Police in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, are investigating a stabbing.
The Tewksbury Police Department said it searching for a man “who stabbed another person on the State Hospital grounds.” The department later identified that man as Brian …
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New call for breast milk donors: ‘A community of moms looking out for moms’
During the new year the nonprofit Mother’s Milk Bank Northeast sees a drop in donations, and right now they’re looking for donor moms to donate breast milk.
The nonprofit primarily services pre-term and medically fragile babies in the NICU, a…
Milton residents vote against zoning change to comply with MBTA housing law: What happens next?
After weeks of campaigning, voters in Milton, Massachusetts, chose Wednesday not to accept a zoning change that would add close to 2,500 housing units through town.
As a result, the town is now out of compliance with the state’s MBTA Communities Law.
“I’m very disappointed in the vote,” said Gov. Maura Healey.
State officials quickly criticized the decision from Milton residents.
“We put forward a big proposal to allow us to go out and do what we need to do when it comes to housing,” Healey said.
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell threatened legal action against the town.
“My office has made it clear that compliance with the law is mandatory,” she said on social media. “When a municipality elects to evade its responsibility to comply with the law, we will meet our responsibility to enforce the law.”
Cities and towns serviced by the MBTA were required to go through the rezoning process, with the intent of housing units being built near transit stops. Locals in Milton say they don’t fall into that category.
“Everyone wants high-speed transit. We don’t have it in Milton,” said Precinct 9 Town Meeting Member Georgia Lee.
After voting no, Lee says her decision was based on where these units would be built in relation to the Mattapan Trolley.
“You would get in your car, you would drive west, then you would park your car — if you could — then get on the trolley and proceed further west to get on the Ashmont T, and then proceed east to Boston,” said Lee.
As for what happens next, organizers say they want to coordinate with state leaders on a new zoning plan and a change to Milton’s rapid transit classification.
“I really hope we can work with the state on doing that, and then we can work on the goals of the actual legislation,” said No for Milton member Denny Swenson.
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City leaders consider plan to license Boston merchandise
Boston could soon have its own official merchandise, much like New York City.
City Councilor Sharon Durkan, who represents District 8, proposed a plan for the city to license Boston gear. The hope is not only to create revenue for Boston, but also to support small businesses.
“Maybe at some point, you’ll see ‘City of Boston’-branded mugs, hoodies, T-shirts and other swag,” Durkan said.
It would be very similar to what New York has had in place for over a decade.
“In 2009, they made over $24 million,” she said.
Durkan said she got the idea when her friend was wearing a New York Parks and Recreation hoodie.
“Proceeds went to the city of New York’s Parks Department, and I thought that it was such a great idea,” she said. “Like, what if we were able to have a revenue stream that supports our city departments and city work?”
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Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce CEO Jim Rooney says he supports this idea as long as small businesses are part of the conversation.
“That they are, in fact, able to benefit from something like this, and that maybe it doesn’t intrude in on things that they are already doing,” Rooney said.
According to Durkan, small businesses would benefit from the sales, as would local artists and designers. The city would earn money from royalties.
“I think our city creatives and our city tourism depends on people wanting to be part of our brand and our ethos and what we’re doing in the city of Boston,” Durkan said.
She says this proposal is in its early stages. The next step is scheduling a hearing to involve the public in the process.
Dave’s Hot Chicken opens in Boston’s Theatre District
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]
A California-based chain of dining spots focusing on Nashville hot chicken has opened yet another outlet in the local area, and this is its second within Boston itself.
According to a poster…
Suspect in deadly Worcester stabbing held without bail
The man suspected in a stabbing that killed a woman in Worcester Massachusetts, Wednesday evening was held without bail after his arraignment Thursday.
Sadrac Metellus, 29, faces charges of murder and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, th…
