Still room for binge-watching Star Trek, some say An Italian ski vacation has led to a very solitary 18 days and a lot of “Star Trek”-binge watching says one South End resident who began to self-quarantine in the earliest stages…
Month: March 2020
Without Meetings, Neighborhood Associations Take a Walk
Staying inside, avoiding close contact with people and a ban on having community meetings has left many neighborhood associations in the South End without much to do. So, some decided to simply take a walk. To get some fresh air,…
BBAC Approves Temporary Vestibule for Restaurant on Newbury Street
The Back Bay Architectural Commission met for its monthly meeting on March 11, just days before restrictions on group gatherings due to the coronavirus were implemented. Several concerned neighbors showed up for what turned out to be a contentious proposal…
Boylston Street Retail Bears Brunt of Coronavirus
While many retail stores on Boylston Street near the Boston Marathon finish line have typically come to expect to do peak business in the weeks leading up to and during the event, growing fears over the coronavirus, which has resulted…
Councilor Wu Holds Live Stream with Boston Health Care for the Homeless
In a second video of a series of Facebook live streams by City Councilor Michelle Wu, the councilor spoke with Dr. Denise De Las Nueces, Medical Director at Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, to disperse more information about…
State RMV Re-opened Seven Locations
Special to the Sun The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) announced on Wednesday, March 18, it would reopen seven of its 30 customer-service-center locations, while asking that customers who do not have immediate needs for required in-person services delay…
BBAC, Public Provide Feedback on Harvard Club Proposal
The project team for the proposed development project at the Harvard Club at 415 Newbury St. came before the Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) for an advisory review on March 11. An advisory review lets the Commission, and sometimes the…
Blackstone’s and KitchenWares to Consolidate Under One Roof
Blackstone’s of Beacon Hill and its sister establishment, KitchenWares by Blackstones, will soon consolidate their respective businesses under one roof at 46 Charles St. “KitchenWares physical location at 215 Newbury St. is disappearing at the end of the month, but…
Boston Public Libraries, Community Centers Close Down for COVID-19
As of 6 p.m. on Monday, March 16, all branches of the Boston Public Library (BPL) system were closed until further notice including the Central Library in Copley Square and the Charlestown Branch Library. During this time, BPL will expand automatic renewals, and allow people to…
ER Docs, Major Hospitals Preparing for Potential Surge of Patients
Numerous public gatherings, meetings and conferences were abruptly cancelled over the last 10 days, and at the same time, major hospitals in the area were preparing for a potential surge of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases – all this while financial markets…