By Dr. Glenn Mollette Most of us simply want peace in our lives, nation and world. We enjoy resting in a warm or cool house, with something to eat, free from worry and stress. Peace is not always easy. This…
Month: March 2022
Public Gets Look at Revised Fenway Corners Proposal
The public got a look at the revised plans for the recently rebranded Fenway Corners – a proposed approximately 2 million square-foot project that would transform the blocks around Fenway Park into new office/research, retail, and residential space – during…
Community Gets a Look at Mock-Up for Gas-To-Electric Streetlight
The Bay Village Historic District Commission held a public meeting to review a mock-up of an electrified gas street-lamp on Monday, March 14, in the area of 212 Stuart St., which could become the city’s standard for its “gas-to-electric streetlight…
City of Boston’s COVID-19 State of Emergency Declaration to End April 1
Three weeks after the city’s “B Together” policy, which required patrons and staff of certain indoor spaces to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19, was canceled and a week after the city’s indoors mask mandate was lifted, the weekly positive…
BBAC Approves Three Das Node Locations, Continues Remaining Four
The Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) on March 9 approved several locations for new light poles with DAS nodes in the district, and continued several other locations. DAS nodes are equipment used to provide cellular service to the city. ExteNet…
Pressley, Edwards Join Effort to Safeguard Local Protections
On Saturday Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Sen. Lydia Edwards, announced their support of “Massachusetts Is Not For Sale”, an alliance of workers, consumers, civil rights, immigrant, faith, labor, community organizing, racial and environmental justice groups organized to oppose legislative efforts…
Council Holds Hearing on Targeted Residential Picketing Ordinance
The City Council Committee on Government Operations held a hearing on March 14 regarding the ordinance filed by Mayor Michelle Wu on targeted residential picketing. The hearing was held on Zoom, with no in-person participation. As filed, the ordinance reads…
BPDA Holds Public Meeting for Proposed Life Science Building at 80 E. Berkeley St.
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) held a public meeting on March 14 regarding the Notice of Project Change for the proposed 10-story building at 80 East Berkeley St., which will consist of office, lab, and research space and…
Freedom Isn’t Free
As the ongoing tragedy in Ukraine, fueled by the barbarism of the war criminal Vladimir Putin, continues to unfold, it is apparent that in addition to underestimating the fierce and brave resistance of the Ukrainian people, Putin also failed to…
Enjoy a Happy (and Safe) St. Patrick’s Day
Amidst all of the sadness and tragedy in the world today, the arrival of St. Patrick’s Day this Thursday (March 17) will provide a brief and welcome respite from the terrible news that we see on our televisions every day.…