Boston Mayor Thomas Menino said anti-gay stance is an 'insult' to the city. Big-named conservatives supporting the restaurant.
The incident occurred at about 4 a.m. Wednesday on Treble Cove Road in Billerica.
The board issued warnings to Foodland Halal Market and Pizzeria Villafranca during the meeting on Wednesday.
Included as an amendment to a bigger jobs bill, the update would expand the bottle redemption law to include plastic bottles used for water and juice.
The bill both aims to ensure violent criminals stay behind bars while easing prison overcrowding by reducing drug-offense penalties.
Board members voted 6-0 to recommend favorable to Town Meeting the zoning change from general industrial to open space.
A message from State Sen. Kenneth Donnelly on the passage of a bill he says "Promotes efficiency and performance management in state agencies."
Town Clerk Amy Warfield presented retiring Board of Registrar member Robert MacDonald.
Superintendent of Public Works John Sanchez and the Board of Selectmen gave certificates of appreciation to DPW member Rick Haynes.
Several neighborhood will have spraying done between dusk and 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17 and Wednesday, July 18.
In our inaugural “Red Commonwealth" survey, influential Republicans paint an early picture for November's general election
Burlington's state senator meets a famous colleague.
U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren joined us live on July 13 to answer your questions. Here's a short recap of the Q&A session.
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U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren answered questions from Patch readers.
David Howard will be a consultant for the Fionda campaign.
With a live Q&A chat coming up on Friday, Patch wants to know what questions you'd as the U.S. Senate candidate from Massachusetts.
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Incumbent Congressman defends wife, denies any ethical lapses, in response to media reports that Eremian brothers say he knew of illegal activities.
The bill increases public aid while not raising taxes.
It will cost more to ride the T starting this weekend — and some routes will have decreased service.
The congressman's brother-in-law spoke out against him after the sentencing.
Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown and his Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren react to the Supreme Court's decision on the Affordable Care Act.
Justices voted 5-4 in favor of keeping the law.
The first Bobby’s Burger Palace in the Commonwealth should open in the fall.
David Fionda is seeking the Democratic ticket for the 21st Middlesex District.
The funds will be used to hire a landscaping engineer to finish the planning of the final stage of the renovation project.
Patch Snap is an occasional post that features pictures from around Burlington or Burlington residents out and about.
Democratic candidate Elizabeth Warren has agreed to more debates than the Republican senator and has called on Brown to agree to more.
A letter to the public from Rep. Charley Murphy.
State. Rep Charles Murphy of Burlington has served in the House since 1997.
First, New York. Now, Cambridge and possibly even Brookline are mulling the idea of legally restricting the size of some sodas as a way to fight the obesity problem. What do you think?
Ballot to be finalized by AG's office on July 3.
Employees at Town Hall will be walking in support of Eve, the three-year-old granddaughter of a colleague who has Erwin's Sarcoma.
The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Burlington and Middlesex County.
Town Administrator Robert Mercier, after 30 years of public service, sat in on his final Board of Selectmen meeting before retirement.
Assistant Town Administrator Thomas Hickey informed members of the Board of Selectmen last night that the historical building was vandalized over the weekend.
Here's a recap of Friday's live chat.
Have questions for the Republican congressional candidate?
A letter to the editor from Town Meeting Member Gary B. Kasky.