Watchdog: Sell Curley House

Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino has rejected several recommendations by a city watchdog group to boost the city’s coffers.

In a 12-page report, “Reducing the Projected Deficit,” the Boston Finance Commission suggests a number of ways to save the cash-strapped city money. The report comes as the Hub faces a $140 million budget gap likely to prompt layoffs and jeopardize municipal services.

Among the ideas include selling former Mayor James Michael Curley’s Jamaica Plain home, freezing wages at the Boston Redevelopment Authority and repairing and expanding the use of a city-owned parking garage..