The ongoing efforts to revitalize Charlesgate Park marked a major milestone on Tuesday, June 28, with a public event to commemorate the planting of 15 new community-sponsored trees in “The Grove” area, as well as a recent pledge of more…
Month: June 2022
Lots of support for “Jazz Square” designation at corner of Mass. Ave. and Columbus Ave.
A South End resident is working to honor and recognize the history of jazz in the South End, and many folks are behind him. Bob Barney is hoping to rename the corner of Columbus Ave. and Mass. Ave.—what he described…
Suffolk County DA candidates face off in virtual debate
The two candidates vying for the Suffolk Count district attorney’s seat squared off on Tuesday, June 28, during a virtual debate sponsored by the Boston Ward 4 and Ward 5 Democratic committees. Interim DA Kevin Hayden, who was appointed by…
Latinx muralist and graphic designer creates mural for Prudential Center
Special to the Sun Splashing across 2,500 feet of Prudential Center’s Boylston Street entrance will be Latinx muralist and graphic designer Yenny Hernandez’s new installation, “Ponle Vuelo A Tus Sueños/Let Your Dreams Take Flight,” a brightly-colored vinyl building wrap that…
News in Brief
Hayes Picnic in the Park Returns Please join the Friends of Hayes Park for our annual Summer Picnic in the Park on Thursday, July 7 from 5:30-7:30pm. Pizza will be provided, but guests are welcome to bring their favorite dish…
Back Bay, surrounding area’s weekly COVID positive test-rate increases
BPHC recommends vaccines for those six-months and older The Back Bay and the surrounding area’s weekly COVID positive test rate increased slightly last week after weeks of decline according to the latest data by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC).…
BLC approves two DAS nodes near the Public Garden
The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) on June 28 approved the replacement of two new light poles with DAS nodes in the the area of the Boston Public Garden. This application was continued from last month’s hearing, and Keenan Brinn, a…
Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular back at the Esplanade this year
After two years of virtual Fourth of July events because of COVID-19, the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular is returning to the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade. Though the free program will be in-person this year, it will also…
Traffic Advisory
Fourth of July weekend traffic advisory from the City of Boston: The annual 4th of July celebrations will be held on Monday, July 4, 2022, bringing parking restrictions and traffic changes to the City of Boston. The City of Boston…
Union Park Neighborhood Assoc. provides rat remediation update
In a June 27 newsletter, the Union Park Neighborhood Association (UPNA)’s Rodent Remediation Committee provided an update on its recent work. The organization has been discussing the rat problem in the neighborhood for some time now, including at its April…