In 1782, the then-Congress of the United States approved the Latin phrase, “E pluribus unum,” — “Out of many, one” — for the Great Seal of the United States. The phrase since that time has been attached to many of…
Month: October 2022
Peters Park Cleanup
City Releases Objectives for Proposed Redevelopment of West End Branch Library Ahead of Public Meeting
Ahead of an Oct. 26 virtual public meeting, the city has released a set of “draft development objectives” for the proposed redevelopment of the West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, which include providing an affordable-housing component. The Mayor’s…
SoWa Exhibit Showcases Work of Five Female Artists With Ties to Mass.
An art exhibit that kicks off with an opening reception on Thursday, Oct. 20, and runs through Saturday, Oct. 29, at Gallery Kayafas in SoWa will showcase the work of five female artists with ties to Massachusetts. “New Worlds: Women…
Councilor Fernandes Anderson Discusses Redistricting, Proposed Development Moratorium in District 7 With CSN
City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was on hand for the virtual monthly meeting of Chester Square Neighbors on Wednesday, Oct. 5, to discuss the redistricting plan she has co-sponsored, as well as a temporary moratorium she is proposing on building…
News in Brief
Educational Forum on Homelessness Coming to BPL’s Copley Branch A citywide educational forum, sponsored by the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay and the Boston Public Library, to increase public understanding of efforts to combat homelessness throughout our neighborhoods takes…
Fall-O-Ween Children’s Festival Returns Oct. 21 to the Common
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department host the second annual Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival on the Boston Common Parade Ground at the corner of Beacon and Charles Streets on Friday, Oct. 21, from 5 to 8 p.m.…
Wu Announces Release of Boston Common Master Plan
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu announced the official release of the new Boston Common Master Plan, a comprehensive vision for the future of the “People’s Park,” on Wednesday, Oct. 12. The planning process incorporated the input of Boston…
City of Boston Announces Preparations Ahead of 2022 State Election
The City of Boston’s Election Department today announced its preparations ahead of the State Election taking place on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, including two weeks of early voting and ballot drop box locations. The City previously announced the addition of…
Boston Traffic Advisory Over the Weekend
Events happening in the City of Boston this weekend will bring some parking restrictions and street closures. People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be…