After seven years of solid leadership, Union Park Neighborhood Association (UPNA) President Jamie Fox is stepping down from leadership in the coming year, ushering in new leadership from potential president John Schleer. “After seven years as president, I am stepping…
Month: December 2018
Application for 2019 Fenway Concerts Gets Public Hearing
A public hearing was held on Dec. 12 at the Mayor’s Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing regarding the entertainment license application for 2019 Fenway Park Concerts. David Friedman, senior vice president for Legal and Governmental Affairs for the Red…
Income Tax Rate to Drop to 5.05 Percent on Jan. 1
The Massachusetts Department of Revenue confirmed last week that the required revenue metrics have been met to ensure the state’s Part B income tax rate will drop on January 1, 2019 from the current 5.10 percent to 5.05 percent. “A…
Police Briefs 12-27-2018
D-4 POLICE NEWS Wrong number On Monday, Dec. 17, police responded to a radio call for a reported robbery at 255 St. Botolph St. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim, who said he was walking on St. Botolph Street…
Have a Happy, Safe — and Mindful — New Year
The arrival of a new year marks a time for reflection, as to both the year that has passed and the year that lies ahead. In the words of the poet Alfred Lord Tennyson: Ring out the old, ring…
‘The Giving Tea’ at Lenox Hotel
Lucy Santoro attempts her best high tea moment at the Lenox Hotel’s ‘The Giving Tea’ event on Sunday, Dec. 16. With guests like Massachusetts First Lady Lauren Baker and the Nutcracker Bear, the event was able to raise money for…
Titus Sparrow Christmas Party
The Merry Dickens Carolers enjoyed singing a holiday favorite during the Titus Sparrow Park Winter Party last Sunday, Dec. 16, in the South End park. Neighbors enjoyed hot beverages, sweets and singing.
Community Gets Update on Redevelopment Plans for Villa Victoria Arts Center
The community received the first update on the status of the stalled redevelopment of the Villa Victoria Center for the Arts during a meeting on Monday, Dec. 17, at the Blackstone Community Center. Peter Munkenbeck, a member of the design…
Huntington Wine and Spirits: A Local Favorite
On a chilly Thursday morning, delivery people are greeted with a smile and directed by owner Steven Rubin as to where to place their hand trucks of alcoholic beverages. Many people are drawn here for the customer service experience and…
BBAC Continues Contentious Newbury Street Proposal to January Hearing
Located on what’s known as “the block of death,” the buildings at 356, 358, and 260 Newbury St. could be in for a major facelift should a contentious proposal be accepted by the Back Bay Architectural Commission. The architects previously…