Though she now represents Dorchester and Mattapan on the Council, City Councilor Andrea Campbell chose to kick off her mayoral campaign in the South End on Sept. 24, becoming the second confirmed, and likely third, candidate that will run for…
Month: September 2020
Post 390 Latest Back Bay Restaurant to Close
A fixture on Stuart Street for more than a decade, Post 390 is the latest Back Bay restaurant to close amid the pandemic. “With the current pandemic causing unprecedented uncertainty and change in our industry, we are sorry to share…
Building Safety Issues Raised at Snowden International School and Six Other BPS Schools
As high-needs students headed back to in-person learning last week across Boston, the Boston Teachers Union (BTU) and Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health (MassCOSH) released a report outlining safety concerns and recommendations for school buildings based on walkthroughs…
Lic. Board Discusses COVID-19 Violations at New Restaurant Owned by Social Media-Famous Salt Bae
Nusr-Et Steakhouse, a group of restaurants owned by Internet famous butcher and chef Nusret Gokce, better known as “Salt Bae,” opened a Boston location on September 18 and has already been shut down by the City for violating COVID-19 regualtions.…
Urban Renewal Meeting Oct. 8 Will Begin Conversation About Boundaries, Continuation
Examining Urban Renewal and talking about its future in the South End will begin with a virtual meeting by the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) on Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. – a subject with a history that is…
City Officials Will Reconsider Removal of Melnea Cass Trees Before Taking Action
Removing more than 100 trees as part of the Melnea Cass Boulevard reconfiguration project has never set well with the community. Going back several years when the plan was first unveiled, City officials have worked to try to mitigate the…
Boston Police Reform Task Force Releases Initial Recommendations
The Boston Police Reform Task Force, which was convened by Mayor Walsh in mid June, told reporters about their process following the end of community listening sessions, as well as discussed the initial recommendations they came up with. Chairman Wayne…
More Delays on Shattuck Hospital Project Lead to Call for Interim Solutions by Residents
The process to continue forward movement on the Shattuck Hospital in JP and Newton Pavilion in the South End projects hasn’t stopped during COVID-19, but it also isn’t going anywhere fast – at least that’s what South End residents learned…
Finding Success in the Human Quadrant at Blackstone/ Franklin
On first look, relaxing in the ‘Human Quadrant’ doesn’t sound like good times at all. In fact, it might feel more ‘Buck Rogers’ than Blackstone/Franklin. First impressions what they are, the fact of the matter is the Blackstone/Franklin Squares Neighborhood…
Huntington Theatre Company Keeps Learning on Track Through Virtual Courses
Huntington Theatre Company has announced that its series of online classes, called Huntington @ HomeSchool, will continue through the fall and into the rest of the 2020-2021 season. The Sun spoke with Meg O’Brien, Huntington Theatre Company’s Director of Education,…