Is a property tax surcharge coming to Boston?
The push to boost property taxes in Boston to fund housing, parks, and historic preservation will face a key test Tuesday when City Council members hold a public hearing. Housing advocates are leading a campaign to create a Community Preservation Act in Boston, with a 1 percent surcharge on property tax bills. It would generate as much as $20 million a year. They’re aiming for a spot on November’s ballot, saying the funding could help to ease Boston’s housing crunch while paying for new parks ..>> view originalCeltics take care of Suns in Finals 'rematch'
PHOENIX -- The Suns chose last night to honor their 1976 squad, but maybe the timing was a bit off.Those so-called Sunderella Suns made it to the NBA Finals that year, but the several team members who made it to the celebration were treated to an unpleasant flashback. Forty years later, they got to watch the Celtics beat the Suns again.In '76, it was four games to two; last night, after some very anxious moments for the Bostonians, it was 102-99.And the "Let's go Celtics" from the Greenhearts in..>> view originalBoston College beats Minn.-Duluth 3-2 to reach Frozen Four
Teddy Doherty scored two goals, Thatcher Demko made 26 saves and Boston College held off Minnesota-Duluth 3-2 on Saturday night in the NCAA Northeast Regional final to advance to the Frozen Four.The Eagles (28-7-5) reached their record 25th Frozen Four. They won the last of their five national titles in 2012."I think it was one of our objectives and we measure our team by the number of trophies we win, not necessarily how many games we win," Boston College coach Jerry York said. "We are success..>> view originalBelgium authorities criticized for handling of Brussels attacks
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian riot police clashed Sunday with hundreds of right-wing hooligans at a temporary shrine honoring victims of the Brussels suicide bombings, as investigators launched fresh anti-terror raids, taking four more people into custody.Police used water cannon when scuffles broke out in front of the Bourse, which has become a symbolic rallying point for people to pay their respects to those who died in Tuesday’s attacks. Black clad men carrying an anti-Islamic State group banner w..>> view originalNBA Roundup: DeRozan and Patterson lead Raptors past Pelicans
NEW ORLEANS — DeMar DeRozan scored 23 points, Patrick Patterson had 16 and the Toronto Raptors snapped a two-game losing streak, beating the New Orleans Pelicans 115-91 on Saturday night to tie a franchise record with their 49th victory of the season.Toronto was never pushed by the Pelicans, who were down to just nine players on the active roster because of injuries. The Raptors shot 53 percent from the floor and the defense was nearly as good, holding New Orleans to just 43 percent shooting.Nor..>> view originalAnime Boston takes over Hynes Convention Center
Will Quach lowered his 6-foot-long sword from his armored shoulders after stepping off the escalator at the Hynes Convention Center on Saturday to make sure that the tip of the wood-and-foam weapon hadn’t been damaged by the low ceiling. After inspecting the silver-painted blade that he had spent months assembling at his home in Canton, Quach, 28, decided that everything looked OK. Advertisement He wanted the weapon in mint condition. Because at Anime Boston, a three-day soiree that draws an..>> view originalChristian Vazquez won't be on Red Sox' opening day roster
FORT MYERS — Christian Vazquez could be just what the depleted Red Sox pitching staff needs, but the defensive-minded catcher will not be ready to start the season on time.Manager John Farrell officially made the announcement Sunday morning.Vazquez remains far ahead of schedule in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, but the Sox have been careful not to push him too hard, too fast. Few catchers have gone through the surgery while the Orioles are still struggling to get Matt Wieters at full str..>> view originalAt private schools, a surge of Chinese students
EVERETT — Pope John XXIII High School once epitomized the parochial school experience, a concrete building where hundreds of poor Catholic children from Irish and Italian immigrant families sought a new future. For decades, a student from farther away than Malden or Chelsea stood out. Walk through the same doors now, and the tones of Mandarin Chinese bounce off the lockers. International flags fly between stained glass windows in a chapel-turned-dining hall. In one classroom, a crucifix hangs ..>> view original
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