Boston residents pulling for brand-new mayor

Across the city, many said they were optimistic Martin Walsh would prove to be a worthy successor to Thomas Menino — at least in time.

Kevin Cullen

Boston’s new mayor making important links

Marty Walsh understands better than most that we don’t need more jail cells as much as we need more beds for addicts.

Analysis

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Mayor Martin Walsh’s inaugural address focused more on establishing distance from the Menino record than building on it.

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Martin Walsh took the oath of office Monday as Boston’s 48th mayor, vowing a new era of progress and collaboration.

Tech community applauds Walsh pick for chief of staff

The appointment of Daniel Arrigg Koh by Mayor Martin Walsh drew cheers from members of the city’s burgeoning technology community.

Crews loaded salt into trucks off the Massachusetts Turnpike in Weston for use on roads through the night.

Jim Davis/Globe Staff

De-icing efforts begin as temperatures plunge

Timing the salting of the roads against the rain and cold is critical for Mass. transportation officials.

Australian paramedic Emily Jackson checked on train schedules during her wait at Logan.

Weather, precautions leave Logan, other airports clogged

A combination of snow, ice, fog, and new rules brought the national air transportation system to its knees Monday.

Dan Shaughnessy

Colts won’t be a challenge for the Patriots

With all due respect, this is something of a joke. The abject mediocrity of the AFC is now the Patriots’ best friend.

The LG G Flex phone is being featured at CES, the nation’s largest consumer electronics show.

Next great gadget at consumer electronics show?

If there’s another high-tech craze on the horizon, CES would be a good place to spot it, but so far, there’s no sign of “that next phase of innovation.”

Opinion

TOM KEANE

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Colorado is a laboratory of democracy, and its marijuana experiment could teach us a lot.