The Emerald Necklace Conservancy has just completed work on its mobile tour guide of the Emerald Necklace parks, something that was rolled out as a pilot last summer as part of the Conservancy’s 20th anniversary celebration. Evan Bradley, Marketing and…
Month: October 2019
Plan For Carbon Neutrality And Actions For Zero Net Carbon Buildings Released
On Oct. 8, Mayor Martin J. Walsh released an update to Boston’s Climate Action Plan, accelerating action towards carbon neutrality and putting Boston on track to meet the goals laid out in the Paris Climate Agreement, which the Trump Administration…
Jennifer Nassour Supports Mayor Walsh’s Call To Chamber Of Commerce To Assist With Creation Of Middle Class Housing
District 8 City Council candidate Jennifer Nassour has joined Boston Mayor Marty Walsh in his call to the Chamber of Commerce for assistance in the creation of more middle class housing in the city. Noting that major employers in other…
Eight Streets Hears About Changes, Tweaks to Silver Line
The Boston Transportation Department’s new Transit Team told the Eight Streets Neighborhood Association on Oct. 8 about an upcoming refresh to the Silver Line on Washington Street. Michael Tormey told the group that they will begin re-painting the bus lane…
Boston Christmas Festival Comes to the World Trade Center Nov. 8 for Final Year
The Boston Christmas Festival, which has kicked off the holidays in Boston for 33 years, is hosting hundreds of juried Artisans selling their handcrafted items, gourmet foods, and unique gifts at the Seaport World Trade Center the weekend of November…
BBAC Approves Another Portion of Taj Hotel Project
The Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) held their monthly hearing on October 9, where they discussed several projects regarding windows, doors, mechanical equipment, and light poles. A large ongoing project in the Back Bay is the restoration of the Taj…
Developer Revives Plans For Mixed-Use Project Next To Arlington Street Church
A longtime local developer is reviving plans for a mixed-use project adjacent to the Arlington Street Church that has languished for more than a decade. Ron Druker, president of the Boston-based Druker Company, outlined plans to build a 221,230 square-foot…
News Briefs
Party Before The Closure The South End Public Library branch is slated to close on Oct. 25 for some short-term renovations, Friends of the South End Library President Marleen Neinhuis told the Eight Streets Neighborhood Association on Oct. 8. However,…
For the Record
From the Oct. 16 License Board Meeting, City Hall: • Poke For Me 3, LLC; D/B/A: Pokeworks, 425 BROOKLINE Ave., Fenway. Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised on the above – Kitchen, dining area, and assembly…
The Meatless Revolution Is Here
By now we’ve all seen the ads from Burger King for the plant-based burgers that the fast-food chain is offering to its customers. For anyone who has not tried these “burgers,” we can assure you that you’re in for a…