Special to the Sun The Massachusetts House of Representatives last week passed legislation that combines several separate legislative initiatives into one bill that will help to prevent abuse and exploitation, while also enhancing protections for survivors. The legislation addresses teen…
Month: January 2024
Protecting Individuals With Dementia From Wandering During the Winter
Special to the Sun To help families protect their loved ones with dementia from the potential dangers of wandering in cold winter areas, where frigid temperatures, snow, and ice create additional safety risks, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is…
How Are Those New Year’s Resolutions Going?
All of us, consciously or subconsciously, make some sort of New Year’s resolution in the hope of improving our lives and those of our loved ones. Without a doubt, the most common New Year’s resolution is weight loss, which is…
Remembering Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
‘Make Way for Ducklings’ Sculptor, Nancy Schön, Tells Her Own Story in New Video Project
Nancy Schön, the artist whose creations include the iconic ‘Make Way for Ducklings’ sculpture in the Public Garden, is now telling her own story in a five-part video series on YouTube, with the first chapter out now and subsequent installments…
Proposed 2 Charlesgate West Project Discussed At Virtual Public Meeting
A mixed-use project proposed for 2 Charlesgate West was the matter at hand during a virtual meeting sponsored by the Boston Planning & Development Agency on Thursday, Jan. 11. Morro, a developer of multi-family housing, has proposed an approximately 290,000…
Fenway Corners Project Now Proposed To Include Parcel at 96–98 Brookline Ave
The proposed Fenway Corners (west) project is now expected to include a previously omitted parcel at 96-98 Brookline Ave., which will be integrated into a building planned for the corner of Brookline Avenue and Jersey Street. WS-Fenway-Twins Realty Venture LLC…
Councilor Sharon Durkan Announces Expanded District 8 Team
Special to the Sun Following her swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 1 at Faneuil Hall, District 8 City Councilor Sharon Durkan, who represents the West End, Beacon Hill, Back Bay, Fenway, and Mission Hill neighborhoods, announced the expansion of her team…
Councilor Flynn Selected to Join National League of Cities (NLC) 2024 University Communities Council
Special to the Sun Councilor Edward Flynn was selected last week to join the National League of Cities (NLC) University Communities Council for their 2024 membership. Prior to the selection, Councilor Flynn has been an active National League of Cities…
News in Brief
Second Back Street Neighborhood Project Meeting to be Held Virtually The Esplanade Association will hold its second Back Street Neighborhood Project Meeting to discuss ongoing safety projects at Esplanade entrances on Back Street. The meeting will take place via Zoom…