For anyone who has tried to drive or walk on Commercial St. /Atlantic Ave. recently, you’ll appreciate the fact that it’s become an obstacle course. Some misguided individuals have decided to place “bump-outs” every so often, narrow the roadway by removing a lane and create bike lanes. This has to be one of the most Read More…
From local resident and researcher, Anne M. Pistorio, comes this street name article including a picture of the mid-17th century North End, complete with a windmill on the location now occupied by Copp’s Hill Burying Ground. Anne spent almost two years looking for this 1999 Boston Tab article and found it with help at the Read More…
It’s the “era of the city” and the time for working women equality, school choice and gun control. Those were some of the themes broadcast in Tuesday night’s State of the City address by Mayor Thomas M. Menino at Faneuil Hall. After recovering from a lengthy illness, the Mayor walked the 50 feet to the Read More…
