In a ceremony at City Hall on Wednesday afternoon, Kim Janey was sworn in as the first Black person and first woman to lead the City of Boston, a day after Mayor Marty Walsh left for Washington D.C. following his…
Month: March 2021
Walsh Gives Final Farewell Following Senate Confirmation
Mayor Marty Walsh gave his final press conference as mayor of Boston on March 22, and headed off to Washington, D.C on Tuesday morning to begin his new role as US Secretary of Labor. The Senate voted 68 to 29…
Star Market Proposes 50,000 Square-Foot Fenway Location
Star Market plans to open a new 50,000 square-foot location in the former Sears complex in the Fenway, according to last week’s press release from the company. The New England supermarket chain announced it would partner with Samuels & Associates,…
Remembering Cliff Janey’s Role in the South End’s Bancroft School
By Paul Wright, South End Historical Society Clifford Janey, who was an influential, charismatic teacher at the South End’s Bancroft School from 1974-1977, passed away at his home in Washington, DC, on February 13, 2020, but he has not been forgotten…
Hynes Convention Center Launches as Mass Vaccination Site: Two Hours of Free Parking Available for Those Getting the Shot
If there’s a little bit of a sporting event or road race feel to the organization of the Hynes Convention Center mass vaccination site – which went full-on starting Monday – there’s a pretty good reason for it. With their…
Kelly Bates Launches Boston City Council At-Large Campaign
Hyde Park resident Kelly Bates, a mom, problem-solver, crisis management leader, lawyer and a champion for women and girls, will launch her campaign for Boston City Council At-Large on Monday. Since filing with the Office of Political Finance (OCPF), the…
Ruthzee Louijeune Launches Campaign for Council At-Large
Ruthzee Louijeune, an attorney and advocate, this week launched her campaign for Boston City Council. “Today, I am announcing my candidacy for Boston City Council At-Large,” said Ruthzee Louijeune. “I have the experience and conviction needed to lead this city…
Friday, March 26 Declared ‘Leonard Nimoy Day’ in City of Boston
Just days before being confirmed by the Senate as the nation’s Labor Secretary, exiting Mayor Martin Walsh declared this Friday, March 26, “Leonard Nimoy Day” in the City of Boston in honor of the West End native who skyrocketed to…
Zoning Board of Appeals Approves Five One-Bed Units at 34 East Springfield Streeteet
The Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) on Tuesday voted to approve zoning relief for the proposed project at 34 East Springfield St. in the South End to renovate the existing four story row house into five affordable one bedroom rental…
State Rep. Santiago Joins Partners to Vaccinate Nearly 100 Low-Income, Elderly, and Disabled BHA Residents
State Rep. Jon Santiago partnered with Dr. Alister Martin, the South End Community Health Center, Mascon Medical, the Boston Housing Authority, Brewster Ambulance, and the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts to set up pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics aimed at administering vaccinations…