Last week Gov. Charlie Baker announced the state will lift the mask mandate for students and teachers on February 28 but will give power to local school districts on whether or not they decide to lift mask wearing inside the…
Month: February 2022
MBTA Hosting Multiple Public Forums for Feedback
MBTA staff proposed to the Audit and Finance Subcommittee of the MBTA Board several fare policy changes as part of the MBTA’s Fare Transformation, which aims to make paying for transit easier and more convenient for our customers. “These fare…
Sens. Browsberger and Edwards Join in Virtual Discussion on Issues Affecting Esplanade and Other Public Greenspace
Ahead of Sen. Will Brownsberger ceding representation of the whole length of the Esplanade to newly elected Sen. Lydia Edwards as a result of redistricting, both elected officials joined in for a virtual discussion sponsored by the Esplanade Association on…
Annual Charles River Cleanup to Return on April 23
The annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup will return on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Recognized nationally from 2016-2019 by American Rivers for the Most Pounds of Trash Collected and Most Volunteers Mobilized, the Charles River Cleanup brings together over 3,500…
Parks Department Lists February Vacation Weeklong Activities
Children, parents, and caregivers are invited to join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for free February school vacation week activities at the Bubble at Carter Field located at 709 Columbus Avenue on the South End/Roxbury line. Online registration and…
Massachusetts RMV Preparing for High Customer Volume
The Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is preparing for a high volume of in-person customer service transactions during school vacation week which is scheduled to take place the week of February 21, 2022. The RMV traditionally sees a high volume…
Landlord Committed to Reopening the Pour House; Attorney Tells NABB’s Licensing Committee
Despite a management deal recently falling through for The Pour House, landlord Charles M. Talanian remains “100 percent committed” to reopening the longstanding Boylston Street bar, which closed in September of 2020 amid the pandemic after 34 years in business,…
South End Author Releases Fifth Book That Tells Stories of the Neighborhood
Long-time South End resident and author Alison Barnet recently released her fifth book, titled South End Incident, a True Story. According to a blurb provided by Barnet, “It’s the story of her coming to live at the Franklin Square House…
Old South Church Continues Celebrating Black History Month
Old South Church will continue to celebrate Black History Month every Sunday in February, with a special program called “Roots of Black Music in America.” During Sunday All-Church Worship throughout the month, the church is featuring Black History Moments, which…
Old Alexandra Hotel Slated to Become Condos, Instead of Previously Approved Hotel
Citing a downturn in the hospitality industry expected to last until at least 2025, the team behind the redevelopment of the old Alexandra Hotel is now proposing condos, instead of the previously approved hotel, for the historic building located at…