Category: Dorchester Reporter
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T-Mobile in crosshairs of non-profits, others over reimbursements for cell tower leases
A Dorchester health center says it is owed nearly $35,000 in back property-tax reimbursements from T-Mobile for a rooftop antenna on its building. It’sa dispute that real estate attorneys and telecommunications specialists say reflects a broader, largely hidden problem affecting…
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Cedar Grove Gardens 2.0 —New store now open in Ashmont’s Treadmark building
Two years ago, Richard O’Mara closed Cedar Grove Gardens after running the floral and gift shop at 911 Adams St. for more than 44 years. He wanted something less demanding and transitioned to a floral studio, where he made floral…
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Punjabi dance competition draws 1,300 to the Strand
As the lights began to dim, a symphony of drums intensified, competing with the cheering voices of more than 1,300 spectators in a sold-out Strand Theatre as stragglers, carrying cups of chai and mango lassi, followed ushers to their seats.…
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Shattuck Awards go to three from Dorchester
Three Dorchester residents will be recognized this week as recipients of a Henry L. Shattuck Award, one of Boston’s highest honors for public service. Each year, the Shattuck Public Service Awards, administered by the Boston Municipal Research Bureau, a non-partisan…
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EPA finalizes cleanup plan for Lower Neponset
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its plan to clean hazardous pollutants out of a 3.7-mile stretch of the Neponset River, the landmark waterway that runs 29 miles from Foxborough into Dorchester Bay. The project will target those…
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After big win, Ruthzee Louijeune says she’s ready for more work
City Council President Ruthzee Louijeuene won re-election handily Tuesday, finishing far out in front in a field of eight candidates. But she said she’s not celebrating — she’s getting back to work. Topping her to-do list: exploring whether the city…
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State and city officials urge forward motion with Morrissey panel’s final report in hand
State legislators and city officials are determined to move forward on the re-design of Morrissey Boulevard following the release of a final report by a state-appointed board last month. The Morrissey Boulevard Commission approved a draft of their findings last June with…