In 1983, on the eve of the Boston mayoral election, Chronicle profiled barrier-breaking candidate Mel King. Longtime Chronicle reporter/anchor Peter Mehegan had the story, from King's childhood in the city's South End which was his lifelong home to his activism, his political career, and his large and loving family.
Passing a town operating budget of $10.6 million, purchasing town vehicles and adopting a new community power plan will be the focal points for Pembroke voters at town meeting in March.The proposed town budget is a 6.7% increase over the current.