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New Report Supports Mayor’s Proposed Ordinance to Regulate Short-Term Rentals

The Alliance of Downtown Civic Organizations has released a follow-up report in conjunction with their strong endorsement of Mayor Walsh’s amended ordinance on short-term rentals. The ADCO study shows that AirBnB is growing rapidly in Boston, with more than 200 new units listed per month. The city also has one of the highest concentrations of Read More…

Frigid Valentine’s Day Manhole Fires Cause Power Outages

Boston Fire responded to underground manhole fires likely caused by cold-related transformer troubles in the North End and East Boston on Sunday, according to Eversource. Approximately 100 people lost power due to an underground manhole fire near the intersection of Prince and Salem Streets in the North End. Electrical equipment troubles are also believed to have Read More…

Honoring Sr. Eileen Harvey; Retiring After 28 Years at St. John School [Photos]

Saint John School graduates, parents and friends joined to honor Sr. Eileen Harvey, longtime Principal who has served for 28 years at the parochial school in Boston’s North End. A retirement party was held on June 9, 2012 at the U.S. Coast Guard Base with food from Billy Tse and dessert from Mike’s Pastry. DJ Read More…