Five Things You Need to Know: March 8

Demolition hearings, noise waivers and the beginning of the Lenten season.

Posted Tue, Mar 8, 2011 at 1:34 pm ET

Have you seen ? He’s a 24-year-old diabetic from New York and has been missing since last Wednesday. Police believe he may be in the Newton or Brookline area and have already received tips from people who believe they spotted him on both sides of the border.
Lent starts tomorrow! EPOCH Assisted Living on Heath Street is marking the season with a featuring Big Smile Entertainment this afternoon. Like many EPOCH events, this celebration is free and open to the public, though space is limited and attendees are encouraged to RSVP.
Meanwhile, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is also marking the beginning of the Lenten season with a this evening.
The Preservation Commission will meet tonight to discuss several demolition requests including one for a Fisher Hill Mansion dating back to the 1790s.
At its meeting tonight, the Board of Selectmen will again review the noise waiver request for a developer looking to demolish several unused reservoirs on Fisher Hill to make room for new housing.

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