Americans have been overeating — and eating the wrong kinds of food — for a long time. It is estimated that 40 percent of Americans are obese and another 32 percent of us are overweight — which means that three…
Month: October 2023
Annual BVNA Block Party
South End Historical Society House Tour Returns in Person Saturday, Oct. 21
After three years of going virtual amid the pandemic, the South End Historical Society’s 55th annual South End House Tour will return as an in-person event on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour features an…
Hotel Alexandra Owner Pledges Continuing Commitment to Building’s Redevelopment
Despite the significant setbacks the project has endured, representatives for the former Hotel Alexandra on hand for the Sept. 18 virtual meeting of the South End Landmark District Commission pledged their continuing commitment to redeveloping the long-neglected building at the…
BWSC Conducts Annual Tap-Water Tests for Lead
Special to the Sun In compliance with State and Federal regulations, the Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) must annually collect tap water samples from residential properties that have lead water services or copper services with lead solder and have…
Fall-O-Ween Children’s Festival Returns to Boston Common October 20
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department host the third annual Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival on the Boston Common Parade Ground at the corner of Beacon and Charles Streets on Friday, October 20, from…
News in Brief
‘Story Time with Librarian Margaret Coming to USES in October Story Time with Librarian Margaret will take place on Thursdays, Oct. 12, 19, and 26 at 10:30 a.m. at United South End Settlements, located at 48 Rutland St. Storytime with…
BPL Announces David Manfredi As 2023 Druker Award Recipient
Special to Sun David P. Manfredi, CEO and founding principal of Elkus Manfredi Architects, has been announced as the 2023 recipient of the Druker Award Celebrating Design and Architecture, according to the Boston Public Library . The award is “presented…
John Bookston, Longtime Fenway Civic Board Member, Dead at 76
John M. Bookston Jr., a member of the Fenway Civic Association board since 2016 and longtime resident of that neighborhood, died on Oct. 8. He was 76. John is survived by his wife Rosalie (Goodhart), son David (Samantha) and grandchildren…
Wu Announces $11 Million Federal Grant To Enhance Boston’s Tree Canopy
Special to the Sun Mayor Wu joined Senator Ed Markey last week to celebrate that the City of Boston has received $11.4 million in funding from the U.S. Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Grant. This grant will bolster Boston’s…