Special to the Sun The MBTA today announced the successful completion of critical track work on the Orange Line while service was suspended between Forest Hills and Back Bay from October 8 to October 20 with the service suspension extended…
Month: October 2024
Take advantage of free Flu and Covid-19 vaccines available throughout Boston
Special to the Sun The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is encouraging all Boston residents ages 6 months and older to get vaccinated for Influenza (flu) and COVID-19 ahead of the peak of respiratory virus season. Vaccines are especially recommended…
It’s Halloween season — enjoy it safely!
With the Halloween season reaching its peak of festivities this weekend through Halloween Night next Thursday, we urge all of our readers to celebrate the season in a safe and responsible manner. Halloween has become big business in recent decades…
A record-high temp that didn’t feel like it
We’ve been aware that the temperatures have been unseasonably warm for this time of year, but we were surprised to hear that Boston set a record-high temperature on Monday when the thermometer hit 83 degrees, breaking a mark that had…
A Sanctuary Cafe Opens on Beacon Hill
Homelessness Task Force Forum Returns to Copley BPL
By Dan Murphy The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay (NABB) Homelessness Task Force held its fifth informational forum on homelessness on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the Copley Branch of the Boston Public Library. This year’s forum, called ‘Ensuring Everyone…
Sen. Markey Maps Need for Climate Action and Highlights Investments in State Climate Resilience
Special to the Sun Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) was recently joined in Boston by local officials and advocates to call for increased federal investment to bolster the climate resilience of regions at risk of sea level rise – exacerbated…
Councilors Flynn, Worrell to Discuss Increasing the Veterans Property Tax Exemption Next Tuesday
Special to the Sun Boston City Councilors Ed Flynn and Brian Worrell will hold a hearing to discuss increasing Veterans Property Tax Exemption next Tuesday, October 22nd, at 2pm. In August this year, Governor Maura Healey signed the historic Honoring,…
News in Brief
WLP’s annual Spaghetti Dinner returns Oct. 18 to the Fairmont Copley Plaza Women’s Lunch Place’s annual fall gala, its Spaghetti Dinner, will take place on Friday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m. at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. WLP will celebrate…
Eastern Bank Foundation Honors Community Changemaker Jackie Jenkins-Scott with 2024 Social Justice Award
Special to the Sun Eastern Bank Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Eastern Bank, hosted more than 700 business, philanthropic and community leaders at their 2024 Celebration of Social Justice, honoring Jackie Jenkins-Scott, a nationally recognized social justice champion. Jenkins-Scott was celebrated…