Honoring Our Fallen Brother:
NEVER FORGET
In tribute to Officer Collier’s character and values, MIT is in the process of creating the Sean A. Collier Memorial Fund. Donations received will be used to establish the Collier Medal – a commendation to be awarded to individuals who demonstrate the values of Officer Collier. To learn more about how to make a donation – please click on the enclosed link:
http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2013/letter-rafael-commemoration-details-0422.html
Traffic Advisory relative to area in and around Boylston Street
Boylston Street will continue to be closed from Berkeley Street to Mass Ave. On Tuesday, Newbury Street will be open to vehicular traffic. The Prudential Center will be open for business but only will be accessible from the Huntington Avenue Side.
Marathon Monday Street Closings – Please Take Note of the Street Closings Scheduled for Tomorrow’s Big Race
Seek Alternate Routes
•Starting @ 6:00am – All streets in the vicinity of Copley Square will be closed.
•Starting @ 9:30am – All streets in the Brighton area leading into the race route will be closed.
•Starting @ 9:30am – All streets east of Massachusetts Avenue, as well as, Mass Turnpike, Exit 22, eastbound Copley Square and all streets in the Brighton area closed.
•Starting @ 10:00am – All streets west of Mass Ave in the Kenmore Square, Audubon Circle area. Red Sox game begins at 11:05am.
•BEACON STREET: From Chestnut Hill Avenue to Brookline town line (Cleveland Circle). The entire length of Beacon Street in Brookline will be closed since it is part of the race route.
•BERKELEY STREET: From St. James Avenue to Newbury Street.
•BOYLSTON STREET: From Mass Ave to Arlington Street.
•CHESTNUT HILL AVENUE: From Commonwealth Avenue to Brookline town line (Ayr Road).
•CLARENDON STREET: From Commonwealth Avenue to Stanhope Street.
•COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: From Beacon Street to Gloucester Street and from Newton City Line (Lake Street) to Chestnut Hill Avenue.
•DALTON STREET: From Belvidere Street to Boylston Street.
•DARTMOUTH STREET: From St. James Avenue to Newbury Street.
•EXETER STREET: From Commonwealth Avenue to Huntington Avenue.
•FAIRFIELD STREET: From Boylston Street to Newbury Street.
•GLOUCESTER STREET: From Commonwealth Avenue to Boylston Street.
Rowdy Crowd Lands Five Under Arrest on Warrenton Street Downtown
At about 1:50am on Friday, March 29, 2013, officers from District A-1 observed a large crowd congregating in the parking lot area of 00 Warrenton Street.
Officers proceeded to Warrenton Street to monitor the crowd more closely. Once on Warrenton Street, officers observed more than 100 patrons lingering on the sidewalk and in the middle of the street. The crowd was boisterous and uncooperative. The officers’ attention was quickly drawn to a group of black females who were involved in a verbal confrontation that erupted into a physical brawl. Several officers from surrounding districts arrived on scene in an attempt to control the rowdy crowd. Officers had to draw non-lethal weapons (OC spray and batons) in efforts to disperse the crowd of combatants.
EMS responded on scene and treated individuals for OC Spray exposure.
Officers arrested four females, JESSICA RAMPONEAU, 23, of Dorchester charged with Affray, MERVELINE CHERY, 21, of Hyde Park, ERYN BAKER, 22, of Roxbury, ANGEL JONES, 20, of Dorchester all charged with Resisting Arrest, Affray, and Disorderly, Person. One male, RICHARD DINKINS, 23, of Randolph also arrested and charged with Resisting Arrest, Assault and Battery on a Police Officer, Affray and Disorderly, Person.
All are expected to appear in Boston Municipal Court on Monday.
‘Bouncer’ Arrested for Assault and Battery Outside Canal Street Club
At about 1:28 AM on Sunday March 24, 2013 officers from District A-1 (Downtown) responded to a call for a fight at 67 Canal St, Boston (Grand Canal).
On arrival officers observed approximately 10 individuals in the street across from the Grand Canal engaged in a verbal and physical altercation. Witnesses on scene reported to officers they observed the group in the club socializing earlier in the night, before an argument ensued. As the party of about ten males and females were removed outside, several patrons reported they were physically assaulted by the bouncer. Four of the victims in the group stated they received injuries after being kicked, punched and choked by the bouncer, who attempted to remove them from the Grand Canal. The victims further explained that they were taking a photo in the bar when they accidently bumped an unknown female. At which time an argument ensued between the two groups. A male identified as a bouncer for the club approached the large group, in an attempt to remove them from the club. Officers observed at least four victims in their twenties with visual injuries to their faces and heads. Two male victims and two female victims, all in their twenties, were transported to Mass General Hospital for treatment of their injuries.
After viewing a video of the alleged incident taken with a cell phone officers arrested, Sidney Phillips, 31, of Avon, for Assault and Battery by means of a Dangerous Weapon. He will be arraigned in Boston Municipal Court.
Schools Closed Tomorrow in Boston: Tuesday, March 19, 2013
National Weather Service has warned that tomorrow morning’s commute will be extremely difficult. With that forecast in mind, Mayor Thomas M. Menino today met with his Snow Team and Interim Superintendent of Schools John P. McDonough and the decision has been made to close schools tomorrow, Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
The latest forecasts indicate that Boston could see 8 inches of snowfall with the expectation for freezing rain, ice, and sleet throughout the morning’s commute. Residents and commuters should expect very slow traffic as the City’s plowing operations continue throughout Tuesday morning. For commuters coming into Boston tomorrow, public transportation will be the best route. The Mayor and his team will continue to monitor the latest weather reports.
All Boston Centers for Youth and Families sites will be OPEN tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. All children over age 6 are welcome, but youth under 12 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at drop-off to complete a short written form.
Boston Public Works crews are prepared for the storm. They will pre-treat the roads before the snow starts and will work throughout tonight and into tomorrow. The department will have 396 pieces of equipment on hand for the overnight.
Residents with weather-related questions or concerns should call the Mayor’s 24-Hour Hotline at 617-635-4500, or contact us via Twitter using @NotifyBoston. Residents should also visit www.cityofboston.gov/snow for latest updates and to submit requests and find information online.
Mayor Menino also reminds residents of the following:
• Do not throw snow back into the street. “Throwbacks” force the city to remove snow from the same street twice.
• Shovel out fire hydrants, catch basins and pedestrian ramps close to your home.
• Property owners are reminded to shovel snow from sidewalks that abut their homes and businesses and any handicapped ramps close to your homes or business.
• Do not double-park.
• Please check on elderly neighbors and others in need.
• For additional snow and cold weather safety tips, please visit www.cityofboston.gov/snow
St. Patrick’s Day History: JFK and his wife, Jackie, marching in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in South Boston
Marching in the St. Patty’s Day Parade
Safety Message for Students During Spring Break
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Spring break brings the opportunity for students to get away but it can also provide opportunity for would be thieves.
The Boston Police Department reminds students to secure their off campus housing units before leaving for ANY length, or extended period, of time. Check all the locks on doors and windows. Ask neighbors to watch the area around your home. Electronic devices are valuable and attractive to thieves, safeguard laptops, game systems, iPods and iPads. take them with you if at all possible. Do not let mail collect in mailboxes or on porches. Keep your apartment from being targeted, leave a light on a timer.
And finally, when you are at home, pay close attention to who’s coming and going from your multi-family dwelling or apartment building. Be sure anyone you do let into the building has a legitimate purpose for their visit.
The Boston Police encourages you to take a few extra minutes to do a simple security check before you leave your unit, it could help prevent you from becoming a victim.
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3 Days Away from the TNT Premiere of Boston’s Finest!!!
Boston’s Finest Premieres Feb 27 @ 9pm!!!