We had not intended to view the eclipse, so despite the hype, we had not purchased special eclipse eyewear. We figured we’d focus on what was happening around us — the birds and other animals, the shadows, the suddenly-cooler air…
Month: April 2024
State Budget Woes: Here We Go Again
With state revenue falling off a cliff and almost $1 billion being spent (on an annualized basis) to house, feed, and care for immigrants who have made their way to Massachusetts from the southern border (and with no end in…
Full Circle: Hotel Alexandra Proposed To Become Hotel Again
In response to the challenges now facing the housing market, the Hotel Alexandra building is poised to become a hotel again, according to a second Notice of Project Change (NPC) filed with the city on March 29. “The project will…
Wu Marks Creation of New City Planning Department at West End Ceremony
Standing behind the Last Tenement at 42 Lomasney Way – the only historic building from the old West End to survive urban renewal in that neighborhood – Mayor Michelle Wu signed an ordinance on Tuesday, April 2, which will allow…
Wu Announces New Neighborhood Liaisons for South End/Bay Village, Jamaica Plain, and Allston-Brighton
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu announced new staff in the Office of Neighborhood Services, including Sarah Sharpe as the South End and Bay Village Liaison, Kevin L’Herrou as the Allston-Brighton Liaison, and Caroline Peters as the Jamaica Plain…
News Briefs
SoWa Artists Guild to Hold April Events SoWa Artists Guild will hold its SoWa First Friday on April 5 from 5 to 9 p.m., as well as its SoWa Sundays on April 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 11 a.m.…
Love Your Block: Boston Gears Up for Neighborhood Cleanups This Weekend
Special to the Sun Neighborhood cleanups are planned for this weekend in April in several neighborhoods. “Love your Block cleanups are a perfect way to enjoy the upcoming spring weather while helping your local community look vibrant and clean,” said Mayor…
Councilor Flynn Calls for Hearing on Boston’s PILOT Program
Special to the Sun Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn filed a hearing order last week calling for a review of the Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Program in the City of Boston. The PILOT program was established to encourage…
Party in the Park Luncheon Set for May 15
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy announces that the 20th Anniversary of Party in the Park, the city’s beloved annual luncheon to raise awareness and funds for the Emerald Necklace parks, will take place on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Franklin Park.…
Wu, Bok Celebrate Grand Opening of 34 East Springfield St. in South End
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu joined Boston Housing Authority Administrator Kenzie Bok on March 27 to welcome home the new residents and celebrate the opening of 34 East Springfield St. – a 100-percent affordable veteran housing community in…