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EXCLUSIVE: Ex-RNC chiefs rip Steele speaking fees
Michael S. Steele, Republican National Committee chairman, is using his title to market himself for paid appearances nationwide, personally profiting from speeches with fees of up to $20,000 at colleges, trade associations and other groups - an unusual practice criticized by a string of past party chairmen.
Questex Media Group completes sale to senior lenders, forms new company
Questex Media Group, Inc. has completed the 363 sale of the businesses to a new company, Questex Media Group LLC , held by a group of its senior lenders.
C&K Components recently announced that for applications in the automotive, consumer electronics, medical, marine, and other industries, they will be supplying the complete module including the switch and fully decorated face surface with painted and laser-etched buttons and company graphics, in addition to the wire harnessing.
Days are Numbered: City councilors yesterday unanimously voted to prohibit texting while driving.
"It highlights the issue, which is good," Sen. Steven A. Baddour said of Boston's home-rule petition that, if approved by state legislators, would impose fines ranging from $100 to $300 for violators pulled over for texting while driving in the Hub.
Fresh from the classrooms of Tufts to the stage of NBC's 'The Sing-Off,' the Beelzebubs compete for glory Despite their khakis, ties, and jackets, the all-male Beelzebubs are no fans of uniformity.
Press cameras were finally allowed inside the largely completed Newton North High School as city and construction officials gave the media a tour Monday of the most expensive public school in state history.
Newton mayor plans 2-day inauguration
Newton's new mayor, Setti Warren, today announced he will kick off his administration with a two-day inauguration celebration centered on the theme ''Newton Comes Together.'' ''I believe we can come together and work together to move Newton forward again,'' the mayor-elect said in a release.
Some Newton retirees collect six figure pensions
Some city of Newton retireees collect six figure pensions, according to a review by the Globe.
Newton takes stock of hefty pensions, including six over $100,000
A handful of Newton retirees are collecting six-figure pensions, including the city's former police chief and a former top administrator in the school system, part of a multimillion-dollar liability for retirees that has some city officials and outside observers worried.
Newtona s mayor-elect will fire all predecessora s staff members
Newton mayor-elect Setti Warren fired the entire staff of the city's executive office yesterday, along with four other city officials.
Beacon Hill Roll Call: Dec. 11
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. There were no roll call votes in the House or Senate last week.
Fitness Center Leases 2,500 SF In Newton
Gymnasia LLC has signed a long-term lease for 2,500 square feet at 1001 Watertown St.
Panera Bread faces struggle in Newton
This isn't the first time Newton has stood out from other Massachusetts communities, but it might be one of the more telling examples, cutting to the heart of the identity of a city that struggles to feel like a town.
Attorney General Martha M. Coakley coasted across the finish line tonight, handily defeating the well-financed campaigns of three other Democrats to capture the Democratic Senate nomination and set up a final election contest against Republican primary winner state Sen.
He followed his dream, but reality has hit hard
It's that time of year where we're pelted with charity cases. Bell ringers outside Walgreens.
Great Hotels in Newton, Massachusetts
Boston has to offer and can enjoy a few attractions unique to Newton. Points of interest include the Jackson Homestead, built in 1809 and a crucial point on the Underground Railroad and Crystal Lake, a 33-acre naturally occurring lake where guests can row, swim and fish during the summer months.
The parents of Puerto Rican folkoric artist Roberta Cepeda created La Familia Cepeda and took the percussion-driven musical traditions bomba and plena around the world.
Newton anti-war protesters denounce Obama plan
As an unseasonably warm December wind gusted through Newton Centre, 25 peace activists stood on the corner of Centre and Beacon Streets tonight holding signs protesting President Obama's recent announcement of troop escalation in Afghanistan.
On Black Friday, some hit stores to shop, others visit tree farms to chop
They are the true believers of the tannenbaum, crusaders of the Christmas tree. They shun the long lines and mall madness of Black Friday to trek out to neat rows of evergreens lining the fields at Massachusetts farms.
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