Special to the Sun Last Thursday evening, Oct. 18, the Friends of the Public Garden (FOPG) held its annual Members Reception, an event dedicated to honoring the loyal supporters who make the organization’s vital work in our three beloved parks…
Month: October 2024
Miguel Rosales Unveils Three Options for New Evans Way Bridge in Back Bay Fens
By Dan Murphy A newcomer to the project, venerable bridge designer Miguel Rosales unveiled three design options for a new, pedestrian-only Evans Way Bridge on the Back Bay Fens during a meeting sponsored virtually by the city on Oct. 9.…
Healey Appoints Tom McGee as Next Chair of the MBTA Board of Directors
Special to the Sun Governor Maura Healey has announced that she is appointing Thomas M. McGee as the next Chair of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Association (MBTA) Board of Directors. McGee has served as a board member since April 2023.…
News in Brief
Rep. Livingstone to hold virtual Office Hours on Oct. 24 Rep. Jay Livingstone will hold his virtual Office Hours via Zoom on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 5:30 p.m. To receive the link for Rep. Livingstone’s virtual office hours, or to…
O’Keefe appointed Director of Neighborhood Housing Division at the Mayor’s Office of Housing
Special to the Sun The Mayor’s Office of Housing has announced the appointment of Christine O’Keefe as the new Director of the Neighborhood Housing Division. With over three decades of service in affordable housing development in the City of Boston,…
Celebrate the holidays on Boston’s Historic Freedom Trail
The Freedom Trail® Foundation invites revelers to celebrate this holiday season on the annual Historic Holiday Strolls. The festive atmosphere of the city, set against the unique backdrop of Boston’s historic sites and centuries of history, makes these merry 60-minute…
Mayor Wu, Boston Parks and Recreation Department Celebrate Improvements to O’Day Playground
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods joined Friends of O’Day Playground, Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción (IBA), and South End residents on Wednesday, October 9 to cut the ribbon on the newly renovated O’Day…
Boston Senior Home Care Celebrates 50 Years with Gala
Special to the Sun State leaders and community advocates gathered as Boston Senior Home Care (BSHC) celebrated fifty years of service to older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston on Oct. 17.…
With Autumn in the Air, State Fire Marshal Offers Home Heating Reminder
Special to the Sun With crisp autumn temperatures settling in across Massachusetts, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is reminding residents that home heating equipment is the leading source of carbon monoxide and the second-leading cause of residential fires. “Having…
Wu, Boston Emergency Medical Services celebrate new EMTs
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) celebrated the graduation of 27 EMT-Recruits and three recent promotions in a ceremony at Boston Public Library’s Rabb Hall. The EMT-Recruits…