Councilor, School Committeeman and Clerk Magistrate in Need of a Kidney Transplant
Throughout his political career, whether it was running for Boston School Committee, City Council or Suffolk County clerk magistrate, John Nucci has relied on the help of others to help him win. Now, Nucci needs the help of others more…
District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards Delivers Her Maiden Speech
At last Wednesday’s City Council hearing District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards delivered her maiden speech before the council. Edwards, who was elected to the Council in November, filed her first resolution calling for a hearing regarding real estate speculation…