WANT TO FIGHT LIKE A JEDI? Jacky Martin (left) battles David Leung in a light saber demonstration last Saturday, March 25, at the Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE) on Arlington Street. The duo were from Boston Jedi and showed…
Month: March 2017
St Botolph’s ‘Shake It Off’ Get Together
NOODLES AND NEIGHBORS! Donald Hess and Peter Cahn enjoy their dinner of noodles and chicken last Thursday, March 16, at the St. Botolph Neighborhood Association’s annual ‘Shake it Off’ get-together at the YMCA on Huntington Avenue. The event drew a…
When Not to Whisper:BBAC Cited for Open Meeting Law Violation
By Beth Treffeisen The Attorney General’s Office concluded that the Committee members of the Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) improperly deliberated during the Violations Subcommittee hearing on September 26, by talking in hushed voices among themselves for more than three…
Project Place, Main Streets Partner for More Job Opportunities in the Neighborhood
By Seth Daniel With tears welling up in this eyes, Joel ‘Speedy’ Reyes told a room full of folks on Monday afternoon, March 27, just how important it is to get clients from Project Place – which he once was…
SoWa Saturday Proposal Gets the Nod at City Hall
By Seth Daniel A little-known, but vitally important, roundtable committee at City Hall finally heard and gave the go-ahead for the SoWa Market to proceed with individual permits for the expansion to Saturdays this spring and summer. The Public Events…
The Creation of the Community Preservation Committee Begins
By Beth Treffeisen The first steps of establishing the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) started to roll out when the Boston City Council’s Committee on Government Operations held a hearing last week at Boston City Hall. “The CPA has three components:…
News Briefs
COUNCIL PASSES NOMINATION PAPERS The Boston City Council this past Wednesday, March 22, voted to pass Mayor Martin Walsh’s home-rule petition to amend the rules around nomination papers. This home-rule petition, if passed by the state, would allow registered voters…
Southampton Shelter Announces Some Recovery Services Cut for Special Homeless Populations
By Seth Daniel Some 40 slots for men in recovery and HIV-postive homeless people in recovery at the Southampton Shelter were cut last week when the City Administration announced the two programs will no longer be funded. It is estimated…
Emerald Necklace Conservancy Holds Annual Meeting
By Beth Treffeisen Last week, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy invited members and guests to the annual meeting to bring updates on important improvements to the parks and say a thank you to its many volunteers. Held on this past Wednesday,…
Police Briefs 03-30-2017
Back Bay – Kenmore/Fenway – South End Police Log March 20 88 West Newton St. – Verbal Dispute 10 Aguadilla St. – Missing Person 66 Fenway – Sick/Injured/Medical – Person Camden St/Columbus Ave – Robbery – Street 874 Harrison Ave.…