Bite Size News, September 18

Near the Pru
  • The people that sit in tollbooths make an average of $70k per year!? Oh, and layoffs are being considered. [Boston Herald]
  • Former Mayor Flynn collapsed at a speaking engagement last night. Did we mention it was in a bar? [Patriot Ledger]
  • Can a week go by without a Boston firefighter getting arrested? [Boston Herald]
  • Over 3,000 people became citizens yesterday at the first naturalization ceremony held in Fenway Park. Unfortunately Red Sox Nation citizenship is closed until next year. [Boston Globe]
  • A bicyclist is in critical condition after a collision with an Everett police car. [Boston Channel]
  • More Massachusetts children are living in poverty. [Boston Globe]
  • Believe it or not, Curt Schilling didn't like Manny's attitude. [Providence Journal]
  • Boo! All that Summer rain has ruined much of New England's pumpkin crops. [Boston Globe]

  • Image by BostonCityWalk from photos tagged "Bostonist" on Flickr.

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I was very surprised by the $70K number too, but it is misleading. This number includes benefits and overtime.


Yeah... I'm not saying it's a glamorous job, but that's still a good compensation package.

~r

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