Letter: Thank You from AABA for Unofficial Mayor Donation

The American Arabic Benevolent Association received $2,000 in donations from the unofficial mayor of West Roxbury event.

  To the Editor: On behalf of the officers and board members, I wish to extend a thank you to the Patch/AOL for their generous donation of $2,000. Tony Saroufim and myself designated AABA as our favorite charity. The concept of the “election” was great, done in fun, but most important brought the community of West Roxbury together. AABA was established in 1974 and to date, we have accomplished the following: The James M. Salah Family Housing at Cheriton Heights, our 70 unit residence for seniors, is under construction.  Next year, the ribbon will be cut and the doors will be open to provide much needed elderly housing for seniors from all races and religions. The American Arabic Benevolent Association, Inc. stands proud to be Americans and…

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Caller: 'A Couple of Morons' Outside of BOA

Concerned resident wanted to know why people had pictures of President Barack Obama with a Hitler-mustache on Centre Street.

  A concerned West Roxbury resident called West Roxbury Patch in regards to "a couple of morons who have set up a table in front of Bank of America with a big poster of Obama with a Hitler mustache." As of 11:50 a.m. today there were two men "with a sign that says 'impeach Obama' and a sign that says 'pull over to stop Obama' for people driving by," said the resident who wished to remain anonymous. He said people were not pulling their vehicles over. "They're going after people who are going into the Bank of America parking lot and trying to get people going into the bank... They're waving and smiling trying to get people to talk to them and handing out pamphlets." The Bank of America security guard has already spoken to the individuals in…

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Looking for Owner of Biting Dog from Allandale Woods

A Jamaica Plain resident was at Allandale Woods with her dog when it was attacked by another dog. Can you help identifying the owner of the attacking dog?

  The following announcement was published on Jamaica Plain Patch by Patch user Amy Anthony after her dog was attacked at Allandale Woods. Can you help identify the owner/walker of the biting dog? My dog was attacked this afternoon at Allandale Woods and is severely injured. I did not get a chance to get the other dog's owner's information because I rushed to get my dog to the hospital. The other owner was an athletic caucasian woman with frizzy/curly blonde hair. She was walking two light colored golden retrievers and a cattledog/pitbull-looking mix. I believe this is the one that attacked my dog - and maybe one other dog - she referred to them as her "pack".   My dog is a very friendly yellow lab who was off-leash and approached her dogs…

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David Ertischek

12:34 pm on Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Thanks for the update, Chris.   more ›

Catholic Memorial School's Alumni Reunion June 8-9

CM's 1962 class will be celebrating its 50th reunion.

  Editor's note: The following is a press release. Alumni from the Catholic Memorial graduation classes ending in '2' and '7' are invited to this year's CM Reunion, to be held on the campus of Catholic Memorial School on June 8-9.    The Class of ’62, in particular, will be celebrating its 50th Reunion on Friday evening, June 8. The reunion will feature tours, the Catholic Memorial Memory Project, Mass, a class reception and dinner.  On Saturday, June 9, all reunion alumni will be invited to the tour the school (3 p.m.), hear a presentation from students and administrators (4 p.m.), celebrate Mass (5 p.m.), take class pictures and reminisce over a clambake dinner with classmates and faculty (6 p.m.). For more information on this year's …

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Restaurant News from Taste of West Roxbury and More

Restauranteurs weren't only dishing out food, they were also dishing out plans for new locations, restaurant features and more.

  Dishing dishes of fish is not on everyone's wishlist. But sometimes fish is what folks prefer, when it comes to West Roxbury food fare. Meat and potatoes, and vegetarian options are great, too. Oh, what the hey, put it all in one place, and let me choose.   Loose lips in the food business do not sink ships, in fact, it's quite the opposite, as having a buzz about your bistro, pizza place, or cafe, is wonderful to any owner's ears. At West Roxbury Main Streets' 1st annual Taste of West Roxbury, not only were folks talking about how spectacular and enjoyable the event was - still while eating - but the restauranteurs were dishing on their menus, locations and more. While Al Wadi's Executive Chef Walid Massad served hummus, grape leaves, …

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Patch Facts

5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 16

City Councilor Jackson calling for a hearing on recess and recreational activities in Boston Public Schools; and a free a cappella concert tonight at Roxbury Latin.

  "Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the five things in the comments section.

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Photos: Rainy City Track Championships

The first day of the BPS High School Outdoor Track Championships were yesterday at White Stadium.

  Photographer Richard Johnson contributed these photos in the rainy first day of the BPS High School Outdoor Track Championships held on May 14, 2012, at White Stadium.

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Car Stolen on Park Street, Returned Safely to Park Street

The car went missing overnight on May 12 and was returned the following day.

  A West Roxbury woman said her 1991 Oldsmobile Delta was stolen from Park Street, and the only way to operate the vehicle was properly using a breathalyzer device and having the key to the vehicle. The woman told District E-5 Police on May 13 around 1:15 p.m., that her car went missing sometime between 7:30 p.m. on May 12 and 1:30 p.m. on May 13. She said the car had the interlock device installed because her son had been convicted of OUI in the past. Around 1:45 p.m. the woman returned to the police station with her son, to report the car had been located in the area of Park Street and March Avenue. There was no apparent damage to the vehicle.

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