Four new members of the Boston City Council were sworn in at Faneuil Hall on Monday, joining their nine returning colleagues to create a historic council that is majority female and majority people of color. District Councilors Kenzie Bok, Ricardo…
Month: January 2020
Applicant Now Intends to Open Rec/Med Marijuana Dispensary on Newbury St.
An applicant who had previously proposed opening a medical-only marijuana facility at 331 Newbury St. returned on Monday to the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay (NABB) Licensing and Building Use Committee – this time with plans to open a…
Kenzie Bok Sworn in as D-8 Councilor; Ready to Tackle District Issues
After being elected last November, Kenzie Bok was officially sworn in as a City Councilor with her twelve colleagues at Faneuil Hall on Monday, where she took the oath of office to serve the neighborhoods of the Back Bay, Beacon…
Mayor Walsh Delivers State of the City Address: Promises Investment in Education, Transportation, Housing
Mayor Marty Walsh gave his annual State of the City address at Symphony Hall on Jan. 7, where he made many promises in terms of affordable housing, education, and transportation. He also looked back at what the City has accomplished…
Former Council President Blasts Mayor on Education Initiatives
One of the cornerstones of Mayor Martin Walsh’s State of the City speech on Tuesday night was his new, historic commitment to public education in the city, but former Council President Andrea Campbell isn’t buying the pitch. The mayor announced…
Easing the Nightmare: Online Resource Helps Parents Navigate the Schools
It’s tough to get parents to think about September in January, but when it comes to enrolling in the school system, January is like the first day of school. This week opens up the school enrollment priority round, and many…
Lasker’s Convenience Closes, New Owners Looking at Restaurant, Deli: Realty Group, Hoopoe Advisors, Also Busy Improving Mass Ave Property
A real estate group refused to renew the lease for Lasker’s Convenience store on Appleton Street in the South End, and they are hoping to add a new restaurant or deli operation to the space. Lasker’s, in one form or…
City of Boston Kicks off Free Winter Fitness Series
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) have announced the Boston Parks Winter Fitness Series sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts from Jan. 5 through May 1. The four-month-long series will offer…
News Briefs
Christmas Tree Recycling Christmas tree recycling will take place on the first two weeks of January, from the Jan. 6 week of collections to the Jan. 13 week of collections. All ornaments and lights should be removed from the tree…
Dangerous Building Collapses Into Upton Street Alleyway
The New Year opened with a bang on Upton Street, as the back fire escape and brick wall of 23 Upton St. collapsed into the alleyway below – a building that has been recently purchased for renovation, but had been…