Month: November 2024
Civic Table Outside Copley BPL Possibly Slated for Permanent Removal
By Dan Murphy Currently obscured from view, a civic table outside the Copley Branch of the Boston Public Library on Boylston Street is possibly slated for permanent removal. The city’s solicitation for bids ended Tuesday, Oct. 22, to select a…
City Issues Reminders Ahead of Election Day Next week
Special to the Sun The Boston Election Department is reminding voters that Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The State Election determines the winner of various state and federal races, including the presidency. Voters can also decide the result…
Councilors Flynn, Anderson and Santana held a Hearing to Discuss Public Safety and Quality of Life Issues at Mass & Cass
Special to the Sun Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn, Councilor Tania Fernandes-Anderson, and At-Large Councilor Henry Santana held a hearing to discuss ways to provide public safety support and address quality of life issues at Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass…
Councilors Flynn, Murphy to hold a hearing on BPS Transportation challenges
Special to the Sun Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn and Councilor At-Large Erin Murphy will hold a hearing to discuss Boston Public School (BPS) transportation challenges on Thursday, November 7th, at 2:00pm. The hearing will address the critical need to…
News in Brief
Memorial service for Henry Lee set for Nov. 1 at King’s Chapel A memorial service for Henry Lee has been set for Friday, Nov. 1, at 11 a.m. at King’s Chapel at 58 Tremont St. Lee, who helped establish the…
Senator Collins Votes for Closeout Supplemental Budget
Special to the Sun The Massachusetts Senate passed a supplemental budget closing out Fiscal Year 2024, fulfilling the state’s obligations to critical programs and services used by residents statewide. The funding supports treatment for substance and alcohol misuse, public health…
A Look at Immigration through the Lens of Music at the West End Museum
By Michael Maler Immigration has played a long and significant role throughout Boston’s long and storied history, and along each step of the way has continued to enrich and inspire the City’s cultural landscape. The unique cultural perspectives, experiences, and…
Restaurateur and Staff Voice their Strong Opposition against Passing Question 5
By Dan Murphy One veteran neighborhood restauranteur, along with his staff who rely on tips for their livelihoods, are voicing their strong opposition against Question 5, which will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot for Massachusetts voters, saying that passing…
The Broadway National Tour of ‘The Addams Family’ comes to Boston
Special to the Sun A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, the magnificently macabre hit musical The Addams Family comes to the Boch Center Wang Theatre in Boston for five performances only from March 21 – 24,…