By Alison Barnet It happened one day on Washington Street. I had my eyes on the ground—not up at passing male motorists–sure that a chain of long brick lumps in the sidewalk was behind me. All of a sudden, I fell.…
Month: February 2023
Developer Files RFP for Proposed 1033–1055 Washington St. Project
A developer filed a Request for Proposals (RFP) with the Boston Planning & Development Agency on Tuesday, Feb. 7, for the for the proposed 1033-1055 Washington St. project in the South End. The Druker Co. is proposing a project comprising…
Doyle Auction House Expands to the Back Bay
The venerable New York auction house, Doyle, has expanded to Boston, with a popup showroom now open on Clarendon Street that will eventually evolve into a permanent gallery in the Back Bay. Laura Doyle, the company’s CEO and the youngest…
In-Person and Virtual Meetings Planned for West Fenway Zoning
The public will have two opportunities to discuss the future of zoning in the West Fenway at two city-sponsored meetings next week – first, at an in-person meeting on the evening of Monday, Feb. 13, at the Fenway Community Center,…
Council President Flynn Pens Letter to Other City Officials Expressing His Concerns With Copley Connect Project
Special to the Sun In a letter dated Feb. 7 to Jascha Franklin-Hodge, the city’s chief of streets, and Arthur Jemison, chief of planning for the Boston Planning & Development Agency, City Council President and District 2 City Councilor Ed…
Representatives for Lululemon Detail Plans To Bring Entertainment to Newbury Street Store
Representatives for lululemon were on hand at the Monday, Feb. 6, virtual meeting of the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay License and Building Use Committee to discuss their plans to seek an entertainment license from the city for the…
Boston Public Schools Add Electric Buses to Its Fleet
Mayor Michelle Wu celebrated the arrival of the first two electric school buses to the Boston Public Schools (BPS) school bus fleet. An additional 18 buses will arrive in the coming weeks and are expected to be in use following…
Celebrating Black History Month: BPS Lifelong Educator Cynthia Grant-Carter
Story by Marianne Salza Cynthia Grant-Carter has been a Boston Public Schools teacher since the late 1970s, empowering her students to voice their opinions, and be courageous, responsible, generous people. Although the Dorchester resident retired in 2021, she serves as…
News in Brief
Third Back Bay Fens Pathways Design Meeting Set Virtually for Feb. 16 The third Back Bay Fens pathways design meeting will take place virtually on Thursday, Feb. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. The project, which began this summer, looks…
Publisher David Godine To Receive Award From French Library of Boston
David R. Godine, founder of Boston publishing house David R. Godine Inc., will receive the Mosaïque Award for Exceptional Achievement on Friday evening, Feb. 10, at the French Library in Boston. In selecting Godine to receive the award, the French…