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Senate acts to protect firefighters, increase “hot work” safety
BOSTON (3/28/2024)—Last week the Senate unanimously passed legislation to boost safety for people conducting “hot work”—welding, plasma cutting, and spark-producing construction—by requiring the state to [...]
Upham’s Corner neighborhood is now officially a Historic District by the National Parks Services
BOSTON –Recently, the Upham’s Corner neighborhood was designated a historic district and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park [...]
BPD arrest three after an “unruly party” in Dorchester.
At about 4:15 AM, on Sunday, March 31, 2024, officers assigned to District C-11 (Dorchester) arrested Luca Delguado Santos, 20, of Mattapan, Stephanie Ilma, 24, of [...]
A big thank you to Dorchester from the Woods School of Irish Dance
We would like to send our sincere appreciation to the following Dorchester establishments, Lucy's Tavern, The Erie Pub, Landmark, Blasis Cafe, Dorset Hall, The Lower [...]
Just Chicken Strolling a Dorchester Street on Monday
Why did the chicken cross the road.... Here's something you don't see every day. A chicken was strolling down Barry [...]
Historic Steeple in Codman Square removed from Second Church for repairs
Since 1806, the steeple of the Second Church has been a prominent fixture in the Codman Square neighborhood. Well, last [...]
3-way crash leaves three injured including a Boston police officer
A Boston police officer and two other people were taken to an area hospital on Thursday at 12:40am after three [...]
Council President Flynn, Councilor Liz Breadon and Councilor Gabriela Coletta to Hold Hearing on Pest Control on Tuesday, April 11th
BOSTON – City Councilors Ed Flynn, Liz Breadon and Gabriela Coletta will hold a hearing to discuss pest control in [...]
17-year-old from Dorchester arrested in connection with homicide investigation
From BPD News: Investigation Update: Juvenile Suspect Arrested in Connection to Ongoing Murder Investigation in the Area of 625 Shawmut [...]
4-Alarm Fire in Dorchester – 105 Cushing Ave.
Boston Fire is battling a 4-alarm fire at 105 Cushing Ave. in Dorchester. Heavy smoke and flames can be seen. [...]
MBTA Continues Aggressive Hiring Campaign, Offering $7,500 Sign-on Bonus for Multiple Positions
BOSTON – The MBTA today announced that, effective April 15, the MBTA will increase its sign-on bonus to $7,500 for applicants applying to a number [...]
Dorchester Traffic Stop Leads to a Couple Arrested on Gun and Motor Vehicle Charges.
From BPD News: At about 3:06 AM, on Saturday, April 1, 2023, Officers assigned to District B-3 Anti-Crime Unit (Mattapan), conducted a traffic stop which [...]
Owner of Stash’s Pizza indicted on new federal charges for forced labor
The owner of a chain of Stash's Pizza was indicted on new federal charges connected to the violent treatment of undocumented workers. Stavros Papantoniadis, 48, [...]
Loaded Gun and Spare Magazine Found at Dorchester Playground
From BPD News: At about 2:46 PM on Monday March 27, 2023, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) were dispatched to recover a firearm at [...]
UPDATE: A fight at the AMC Theater at South Bay ends with a father and two teen daughters in custody
Update via District Attorney Kevin Hayden's office BOSTON, March 28, 2023 – A Boston man is being held pending a dangerousness hearing after being charged [...]
Dorchester Man Suing Dunkin for Hidden Overcharges
What the hell? Universal Hub is reporting that Dorchester resident, Martin Kelledy has filed a lawsuit with the US District Court in Boston for Dunkin [...]
