At Wednesday’s Government Operations Hearing on rent stabilization, Council President Flynn proposed an affordable housing tax exemption for property owners that charge below market rate rent in the City of Boston. Currently, the City of Boston has a number of…
Month: February 2023
Jimmy Carter: A Wonderful, Amazing Man
The reports that former President Jimmy Carter has returned home for hospice care came as sad news for all Americans this week. Ever since the self-described peanut farmer burst onto the national scene shortly after he was elected governor of…
Our Support for Ukraine Must Not Waver: We Must Remain The Arsenal of Democracy
This week marks the first anniversary of the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by the government of Russia and its sociopathic leader, Vladimir Putin. The Ukrainian people have demonstrated to the world that freedom isn’t free. The enormous sacrifices they are…
Guest Op-Ed: Start Solving the Vocational Admissions Problem: Improve Access, Create More Seats
By Steven C. Sharek It’s no longer a secret that Massachusetts vocational-technical and agricultural high schools are a great option for students of all backgrounds who want to learn a trade and pursue a career. Unfortunately, there simply isn’t enough…
Remembering Two Fallen BFD Members
Emerald Necklace Conservancy Brings Emerald Glow Back
Special to Sun The Emerald Necklace Conservancy is bringing back a wonderful reason to visit the Emerald Necklace parks this winter. “Lights in the Necklace” is a unique lighting exhibition, which began during the pandemic, and will return every evening…
Bok Leads In-Person Discussion on the Future of Zoning in the West Fenway
District 8 City Councilor Kenzie Bok sponsored a public meeting on Monday, Feb. 13, at the Fenway Community Center to solicit public input that will help inform the city at it considers the future of zoning in the West Fenway.…
Mass. Ave. Coalition Festival Poised To Return
After making its auspicious debut last fall, the Mass. Ave. Coalition Festival is poised to return to Chester Square on Sunday, Sept. 17 (with a rain date set for Sunday, Sept. 24). This year’s festival, which will again be free…
EBNHC Introducing the Office of the Patient Advocate
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Equity is one of the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center’s (EBNHC) biggest focuses this year in all facets. With equity in mind and to improve patient service, the EBNHC is creating the Office of the Patient…
Chief Jemison Welcomes New Director of Planning
Chief of Planning Arthur Jemison today announced the hiring of Aimee Chambers, AICP as the new Director of Planning. Her professional experience includes a wide range of planning and urban design work from affordable housing development to bicycle and pedestrian…