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June 1 Archived Stories
Thursday, June 1, 2006
Mayor aims for safer streets with gun buyback
Mayor Thomas Menino stood beside officers from the Boston Police Department and community leaders on Tuesday morning atop Meetinghouse Hill to announce the return of a citywide gun buyback program that will reward anyone willing to surrender a handgun with a $200 Target gift certificate.

Plans for landmark community center rolled out in Uphams-Dudley
As important milestones are reached, residents this week had a chance to questions the architect who is designing a state-of-the-art community center on Dudley Street in Uphams Corner.

A.J. Wright to set course for Fields Corner Mall renovation
The Fields Corner Mall's facelift will largely be determined by its newest tenant.

Civic committee hears plans for re-use of Burger King property
A development company has reached an agreement to purchase the former site of Burger King at 960 Morrissey Blvd., and this week presented their vision for the future of the site to the Planning Committee of the Pope's Hill Neighborhood Association.

Carney delivers first baby in six years
Emmett Joseph Baker surprised his parents and the staff at the Carney early last Sunday morning.

DCR strikes out on park maintenance, little leagues say
Regular maintenance of state-run parks is an ongoing problem according to coaches in local youth baseball leagues.


2006 Dorchester Day Parade

Your official Parade Roster

Ten Questions with T.J. Burke, Mayor of Dorchester

Dennis Lehane discusses the latest film adaptation of one of his novels

An updated list of ways to know that you're OFD

Once the preserve of disapora, OFD sticks close to home too

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