The mystery surrounding at least one of the unexplained drones causing Americans to look toward the night sky in recent days was solved late Saturday evening, when Boston police arrested two men for flying their unmanned aerial device too close to Logan Airport. According to police, 42-year-old Robert Duffy of Charlestown and 32-year-old Jeremy Folcik … Read more
A Natick native who lived in San Jose for nearly 40 years but moved back to her hometown after she said the California city deteriorated because of its sanctuary commitment fears that the same could happen here if a town board approves a similar policy. The Natick Select Board is slated to vote this week … Read more
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu took a swipe at the state Senate for killing her plan to hike commercial tax rates, while the City Council swiftly opted to set tax rates based on a conciliatory recommendation from the city’s chief financial officer. The City Council voted unanimously to set the residential tax rate at $11.58 per … Read more
Disgraced former U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins criticized the feds for their “petty” and “de minimus” indictment of Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson over $7,000 while accusing her ex-employer of going harder after people of color. Originally Published: December 10, 2024 at 8:45 PM EST Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is … Read more
A federal judge presiding over the North End outdoor dining dispute has promised a ruling sooner rather than later after taking eight months to schedule an initial hearing. Judge Leo T. Sorokin has yet to decide on a complaint from a group of 21 neighborhood restaurateurs and the North End Chamber of Commerce that Mayor … Read more
Four business stakeholders who withdrew their opposition to Boston’s plan to hike commercial tax rates are rethinking their compromise with the mayor, given the latest city data that show homeowners won’t be hit with a dramatic tax increase. Originally Published: December 5, 2024 at 4:40 PM EST Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer … Read more
Bay Staters, it’s time to find your shovels and test out your snowblowers. Parts of Massachusetts are expected to see some snowfall this week, according to the National Weather Service’s Boston office. The chances are going up for two-plus inches of snow for spots west of Interstate 495. “Decent chance for accumulating snow across interior … Read more
“I’m proud of the tremendous amount of work we’re accomplishing,” MBTA General Manager Phil Eng said. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: November 25, 2024 at 3:12 PM EST Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s … Read more
The Boston City Council shot down a measure calling for a state takeover of the Election Department after this month’s ballot mess, but one opponent made it clear his vote wasn’t a ringing endorsement for a department that “screwed up pretty bad.” Originally Published: November 20, 2024 at 8:24 PM EST Read original article here … Read more
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu reaffirmed her decision to seek reelection in 2025 this week, saying that she plans to formally announce after her baby is born in January, as two potential challengers are still weighing whether to jump into the race. Wu, who first stated her intention to run for a second term alongside her pregnancy … Read more
