Allston residents at ease with Harvard Business School construction
Several Allston residents said they are not bother by the announcement of Harvard University’s new business and administration building, called the Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Center, which will be constructed in March 2015 as part of Harvard’s new campus extension plan into the area. Jack Bringley, 59, a sales associate in Allston, said he does […]
Anti-fracking bill moves forward in Mass. Legislature
A bill that would ban natural gas drilling, commonly known as fracking, in Massachusetts for 10 years is moving forward in the Massachusetts State House after the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture approved it on Wednesday. Mass. Rep. Anne Gobi, house chair of the joint committee, said after testimony from both sides […]
34 percent of monetary donations went to charities, report suggests
With the holiday season in full swing, Mass. Attorney Gen. Martha Coakley warned residents to be careful to whom they donate money after a Wednesday report was released stating that in 2012, 34 percent of donated money for charities that hired solicitors actually went to the intended goal. It is the lowest percentage of money to get […]
Partnership between Boston, technology provider aims to help local businesses during holidays
On Small Business Saturday, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino announced a new partnership with Main and Me, a provider of web and mobile technology, to help local, independent businesses expand during the holiday season. Using the website or a smart phone, shoppers are able to virtually browse through goods offered by local businesses, according to a Saturday press release. […]
MBTA fare evaders could see increase in penalty fines
For the second time in two years, fines for illegal fare evasion on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority subway may increase, according to new legislation. The Joint Committee on Transportation passed legislation in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Wednesday that would increase the minimum fines for repeatedly going through turnstiles without paying from $300 to $600. “I’m […]
