AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Boston Massachusetts. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:33:53 -0600 BOSTON, MA---At the conclusion of his cabinet meeting November 13, 2009, Governor Deval Patrick, Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray and members of... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/patrick-murray-administration-recognizes-mbta-employees-for-bravery-and-service-234062 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/patrick-murray-administration-recognizes-mbta-employees-for-bravery-and-service-234062 Government and Politics Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600      Four students from South Boston are on the current roster of the varsity football team at Archbishop... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/south-boston-students-strong-contingent-on-233722 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/south-boston-students-strong-contingent-on-233722 Sports and Recreation Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Lays out critical areas of focus on preserving affordable housing, creating workforce housing & bond financing; recommends Dirrane for vice-chair... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/governor-patrick-appoints-ron-homer-finance-expert-and-community-leader-to-chair-masshousing-233330 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/governor-patrick-appoints-ron-homer-finance-expert-and-community-leader-to-chair-masshousing-233330 Government and Politics Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Click here to view Funding Update for November 10, 2009 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/funding-update-for-november-10-2009-233442 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/funding-update-for-november-10-2009-233442 Government and Politics Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Community Development Finance Corporation to launch a Surety Bond Guarantee Program Boston, MA - Delivering on the themes of the Patrick-Murray... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/governor-deval-patrick-helps-small-building-contractors-compete-for-federal-stimulus-contracts-232821 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/governor-deval-patrick-helps-small-building-contractors-compete-for-federal-stimulus-contracts-232821 Government and Politics Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Everybody Wins! USA Selected as Featured Literacy Cause by TwitCause and Lionsgate, for the New Movie 'Precious' Online Campaign Utilizes Tweets to... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/everybody-wins-featured-literacy-cause-by-twitcause-lionsgate-for-precious-232905 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/everybody-wins-featured-literacy-cause-by-twitcause-lionsgate-for-precious-232905 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Medfield, MA -- 11/05/09 – Mitchell Construction Group Inc., a multi-award winning home remodeling design and build firm located in... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/mitchell-construction-group-wins-big-at-2009-bagb-prism-awards-233005 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/mitchell-construction-group-wins-big-at-2009-bagb-prism-awards-233005 Business and Professional Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 How does an employer prevent H1N1 flu (commonly known as swine flu) or your garden variety flu bug from infiltrating your workplace and your staff?... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/giving-your-employees-a-shot-in-the-arm-is-offering-your-employees-flu-shots-good-business-or-open-233047 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/giving-your-employees-a-shot-in-the-arm-is-offering-your-employees-flu-shots-good-business-or-open-233047 Business and Professional Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Massachusetts Wins $2 Million In Federal Stimulus Funding For Broadband Data Development And Mapping Boston, MA - On November 6, 2009, Governor... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/massachusetts-wins-2-million-in-federal-stimulus-funding-for-broadband-data-development-232233 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/massachusetts-wins-2-million-in-federal-stimulus-funding-for-broadband-data-development-232233 Government and Politics Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600     Massachusetts AFL-CIO President Robert J. Haynes said today that the voters of this state can be... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/massachusetts-afl-cio-commends-massachusetts-delegation-for-unanimous-yes-vote-on-health-care-232417 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/massachusetts-afl-cio-commends-massachusetts-delegation-for-unanimous-yes-vote-on-health-care-232417 Government and Politics Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Boston, MA--- The Vilna Speakers Series will hold a Fireside Chat with Alan Trefler, Founder and CEO of Pegasystems Inc. Alan Trefler founded... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/vilna-shul-hosts-fireside-chat-with-alan-trefler-231968 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/vilna-shul-hosts-fireside-chat-with-alan-trefler-231968 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Moody’s, Fitch, S&P affirm Commonwealth’s ‘AA’ credit rating with stable outlook following Governor’s FY10 budget... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/governor-patrick-s-budget-management-earns-approval-of-major-credit-rating-agencies-232048 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/governor-patrick-s-budget-management-earns-approval-of-major-credit-rating-agencies-232048 Government and Politics Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 with works on paper by Rembrandt van Rijn, Joseph Cornell and others Trevor Fairbrother: curator Promotion Title Howard Yezerski Gallery is pleased... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/john-o-reilly-art-from-four-decades-231343 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/john-o-reilly-art-from-four-decades-231343 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Mary Baker Eddy Library is celebrating the holiday season this year with “Caring for Christmas—a Nineteenth–Century American Story.” An... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/caring-for-christmas-a-nineteenth-century-american-story-231451 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/caring-for-christmas-a-nineteenth-century-american-story-231451 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Danish flutist Eva Østergaard, principal flute of the Royal Danish Opera, is the soloist for the second concert in this season's King's Chapel... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/old-and-new-music-for-flute-and-organ-in-king-s-chapel-concert-231097 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/old-and-new-music-for-flute-and-organ-in-king-s-chapel-concert-231097 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 BOSTON- On November 03, 2009, Governor Deval Patrick announced the nomination of a highly respected Department of Industrial Accidents Judge to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/governor-patrick-announces-nominations-to-the-district-and-probate-and-family-courts-231261 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/governor-patrick-announces-nominations-to-the-district-and-probate-and-family-courts-231261 Government and Politics Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 St. Cecilia Church celebrates the 10th anniversary of its 1999 Smith & Gilbert/Nobscot Organ with a FREE recital presented by the leading... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/10th-anniversary-concert-for-1999-smith-and-gilbert-nobscot-organ-in-boston-230591 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/10th-anniversary-concert-for-1999-smith-and-gilbert-nobscot-organ-in-boston-230591 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Patrick-Murray Administration Announces Statewide Series Of Public Informational Hearings On Small Business Health Insurance... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/patrick-murray-administration-announces-statewide-series-of-public-informational-hearings-230711 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/patrick-murray-administration-announces-statewide-series-of-public-informational-hearings-230711 Government and Politics Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Establishes Board Advisory Counsel, Will release MBTA financial analysis next week Boston – Moving forward with the state’s landmark... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/moving-forward-with-landmark-transportation-reform-governor-patrick-announces-massdot-board-230249 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/moving-forward-with-landmark-transportation-reform-governor-patrick-announces-massdot-board-230249 Government and Politics Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Roxbury, MA – One third of all homeless people in the United States grew up in a foster home. In... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/foster-teens-who-age-out-of-foster-care-deserve-a-fighting-chance-230389 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/foster-teens-who-age-out-of-foster-care-deserve-a-fighting-chance-230389 Clubs and Organizations Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Patrick Praises Outgoing Legal Advisors Clements and Pineault for Outstanding Service; highly-regarded boston attorney Mo Cowan appointed... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/governor-patrick-praises-outgoing-legal-advisors-clements-and-pineault-for-outstanding-service-229621 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/governor-patrick-praises-outgoing-legal-advisors-clements-and-pineault-for-outstanding-service-229621 Government and Politics Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Patrick Announces Over 23,000 Jobs Created Or Retained By $1.9 Billion In Federal Stimulus Investments Numbers submitted for first federal... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/governor-patrick-announces-over-23-000-jobs-created-or-retained-by-1-9-billion-229651 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/governor-patrick-announces-over-23-000-jobs-created-or-retained-by-1-9-billion-229651 Government and Politics Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Open Sundays For The Holidays! Monday - Saturday :  11:00 ~ 5:30 Sunday  : 12:00 ~ 5:00 Lynda Lowe's Exhibition Will Be On Display... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/arden-gallery-open-sundays-229789 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/arden-gallery-open-sundays-229789 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Barbara Krakow Gallery will be exhibiting at the Annual IFPDA Print Fair at the Seventh Regiment Armory, Park Avenue @ 67th Street, New York City .... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/barbara-krakow-gallery-s-annual-ifpda-print-fair-229848 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/barbara-krakow-gallery-s-annual-ifpda-print-fair-229848 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500