Your Town
The news, events, and people of your neighborhood
Scituate
Scituate searching for a new town accountant
A little over a year after Scituate officials found someone to replace their longtime town accountant, officials will begin the process anew.
Dorchester
Tickets still available for Dot Day 10K Cocktail and Cash Golden Gala
As Dorchester Day nears so do all the great events that make up the celebration, including the 10K Cocktail and Cash Golden Gala.
Back Bay
Canadian letter-writer pledges support to Boston
A Canadian with a deep affection for Boston is hoping his words of encouragement can help bring not only solace but also financial support to people and families recovering from the Boston Marathon bombings.
Newburyport
Pilot program lets bikes board rush-hour commuter trains between some Newburyport-Rockport stations
The MBTA launched a pilot program this month that allows passengers to bring bikes aboard commuter rail trains between certain stations on the Newburyport-Rockport line during morning and afternoon rush hour travel times.
Jamaica Plain
Curious tar-covered cat rescued from Boston construction site is up for adoption
A curious cat wandered into a Boston construction site and found himself in some serious tar-ouble.
South Boston
Residents call for vacant city-owned parcels to be used as parks, other open space
As the city looks to offload two abutting parcels at West 2nd Street and West 1st Street, neighbors have voiced strong support for an open space or park use at the lots.
Dedham
Dedham Food Pantry expresses thanks for food drive
Lindsay Barich, the president of the Dedham Food Pantry Board of Trustees, wrote a letter of thanks to all who participated in the recent Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.
South End
Two illegal street tree removals prompt Boston officials to issue warning
After two different contractors illegally removed street trees in Boston’s South End, city officials issued a reminder this week warning that removing street trees without review or approval from Boston’s tree warden is prohibited and will lead to fines.
Snapshot
Community budget per person, 2012
Take the town budget and divide by the number of residents, and you get this chart. See where your town ranks. Summer communities -- with high warm weather populations but low permanent populations -- dominate the list. Wealthy communities, such as Weston, Lexington, and Cohasset are also ranked high.
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