Month: October 2014

Thomas Menino dead at 71

By BOB SALSBERG The Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Thomas Menino, whose folksy manner and verbal gaffes belied his shrewd political tactics and effective use of technology to govern as Boston’s longest-serving mayor and one of...

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Essex Street grant coming

MELROSE — Mayor Rob Dolan and other city and state officials announced this week that Melrose has received $500,000 through the MassWorks Infrastructure Program for improvements to the Essex Street Corridor. The proposed scope...

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Beacon Hill hopefuls talk issues

MELROSE — The four people running to represent us on Beacon Hill were asked the following question: What is the November 4 election about? Here are their answers. STATE REPRESENTATIVE 32nd MIDDLESEX DISTRICT Incumbent Paul...

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