From the Nov. 26 Boston Landmarks Commission meeting, City Hall Rm. 900, 4 p.m.: •Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston Street: Re-paint plaster walls and woodwork at current Tea Room (former Boylston Street Driveway/Periodical Room). •Christian Science Center Complex, 175-235 Huntington Ave.: Installation…
Month: November 2019
Police Briefs 11-27-2019
Hands Off On Tuesday, Nov. 19, at about 2:03 a.m., police responded to a radio call for fight at 867 Boylston St. On arrival, the officer spoke to a witness, who said an unknown male suspect had grabbed his girlfriend,…
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday, tracing its roots back almost 400 years to the Pilgrims, long before there was even a thought of a United States of America. Thanksgiving is the ultimate family-centered holiday. It has no religious meaning,…
Enjoy the Holiday Safely
We would be remiss if we did not remind our readers to enjoy the holiday weekend, but to do so safely. And specifically, we really mean only one thing: Do not drink and drive, nor allow friends and family members…
Guest Op-Ed: The Spirit of Giving in Boston
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh Happy Thanksgiving, Boston! This is a special time to show gratitude for all the things and people that make our lives full. It’s a time for surrounding ourselves with loved ones (and watching football, of…
Celebrating ‘Little Women’
The Sky’s the Limit Fundraiser
Mass/Cass 2.0 Task Force Announced, Progress Marked so Far
A little over one month into the Mass/Cass 2.0 plan, the City announced the 24-person Task Force this week that is charged with overseeing the implementation of the plan – which has already had some measurable gains. The Task Force…
Community Speaks Out About Short-Term Rental Enforcement
The Boston City Council held a hearing regarding updates on the implementation of the Short-Term Rental Ordinance on November 14. Sponsored by Councilors Ed Flynn, Lydia Edwards, and Michelle Wu, the hearing provided information about the ordinance as well as…
Development Team Provides Update on Project Planned for Back Bay T Station
Representatives from Boston Properties provided a status update on the mixed-use development it has proposed for the site of the existing MBTA Back Bay station during a meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee for the project Tuesday at the State…