Turbines blow back into town Nov 20, 2009
(The to-be-built 200-unit Avalon apartment complex will be closer). In a letter to the Planning Board office, the applicant additionally proposed providing up to $50,000 for the construction of a sidewalk from the end of Sanctuary Pond to King Street, an asset those neighbors sought previously. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
POLICE LOG / Monday, Oct. 26 to Sunday, Nov. 1 Nov 6, 2009
Arrest: Kerry Lee Ferreira, 26, 10222 Avalon Drive, Weymouth. Charges: OUI liquor; negligent operation of a motor vehicle; marked lanes violation; speeding in violation of special regulation. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Beverly Police Log: Friday, Oct. 30 Nov 3, 2009
9:40 p.m. When police responded to a burglar alarm on Avalon Avenue, they found the house was secure but there was no one home and a small fire was in the fireplace. They called in the Fire Department because some smoke had backed up into the house, which needed to be vented. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Cambridge Police: Arrests Oct. 12-18 Oct 22, 2009
Oct. 16, 1:46 p.m., Michael Domengan, 35, of 32 Avalon Road, Revere, arrested and charged with shoplifting after he was reportedly captured on video camera shoplifting a pair of sunglasses from a display case at the Sunglass Hut inside the Cambridge Side Galleria Mall. Oct. 16, 5:45 p.m., Rosnil Ortiz, 17, of 50 Walnut Park, Roxbury, arrested at the Galleria Mall after allegedly taking several items from Macy s without paying. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Gala organizers hope to meet goals for Newton rehab center in down economy Oct 20, 2009
Past singers have included Eartha Kitt and Frankie Avalon. This year, it will be female vocalist. (Newton Tab, MA)
Acton police logs: Oct. 1 edition Oct 7, 2009
At 12:41 a.m. an Avalon Drive caller reported talking loud outside her apartment. The group was inside upon police arrival. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Two-person Arginetix raises $11M in venture capital cash Oct 2, 2009
Lessing spent six years as chief financial officer of Avalon Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Germantown biotech acquired in May by Massachusetts company Clinical Data. From 1987 to 2001, Lessing led the health care investment banking group at Deutsche Bank Alex. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Mass. governor set to name Ted Kennedy successor Sep 24, 2009
governor set to name Ted Kennedy successor. governor set to name Ted Kennedy successor:/n/a/2009/09/23/national/a195343D96. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Lexington to distribute vaccines next month Sep 23, 2009
For the Saturday, Oct. 31 clinic, a Lexpress bus will be available (free of charge) to shuttle citizens from the Countryside, Vynebrooke, Greeley and Avalon complexes to the Cary Hall clinic and back. A shuttle schedule will be published in the next few weeks. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Celeb blogger creates music tour Sep 19, 2009
19), as well as Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Denver, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and San Diego before finally wrapping up Oct. 3, at Avalon in Hollywood. The tour features rising artists such as electropop outfit Ladyhawke, Norwegian rocker Ida Maria, Sliimy (the first artists signed to Hilton s record label, Perezcious Music), British electronic musician Frankmusik, London-born singer/songwriter Julian Perretta, American singer/songwriter Eric Hutchinson, and New... (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Danvers Building Permits Sep 11, 2009
Avalon Hathorne, LLC, 100 Kirkbride Drive, finish attic space, $4,200. Avalon Hathorne, LLC, 100 Kirkbride Drive, finish attic in new condos, $4,200. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Taniya Nayak is right at home in the worlds of interior design and TV Sep 10, 2009
For 13 years, she shook martinis and muddled limes at dearly departed local hot spots such as Avalon and Mercury Bar. It s a skill that comes in handy on this particular summer evening as she stirs together a few random, boozy ingredients before giving a tour of her newly renovated condominium. (Boston Globe)
Danny Downgraded to Tropical Depression Aug 30, 2009
watch surf after Danny weakened from a tropical storm to a tropical depression overnight at Avalon Fishing Pier in Kitty Hawk, N.C., Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Jim R. (CBS News)
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Danvers Building Permits, July 1-31 Aug 21, 2009
Avalon Hathorne LLC, 100 Kirkbride Drive, finish attic space, $4,500/$54. David J. Tapparo, 50 High St., remodel first floor apartment, add deck, $203,000/$1,827. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Elks advance to finals of Newton Babe Ruth playoffs Aug 6, 2009
The Elks advanced to the championship round of the Newton Babe Ruth playoffs with an 11-0 victory over the Avalon Bay Angels last night. The Elks won the best-of-three semifinals 2-0 and advance to face Barr & Cole, which knocked out the Warriors in two games, starting Monday night at Albemarle Park (7). (Newton Tab, MA)
Elks 4, Avalon Bay 0: Elks take lead in Newton Babe Ruth semifinals Aug 4, 2009
The Elks broke open a scoreless game with two runs in the fifth inning and two more in the sixth to escape with a 4-0 victory over the Avalon Bay Angels last night in the Newton Babe Ruth playoffs at Albemarle Park. The Elks took a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three semifinals and can earn a spot in the final with a victory tomorrow night at Albemarle at 8. (Newton Tab, MA)
At Avalon, it's reigning cats and dogs Aug 4, 2009
A pet adoption event hosted by Kitty Connection was held at Avalon at Lexington Hills last weekend. Dozens of pets met prospective families at the first-of-its-kind event. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Avalon Bay 9, Boys Club 6: Avalon advances in Newton Babe Ruth playoffs Aug 1, 2009
The Avalon Bay Angels advanced in the Newton Babe Ruth playoffs with a 9-6 victory over Boys Club last night ... Avalon Bay advances to face the Elks in the Babe Ruth semifinals Monday at 5:30 p.m.. (Newton Tab, MA)
Westford police arrest three area men on charges of Westford home invasion Jul 29, 2009
Carlos Vega, 18, 601 Avalon Drive, Bedford, was arrested on charges of home Invasion, assault with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery. They are due for arraignment at Ayer District Court today. (Westford Eagle, MA)
Elks rally for victory in Newton Babe Ruth playoffs Jul 29, 2009
Grady Colnon struck out 13 as the Avalon Bay Angels took a 1-0 lead in their best-of-three series against the Boys Club with a 5-2 victory. Nick Mariano had a key hit in the third that put the Angels ahead to stay. (Newton Tab, MA)
Opening the tool box for affordable housing in Danvers Jul 24, 2009
Money could be assigned, with approval, from the $500,000 given by Avalon Bay Communities as part of the Danvers State Hospital project and earmarked for affordable housing. Now is the time to strike, said Trask. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Lexington at Large: DPW is taking the LEED in construction Jul 24, 2009
Examples are the town s rejection for the location of the Burlington Mall; housing programs and initiatives such as LexHAB, and the Avalon Bay residential redevelopment, enabling Lexington to be one of the very few Massachusetts towns to achieve the 10 percent affordable housing stock standard necessary to prevent 40B-unfriendly developments for affordable housing. The design and construction of the new facility as the first LEED-certified DPW building in the state is another step forward in our... (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Pet adoption event rains cats, dogs Jul 23, 2009
Kitty Connection, Inc., a non-profit animal rescue organization, will host an adoption event Saturday, Aug. 1 from noon to 4 p.m. at Avalon at Lexington Hills, 60 Concord Ave. ... The adoption event is open to all Avalon residents as well as the public ... We are thrilled to have the opportunity to make so many of our animals available to Avalon residents and the surrounding communities, stated Kitty Connection President Marie Mazzeo. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Police Blotter Jul 21, 2009
5:52 p.m. Medical, Avalon Dr. 7:31 p.m. Drug violation, arrests, Middle St., at Bank of America ATM, Erin Garrity, 21, of Rockland, William Hodgdon, 34, of Rockland both charged with possession of Class B Drug. 8:38 p.m. Possible assault, Union St. Thursday, July 16 2;30 a.m. Medical, Front St. 4:46 a.m. Suspicious activity, arrest, Tara Dr., Shawn Mahoney, 37, of Middle St., charged with B & E into vehicle in daytime with intent to commit felony, larceny over $250. (Weymouth News, MA)
No July start for Avalon Jul 12, 2009
The 200-unit Avalon Bay apartment complex will not begin construction this month ... It was always our intent to evaluate the overall market and economy in general to determine the most opportune time to start construction, said Avalon vice president of development Scott Dale ... Avalon is still committed to the project and Dale said the subject comes up regularly around the office. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
FOURTH OF JULY EVENTS Jul 3, 2009
AVALON Organic Gardens, Farm , 2074 Pendleton Drive, Tumac cori, will celebrate Global Interdependence Day Sunday from 5 p.m. until dark ... Proceeds to benefit teen and young adult rehabilitation programs and Avalon Gardens internships of Global Community Communications Alliance. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
LETTER / Proposed bylaw amendment is a Trojan horse Jun 20, 2009
Avalon, originally opposed to having a wind project near its property, is now considering greening its proposed housing in Cohasset, but is moving slowly on any development given the state of the economy and the weak housing market. And the Trustees of the Reservation, an organization well respected for its concern about the environment and aesthetics, has started looking at wind at Turkey Hill; of course, all they have to do is move the site 20 yards to have it Hingham rather than Cohasset. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Hingham Shipyard redevelopment sailing along Jun 16, 2009
Burns further noted, It s wonderful that the Avalon development is 70 percent rented. Loading commenting interface. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Housing Trust wants support Jun 16, 2009
Thanks to the Avalon apartment complex, which is scheduled to break ground this summer, 200 affordable housing units will be added to Cohasset s stock ... For years, many have believed Avalon Bay s 200 rental apartment units would not count toward the town s 40B number until building permits were issued ... The state encourages rental housing, and because all 200 Avalon units would be rentals, all units affordable and market rate are to be counted toward the town's affordable housing inventory. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
NSP: Troopers Find 182 Pounds Of Pot In Traffic Stop Jun 5, 2009
Troopers pulled over a 2009 Toyota Avalon for speeding On interstate 80 in Buffalo County. A K9 led troopers to the vehicle's trunk, where the marijuana was found in several duffel bags, troopers said. (7 KETV Omaha)
Neb. troopers seize pounds of pot in I-80 stop Jun 5, 2009
A trooper stopped a 2009 Toyota Avalon near Kearney around 8:15 p.m., and a State Patrol dog detected the odor of drugs coming from the trunk. A search of the vehicle revealed several duffel bags of marijuana in the trunk. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Sale of Avalon Pharmaceuticals completed May 30, 2009
Delisted from the Nasdaq exchange, Avalon now stands as a subsidiary of Clinical Data (NASDAQ: CLDA), which said it is still determining its plans for the acquired company s staff and space ... Clinical Data expects to keep Avalon s headquarters space in Germantown, but perhaps put some space up for sublease, Fromkin said ... Avalon now leases nearly 56,000 square feet of office and lab space, some of it already subleased, at 20358 Seneca Meadows Parkway, in a contract that expires in February... (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Newton woman comes home to find strange man in her apartment May 21, 2009
Newton Police were called to the Avalon at Chestnut Hill apartments, 160 Boylston, shortly before 9 p.m. Tuesday for a home invasion. The victim told police she left her apartment around 6 p.m. and when she returned shortly before 9 p.m. she found a man in her apartment. (Newton Tab, MA)
School Committee endorses Fiske, Bridge redistricting plan May 21, 2009
Members unanimously supported redistricting incoming Avalon at Lexington Hills kindergarteners to Bridge School for the 2009-10 school year, while beginning in the 2010-11 school year, all elementary Avalon students would be redistricted to Bridge School. There are 50 to 60 elementary school students currently living at the Avalon apartment complex, according to School Committee Chairman Margaret Coppe ... One left Avalon students at their current schools during the 2010-11 school year; another... (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
School Committee to decide where to place Avalon students May 14, 2009
Overcrowding at Fiske Elementary School has led to a question of where to put about 50 students from the Avalon at Lexington Hills development ... The second option would move all Avalon at Lexington Hills students from Fiske to Bridge, but not until the 2010-2011 school year ... A third option would move the Avalon kindergarten students to Bridge beginning in the 2009-10 school year, and it would move all Avalon kids from Fiske to Bridge in 2010-11. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
COHASSET LETTER: Wind turbine applicant responds to noise data question May 5, 2009
The Planning Board s own noise consultant validated the methodology used by CCI; several of the Planning Board members have gone the extra mile literally and figuratively to Hull to listen to the turbines for themselves and to interview abutters; and the future Avalon development adjacent to the turbines is now contemplating building its own turbine. Nevertheless, the Planning Board is wrestling with what the data means and whether to allow one or two turbines to be built. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Guest lineup for Sunday's TV news shows May 4, 2009
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows. Channel: 7 ABC's "This Week" - Sens. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The Beer Nut: Two Brothers beer is a treat Apr 28, 2009
The Oh Brother and Avalon beers from Two Brothers Brewing Company ... The current Artisan Series beers are the Avalon and the Oh Brother ... Avalon is one of the most unique beers I've ever had. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Cook Estate to break ground this summer Apr 19, 2009
The Avalon apartment complex, another development project that has been in the pipeline for several years, is expected to break ground this summer as well. The complex includes 200 apartment units. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
More information needed for wind Apr 11, 2009
Particularly with the future Avalon apartment complex the predicted noise impacts are on the border for compliance with the bylaw and state regulations. One of the stipulations of the wind energy bylaw, and state regulations, is any new source of noise will not increase ambient noise levels by 10 decibels or more. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Ripples at Ripley Road hearing Apr 11, 2009
Applications for 40-B projects come under the jurisdiction of the zoning board of appeals; the last 40-B project before the ZBA was 200-unit Avalon apartment complex. Robert Barrett, attorney for the applicant, said there were 12 other properties in Cohasset that were originally large single-family homes converted to multi-family residences either as rentals or condominiums. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
No decision yet on Cohasset Heights wind turbine project Apr 4, 2009
Where the sound analysis stands currently is the project is in violation of the noise standards at the Avalon property line. Avalon has approved plans to build a 200-unit apartment complex on the land. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Cohasset Town Meeting / Water rate hike approved Apr 3, 2009
Pratt said numerous factors over the years from a portion of the Avalon project coming online to what finance rate the town is able to get to the wholesale of the town s excess water make it difficult, if not impossible to accurately predict future rate increases. As far as budget cuts, Pratt said the 85 percent of the budget is dedicated to debt service and contracted services, both of which have little wiggle room. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Hidden in plain sight Mar 30, 2009
Across Lansdowne Street from the stadium's Green Monster is the House of Blues, which inherited the space occupied by Avalon. The latest incarnation of the music club chain got off to a rollicking start last month, with the hometown Dropkick Murphys playing six sold-out shows around St. Patrick's Day. (Boston Globe)
COHASSET LETTER / Wind turbines will change Cohasset Mar 28, 2009
The sound from the turbines will be noticeable to anyone living in Sunrise, Avalon, Rose Hill, and Fairoaks Lane ... Think about the impact on vehicles trying to navigate this already dangerous intersection with the additional traffic that the new Avalon development will introduce into the mix. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Town mulls over Avalon items Mar 28, 2009
With a July construction start date in mind the Avalon Bay developers are trying to finalize their plans ... On Monday night, Avalon vice president of development Scott Dale and Zoning Board of Appeals chairman Woody Chittick came to discuss some of the issues that require input from the Board of Selectmen ... When Avalon was issued a comprehensive permit it came with extensive conditions. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Photographer documents Met States last days Mar 28, 2009
The old buildings were being torn down to make room for new ones now known as Avalon at Lexington Hills, a condo complex that also houses the studios for Lexington s cable access station, LexMedia. Despite the cold weather and the varying levels of security around the construction site, Hubbell managed to photograph the old state hospital buildings as they were gutted and torn down, and his camera was there as the new buildings came up through May 2007. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
POLL -- Should the town take the money or the amenities from the Avalon developers? Mar 28, 2009
POLL -- Should the town take the money or the amenities from the Avalon developers ... POLL -- Should the town take the money or the amenities from the Avalon developers ... With a July construction start date in mind the Avalon Bay developers are trying to finalize their plans. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Fiscal 2009 10 largest taxpayers in Danvers Mar 19, 2009
Mall at Liberty Tree, LLC; commercial; $66,726,300*; $1,107,657 Danvers Electric; utility; in-lieu-of-tax; $835, Avalon; residential/commercial; $70,625,800*; $799,604. Brookwood Cherry Hill, LLC; commercial/industrial; $29,249,900*, $485,548. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Avalon to appeal Nasdaq delisting Mar 18, 2009
Avalon, whose stock has lost 80 percent of its value in the last year, currently has a market capitalization of about $8 ... Avalon will request a hearing before the Nasdaq Listings Qualifications Panel, but says there is no guarantee it will keep its Global Market listing ... If its appeal is turned down, Avalon stock will be suspended from the Nasdaq Global Market on March 23. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Route 114 condos OKd Mar 13, 2009
But, the town argued in 2006 that the Avalon development at the former Danvers State Hospital had some affordable units, which when added into the total, brought Danvers above 10 percent. Therefore, Chapter 40B wouldn t apply. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Needham residents see suspicious vehicle Feb 28, 2009
On Feb. 22 at 11:41 a.m., police responded to 6 Avalon Road and High Rock Street on calls of a suspicious vehicle. The reporting person said her two daughters, 10 and 7, were out walking their dog when they were approached by a white male in his 30s driving a brown or beige four-door vehicle. (Needham Tab, MA)
Avalon contractors face fines Feb 27, 2009
The attorney general s office has fined multiple contractors for violating labor laws on several sites developed by AvalonBay Communities, Inc., including Avalon at Lexington Hills. Since February 2007, the office received numerous complaints about workers at several AvalonBay construction sites were being misclassified as independent contractors, according to a statement from Attorney General Martha Coakley ... Investigation into these complaints by the attorney general s office revealed... (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Needham Letters to the Editor (Feb. 26) Feb 26, 2009
My two daughters (age 10 and 7) were walking our dog along Avalon Road on Sunday morning, Feb. 22, within sight of our house when they were approached by a strange man driving a beige SUV who asked if they d seen his lost dog. I m writing today to alert other parents, and as a means to take some proactive measure from this frightening incident. (Needham Tab, MA)
Feb. 19 edition: Acton police logs Feb 20, 2009
At 10:30 a.m. a caller reported receiving harassing phone calls from an intoxicated friend on Avalon Drive. At 11:23 a.m. an officer responded to a report of a raccoon wandering around in the street on Orchard Drive. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Police log, Feb. 8-15 Feb 19, 2009
Avalon Bay Kirkbride, 450 Maple St.: Suspicious activity reported; area search negative, 12:45 a.m.. Grant Street: Missing person reported, 1:22 a.m. Motel 6: Spoke to suspicious person, 3:25 a.m.. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Murder suspected in death of retired Hingham police lieutenant Feb 14, 2009
Police are still looking for Cadigan s vehicle, a white 2003 Toyota Avalon, which they believe is key to the case. Cadigan joined Hingham police in 1971, Lt. Michael Peraino said, and was awarded the National Law Enforcement Award for Bravery in 1981, for his actions during a armed robbery and hostage situation that began in Cohasset. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Police and Fire Feb 8, 2009
In response to some ribbing directed at Phillips by Sherwin about a photographer snapping photos of the light plant work being done for the Avalon project at the Shipyard off Lincoln Street Phillips either inadvertently tapped Sherwin in the groin area or intentionally struck him in anger. Wed Jan 14, 2009, 06:03 AM EST. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Special-needs students may stay put Feb 8, 2009
The result: Over the next two years, the 60 elementary school students from Avalon at Lexington Hills will be moved from Fiske to Bridge, with kindergarteners and third and fourth graders moving in 2010, and all K through fifth grade moving in 2011 ... Chad Tidd, an Avalon resident who was on the Fiske committee, said he was concerned the Avalon student population is being considered as easily movable. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
