Mattapan
News by neighborhood for week ending 06/13/2010
By JohnAKeith - 6/13/10 - 11:04 pmNews by neighborhood being discussed on Universal Hub, this past week.
Searching for fresh produce in the Sixth Suffolk
By cubiclegirl - 2/15/10 - 9:09 amMy (first! and totally amateur!) video project on the challenges around finding fresh produce in Boston's Sixth Suffolk. (And trying to explain why I keep ending up in the McD's drive-thru... mmmmmm Big Mac....) The Sixth Suffolk is currently represented by Rep. Willie Mae Allen and comprises the bulk of Mattapan, parts of North Dorchester and Roslindale. There are approximately 39,000 people living in the district. There are 2 supermarkets. Only one has a decent produce selection. Read more.
If Diane Wilkerson is convicted on all federal charges for her criminal participation, how many years should she do time?
By Williams35 - 10/28/08 - 4:50 pm6 to 8 years probation with a lifetime ban from Massachusetts political offices
18% (21 votes)
10 to 20 years in federal prison with lifetime ban from Massachusetts political offices
52% (59 votes)
20 to 40 years in federal prison with lifetime parole and a ban from Massachusetts political offices
18% (20 votes)
Suspendend federal prison time, but serve thousands of hours of community service
12% (14 votes)
Total votes: 114
If the Massachusetts 2nd Suffolk State Senatorial Election were held today, who would win it?
By Williams35 - 10/28/08 - 4:03 pmSenator Diane Wilkerson
17% (37 votes)
Sonia Chang-Diaz
83% (175 votes)
Total votes: 212
