One of the things that we take for granted as Americans is our freedom to worship — or not to worship — as we see fit. What brings this thought to mind is the plethora of religious-oriented observances that are…
Month: April 2022
BAA Is Right to Ban Russian Runners
We applaud the decision of the Boston Athletic Association (BAA) to ban runners from Russia and Belarus from competing in this year’s Boston Marathon. We recognize that the move casts a wide net and may serve to punish ordinary Russian…
Spring Arrives at the Common, Public Garden
Public Gets Another Update on Proposed Fenway Corners Project
The public got a look at the latest plans for Fenway Corners – a proposed, approximately 2 million square-foot project that would transform the blocks around the ballpark into several new buildings containing office/research, retail, and residential space – at…
EBNA Hears Updates on Mass/Cass, Restaurants, and Life Science Proposal
The East Berkeley Neighborhood Association (EBNA) had a packed agenda for its April 5 virtual meeting—speakers included Boston Police D4 Capt. Steven Sweeney, Rockland Trust Bank, Jeff Gates of SoWa Hospitality Group, Senior Advisor to Mayor Wu Dr. Monica Bharel,…
Public Gets Another Look at Mockups of Electrified Street-Lights on Stuart Street
The Bay Village Historic District Commission held its second public meeting on Wednesday, March 30, to view mock-ups of two streetlights in the area of 212 Stuart St., which could become the standard for replacing Colonial gas streetlights with new…
Neighborhood’s Weekly COVID Positive Test Rate Increases to Over 6%: BPHC Recommends Second COVID Booster Vaccine
Last week the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) released its recommendations for residents to receive a second COVID booster vaccine as Back Bay’s weekly COVID positive test rate increases dramatically. Last week, 1,119 Back Bay, Beacon Hill, North End, West…
WLP Annual Eat Lunch Give Fundraiser Set for April 14
On Thursday, April 14th, Women’s Lunch Place will celebrate its 11th annual eat LUNCH give fundraiser. Join us as we elevate the voices of resilient women in our community and commit to walking alongside them as they work towards a…
SELDC Approves Replacement of Four Light Poles With Small Cell Antennae
The South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) met virtually on April 5, where it ap-proved the replacement of several light poles with small cell antenna equipment. The Back Bay has also seen a number of these proposals in recent months,…
Festival and Guest Speaker Programs Return to the MFA in Person for First Time Since 2019
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), celebrates the return of spring with its 46th annual Art in Bloom festival (April 29–May 1, 2022), a celebration that pairs art from across the collection with floral interpretations created by 50 New…