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Life on the Corner: Birds of Passage, Part 2, The New Colossus

The history of immigration in this country is one of exploitation; the wealthy, property owning classes exploiting the poor and desperate. We saw this when our parents and grandparents immigrated to America and we still see it today. When cheap labor was needed, the gates to the United States were thrown open and a tidal Read More…

Partial Collapse of Building Under Construction at 279 North Street

A building under construction at 279 North Street, at the corner of Fleet Street, partially collapsed on Saturday morning. No injuries were reported at the vacant property, but residents in an adjacent building were evacuated by Boston Fire Department as a result of a damaged fire escape. Witnesses heard loud noises shortly after midnight when Read More…

Tree Grants for Non-Profits

Are you a non-profit that wants to plant trees?

The Grow Boston Greener initiative is offering grants of $250 to $2,500 to plant and maintain new trees for non-profit organizations such as community development corporations, school foundations, community health centers and local open space and environmental groups.

Applications must be received or postmarked by Friday, February 12, 2010.  Awardees are encouraged to plant trees of a minimum of 2” caliper.  Trees must be planted by June 1, 2010.  For more information including applications, planting tips, and a list of suggested tree species appropriate for Boston’s climate, please go to www.cityofboston.gov/parks/streettrees/growbostongrants.asp.