Since Alex’s Pizza & Grill extended its late-night hours several months ago, neighbors have suffered the brunt of it, including an increase in noise and trash issues, according to those in attendance at the East Berkeley Neighborhood Association (EBNA) monthly…
Month: January 2020
D-4 Sees 7-Percent Drop in Part One Crime in ’19 from Previous Year
As 2019 was drawing to a close, District D-4 had seen a 7-percent drop in incidents of violent and property crime in 2019 as opposed to the previous year. According to Boston Police, 3,256 incidents of Part One crime were…
For the Record
From the Jan. 14 Zoning Board of Appeals hearing, City Hall Rm. 801, 9:30 a.m.: •165 West Canton St., South End. Applicant: 165 WC, LLC Purpose: Remodel existing single family dwelling. All new MEP'S. •165 West Newton St., South End.…
Police Briefs 01-09-2020
Two Hoods On Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at around 10:30 p.m., police responded to a radio call at 281 Huntington Ave. for a reported robbery. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim, who said two unknown male suspects had robbed…
The Earth Is on Fire
As this is being written, reports indicate that the worst is yet to come for the people of Australia, whose land literally is burning up all around them. The apocalyptic images of families being driven from their homes, wearing face…
Guest Op-Ed: A New Year’s Resolution for the MA Legislature
By Jonathan Cohnv All eyes will be focused on the national level in 2020. We have a hotly contested presidential primary around the corner and then a hotly contested presidential election in the fall. If we are willing to do…
The Boston Sun Rewind
2019 was a big year for the City of Boston, between passing new legislation, conversations about the opioid epidemic and homelessness, more development, and the election of new City Councilors. Here are 19 stories for 2019 that impacted the South…
Flynn Releases End of Year Report
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn has released his end of the year report to update the residents of District 2 on his work during his second year in office. The report summarizes Councilor Flynn’s work on areas related to housing…
State of the City to Be Held on Tuesday, Jan. 7, in Back Bay
The annual State of the City address by Mayor Martin Walsh will take place in Symphony Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The address will follow the swearing in of the new City Council – which includes several new members joining…
South End Historical to Oppose Villa Victoria Arts Center Demolition
In what has been on ongoing saga at the South End Landmarks Commission regarding the demolition and rebuild of a historic church that formerly housed the Villa Victoria Arts Center and Pre-School, a new voice of opposition has entered the…