2012 New England Walk for Burn Awareness

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Larysa

Add Feedback Join burn survivors, supporters and fire fighters from across New England on Saturday, May 19, 2012, for the 3rd Annual New England Walk for Burn Awareness. The walk, to be held at Castle Island in South Boston, is a fundraising event to help support burn-injury victims. Proceeds from the event will benefit Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenBoston, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Charitable Foundation Continue reading >>>

For most, no cut in Quinn Bill pay

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Larysa

This fiscal year, the Legislature stopped paying its share of the education benefit, which can add thousands of dollars to a police officer’s annual salary. But some cities and towns agreed to cover the state’s portion, often in exchange for wage concessions in contract negotiations. Some have even extended the incentive to new hires.In communities across the region, including Concord, Framingham, Lexington, and Newton, education benefits worth thousands of dollars for police officers are continuing strong.“My administration is committed to the Quinn Bill,’’ Newton Mayor Setti Warren Continue reading >>>

Music Scene: New Orleans trio at Johnny D’s

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Lara

Moving to New Orleans 20 years ago has been a boon for former Bostonian Joe Krown, but the popular keyboardist is returning to Beantown Friday night with one of his favorite projects, the trio he fronts with legendary guitarist Walter "Wolfman" Washington, and Meters drummer Russell Batiste, at Johnny D's in Somerville's Davis Square. But this month also marks the release of Krown's new album, "Exposed," on which he plays five New Orleans classics along with seven of his own original tunes. The new album is Krown's 11th since moving to 'The Big Easy,' but only his third solo outing. His incredible Continue reading >>>

Music Scene: New Orleans trio at Johnny D’s

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Lara

Letter: Hospice honors registered nurses

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Larysa

To the Editor: Hospice of the North Shore Greater Boston celebrated Certified Nurses Day on March 19 by honoring its board certified nurses. Board certification in hospice and palliative care nursing plays an increasingly important role in the assurance of high standards of care for our patients and their loved ones. While a registered nurse (RN) license provides entry to general nursing practice, the intensive requirements of hospice and palliative care nursing require extensive post-secondary and continuing education as well as a strong personal commitment to excellence by the nurse. The Continue reading >>>

Bentley’s Gensler Named 60th recipient of the Walter Brown Award

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Larysa

March 22, 2012

Courtesy of Bentley Sports Information

WALTHAM, Mass. – The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston
announced on Thursday that Bentley University sophomore
forwardBrett Gensler (St. Charles, Mo./Youngstown
Phantoms) has been named the
60^th recipient of the Walter Brown Award, which is
given annually to the best American-born college hockey player in
New England.

Bentley’s Gensler named Walter Brown Award winner

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Larysa

The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston announced Thursday that Bentley sophomore forward Brett Gensler has been named the winner of the 60th Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best American-born college hockey player in New England.Gensler finished first in the final balloting ahead of runner-up Barry Almeida of Boston College and third-place finisher Brian Flynn of Maine. Gensler, the first player from the Atlantic Hockey Association to win the award, led the conference in scoring this past season with 18 goals and 23 assists in 34 regular-season games. Overall, he scored 23 goals and Continue reading >>>

Bentley’s Genser Wins 60th Walter Brown Award

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Larysa

March 22, 2012 E-MAIL PRINT CHN Staff Report BOSTON Bentley sophomore forward Brett Gensler has been named winner of the 60th Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best American-born college hockey player in New England by the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston. Gensler finished first in the final balloting ahead of runner-up Barry Almeida of Boston College and third-place finisher Brian Flynn of Maine. Gensler, the first player from the Atlantic Hockey Association to win the award, led the conference in scoring this past season, finishing Continue reading >>>

Restaurant Week attracts locals, tourists to annual dining experience with …

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Larysa

Customers enjoy balmy weather and discounted French cuisine at Eastern Standard. The establishment is one of 220 eateries participating in Boston's Restaurant Week. Rachel Pearson/DFP StaffSince one of their sons wants to be a chef one day, Kevin and Gail Legend of Ocala, Fla., took their family to Eastern Standard on Wednesday evening after a day of touring colleges.The Eastern Standard experience, they said, was anything but standard.The restaurant is one of 220 participating in the Greater Boston Convention Visitors Bureau’s seventh Winter Restaurant Week, which runs from March 18 through Continue reading >>>

Full Quinn pay goes on for police, despite ruling

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Larysa

For new officers, the education incentive isn’t as generous, providing officers who earn a bachelor’s degree a $4,500 boost, and those who get a master’s degree a $7,000 annual increase, he said.