Overall, jet skis work better in waters that are more protected and shallow, said Gillan. In addition to that, officers had to store their radios, weapons, and gear in waterproof bags inside the jet ski, which created some “obvious tactical and communications problems,” said Gillan.

THE PHOENIX MEDIA GROUP ANNOUNCES ITS PLANS TO LAUNCH NEW WEEKLY MAGAZINE, THE PHOENIXAugust 1, 2012 (Boston, MA) – The Phoenix Media/Communications Group, one of New England’s largest independently owned news companies, shakes up the city’s media landscape today with the exciting announcement of its plans to launch a new glossy  weekly magazine for greater Boston called The Phoenix. When it hits the market in early fall 2012, The Phoenix will replace the media group’s existing Boston publications: STUFF magazine and The Boston Phoenix, which has served as one of the country’s regional Continue reading >>>

The Phoenix Media/Communications Group announced plans today to launch a weekly magazine for Greater Boston called The Phoenix. The magazine will replace the media group’s existing Boston publications Stuff magazine and The Boston Phoenix when it hits the market in early fall, the company said, adding the magazine will combine “journalistic prowess” with “lifestyle appeal.” Carly Carioli, editor-in-chief of The Boston Phoenix, an alternative weekly that has existed for over 45 years, will lead the editorial team at The Phoenix. The Phoenix Media/Communications Group’s The Providence Continue reading >>>

By Chris Reidy, Globe Staff The Phoenix Media/Communications Group, a Boston-based independently owned news company, said it will replace its STUFF magazine and its Boston Phoenix alternative weekly with “The Phoenix,� a glossy weekly magazine that plans to combine the content of both its predecessors. With free distribution throughout Greater Boston, the new magazine aims to provide readers with “a richer experience,� and it is set to reach the market in the early fall, the company said. The content will combine the lifestyle appeal of STUFF with the journalistic Continue reading >>>

The Phoenix Media/Communications Group, a Boston-based independently owned news company, said it will replace its STUFF magazine and its Boston Phoenix alternative weekly with “The Phoenix,” a glossy weekly magazine that plans to combine the content of both its predecessors. With free distribution throughout Greater Boston, the new magazine aims to provide readers with “a richer experience,” and it is set to reach the market in the early fall, the company said. The content will combine the lifestyle appeal of STUFF with the journalistic approach of The Boston Phoenix, the company said. Carly Continue reading >>>

The Oak Square YMCA, along with all branches of the YMCA of Greater Boston, is thanking fire, police and emergency medical technicians with an open house through July 31. Emergency services workers are invited to bring their families and try the Y for free. The joiner fee is waived ($25 to $50 savings) for personnel who join during the open house. “The YMCA of Greater Boston supports all of our emergency services personnel,” said YMCA of Greater Boston president and chief executive officer Kevin Washington. “These appreciation days to honor our first responders are well deserved and serve Continue reading >>>

With campus poverty and hunger a growing problem across the country, Bristol Community College and the Greater Boston Food Bank are teaming up to help low-income students. On Monday, the food bank’s Mobile Food Market will travel to BCC to distribute fresh food from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the 777 Elsbree St. campus. The mobile market will be in parking lot No. 5 in front of the Hudnall Administration Building. “It’s a valuable service that’s needed at BCC. We don’t have any statistics of how many of our students are homeless, but we know they’re here,” said Kathy Torpey Garganta, Continue reading >>>

The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce threw its support today behind a new health-care payment reform bill filed by the Legislature’s conference committee, saying it was a step forward for health-care affordability and transparency. “It sets a goal for health-care costs that builds on the progress we’ve made over the last 18 months, while preserving the innovation that drives our health-care system,” said Chamber Executive Vice President Jim Klocke. Chamber officials said Bay State health-care premium growth slowed in recent months, driven in part by new agreements between insurers and Continue reading >>>

Apartment Finance Today PIPELINES Regional Markets APARTMENT FINANCE TODAY • July/August 2012 Vacancies in Boston are below 4 percent and keep falling as developers ramp up their pipelines. BY LAUREN O’NEIL AND BENJAMIN SAYLES THE GREATER Boston area—home to 4.6 million people—boasts 86 colleges and universities and a strong, diverse economic base rooted in education, medical research, technology, and financial services. Continue reading >>>

By Chelsea Conaboy, Globe Staff Lawmakers are expected to vote Tuesday on a 350-page bill that would make Massachusetts the first state to impose limits on how much health care providers can spend on medical costs. It’s a complicated, far-reaching bill that depends on the state’s ability to collect massive amounts of data and to make it usable by regulators and consumers. Leaders in the House and Senate prepared summaries of key provisions in the bill. Below, see some early reaction from consumer advocates and others. The bill comes after more than a year and a half of Continue reading >>>