Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Doggies, kitties, birds, Guinea pigs, mice, and more, have a new building to get check-ups at the Parkway Vet Hospital in West Roxbury.
Like a family with a big dog who needs a bigger home, the Parkway Veterinary Hospital had to expand due to increased clientele. "We have two different hospital buildings because we're servicing so many animals in and around the community," said Jennifer Bouchard, practice manager of Parkway Veterinary Hospital at 18 Spring St., in West Roxbury. "We needed more exam rooms." Thus Building B was built and opened recently, including more parking in the back of the very popular business. Also new to the practice are two veterinarians - Dr. Naomi Oliver and Dr. Jennifer Lysz, who join Dr. Irene Segal and her awesome Dalmatian, Tyco, and Dr. Sandy Higgins. Dr. Worsham recently moved south to another practice. Parkway Veterinary is offering the …
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The proposed sales tax free holiday weekend would be August 17 and 18.
State Rep. Ed Coppinger recently introduced late file legislation for a statewide sales tax holiday weekend in August. "It was brought to my attention by a constituent of mine that legislation for a sales tax holiday had not been introduced for this year. It’s great to see how involved my constituents are – this bill will benefit both consumers and business owners across the Commonwealth," said Coppinger, D-West Roxbury. "A sales tax holiday will enable individuals to save money while investing in our local businesses, which is vital for the improvement of our economy.” The proposed sales tax free holiday weekend would be Aug. 17 and 18. Coppinger pointed to past sales tax free holidays helping not only businesses during the slow …
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Debate to air on WCVB Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Another U.S. Senate election for Massachusetts is drawing to a close, with the two combatants set to square off one final time before voters head to the polls June 25. Democratic Congressman Edward Markey of Malden and Republican businessman and former U.S. Navy SEAL Gabriel Gomez will hold the last of three debates Tuesday evening in the race to fill the seat formerly held by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry. The debate will air live from 7 to 8 p.m. on WCVB (Channel 5). The debate will be moderated by R.D. Sahl of Boston University. The two previous debates for the candidates were held in Boston and Springfield. Recent polling has suggested an edge for Markey in the race. Both candidates have received visits from high-profile …
West Roxbury Main Streets 2nd Burger Wars started June 14 and ends on June 23 with 11 West Roxbury restaurants offering up their best burger to be determined by a survey and sales.
Monday, June 17, 2013
The following article is based on Massachusetts State Police press release, and where charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
A West Roxbury woman was arrested on drunk driving charges after a single motor vehicle crash in Westwood. On Sunday, June 16, around 2:45 a.m. Michelle Barrett, 20, of West Roxbury, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and a marked lanes violation, according to a Massachusetts State Police press release. Massachusetts State Police responded to the Exit 13 ramp in Westwood, and Barrett allegedly told police an animal had jumped in front of her vehicle causing her to drive into the guardrail. She also allegedly said she'd been drinking earlier at a friend's residence, according to the press release. After a field sobriety test Barret was taken into custody, and was eventually released on personal …
In addition to thunderstorms, the Boston area could see additional flooding.
Have outdoor plans today? If so, keep an eye to the sky. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for most of Massachusetts. The Cape and Islands are not in the watch area. A weak cold front is expected to approach Monday afternoon allowing for scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop. "This cool front is a slow mover up in northern New England right now," WHDH meteorologist Jeremy Reiner said on his blog. "This slow moving front will settle into our part of the world very late this afternoon bringing a chance of some scattered t-storms." The NWS says a few of the storms will become strong to severe, with large hail, damaging wind gusts and cloud-to-ground lightning. Heavy rainfall is also expected in …
More than $47 million has been donated to One Fund Boston, which will be dispersed to victims' families and survivors of the Boston Marathon bombings.
The deadline to submit claims to One Fund Boston passed on June 15, but the last few are still coming in. "We continue to receive claims that are timely filed – we are up to 200 – I expect we will receive deliveries all throughout the day and tomorrow that are timely filed," said Camille Biros, deputy administrator of the One Fund, to Patch on Monday. More than $47 million had been raised as of Monday morning by corporate and individual donors, according to the One Fund Boston website. Biros said 188 submitted claims had been received as of June 14, adding she expects the total to rise by the end of Monday. "Payments are right on schedule to be made beginning June 30 (July 1 since June 30 is a Sunday). Donations continue to be received …
The self-guided tour entitled 'We’re Flowering in West Roxbury features six residential gardens, as well as three public sites. Gardens are awesome!
This year's Evening Garden Club of West Roxbury's annual self-guided garden tour “We’re Flowering in West Roxbury” is on Saturday. Flora, fauna, green, gold and glowing, will all be on display. From a cottage-style garden, to an award-winning English country romantic escape -- the featured residential gardens offer an array of leafy loveliness, native and exotic flora, and design motifs. “These are gardens that will capture your imagination and get your inner green thumb stirring,” said Ann Poulopoulos, a long-time club member, and current president and tour chair. “You’ll also see practical solutions to gardening challenges, such as an alternative to high-maintenance lawns and incorporating art into the landscape.” The tour is from 10…
District 4 Boston City Councilor Charles Yancey is keeping his name in both the mayoral and district races.
Longtime Boston City Councilor Charles Yancey plans to remain on the Sept. 24 ballot for both mayor and the District 4 seat he currently holds. "I'll be on both. I know it’s an unusual move. It may have not been done in recent history in Boston. But it is not unusual on the national level," Yancey told Patch. Yancey said constituents have requested that he remain on both ballots. "I’m asking voters for in District 4 to vote for me as their district councilor and for mayor. And out of District 4, I’m asking for their vote for mayor," he said. District 4 contains Mattapan and Dorchester, and a smart part of Roslindale will be in District 4 in January 2014 because of redistricting. Yancey said he has no plans to withdraw from either race by …
Joe B
3:59 pm on Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Like John Connolly did before all these guys jumped in after Menino said he was not running again. He was the only one with guts to run before. more ›