Month: December 2012

State Aid Cuts

Just when we thought that we were out of the woods with regard to local aid reductions by the state, local officials across the Commonwealth were notified last week that there will be almost $9 million less in discretionary state…

Police Briefs 12-13-2012

Warrant Arrest 12/04/12 – Officers on Vine Street placed an individual under arrest for a violation of probation warrant issued out of U.S. Federal Court. Assault and Battery 12/05/12 – A victim on Pearl Street reported that as a result…

Obituaries 12-13-2012

Rose Carbonello Of Medford, formerly of Charlestown Rose M. (Carpenter) Carbonello of Medford, formerly of Charlestown, died on December 7. She was 67 years old. She was the beloved and loving wife of 47 years to Joseph S. Carbonello; devoted…

Shipyard Quarter’s Marina

The Boston Conservation Commission voted unanimously to fine the owner and trustee of the Shipyard Quarter’s Marina $25,000 per day until repairs are made to several of the piers which have created hazardous and unsafe conditions for years. The capacity…

Mayor Menino

No matter where any Boston resident goes, the talk ultimately turns to the health and future of Mayor Thomas Menino, who has been hospitalized for the last five weeks and is now at the Spaulding Rehab Center.  This Sunday, parishioners…

Police Briefs 12-06-2012

Drugs  11/26/12 – As a result of a drug investigation in the area of Austin Street, two individuals were placed under arrest charged for possession of a Class B substance with intent to distribute. Warrant Arrest  11/29/12 – Officers in…

Obituaries 12-06-2012

Paul John Leone Retired Master Pipe Fitter Paul John Leone passed peacefully on November 30 after a courageous battle with cancer. He fought a hard fight and never gave up. Paul was in the care of the kind, understanding and…