Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu, Emergency Preparedness Chief Adrian Jordan, Chief Climate Officer Brian Swett, Chief of Operations Dion Irish, and public safety officials shared Boston’s preparations for extreme weather events, including efforts to lower risks with long-term…
Month: February 2025
The Chestnuts: Community and Conversation for Women over 50
Story & Photos by Marianne Salza Committing oneself to pause and savor a cup of coffee is a practice of self-care. Cobblestones owner, Jennifer Gallagher, starts each day with the intention of adhering to this morning ritual: drinking coffee prepared…
ADUs Officially Allowed statewide under Affordable Homes Act
Special to the Sun Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are now permitted by-right statewide in Massachusetts thanks to the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Affordable Homes Act, signed into law by Governor Maura Healey in August 2024. Sometimes called tiny homes or in-law suites,…
State, Municipalities Must Adjust ASAP to the New Reality
For those of us who have been around for a while, the warning signs are flashing red for the prospects of a budget crisis for our state and our cities and towns thanks to the promised changes in policies by…
It was Great to see Captain Mike Eruzione at the Big Game
We just wanted to mention that it was great to see Winthrop’s own Mike Eruzione serving as the honorary captain of Team USA for the big game with Canada (whose honorary captain was Wayne Gretzky) at the TD Garden last…
Letter to the Editor
Regarding Driving Cameras Dear Editor, I am sorry I missed last week’s edition where I understand you expressed the view that speed-detecting cameras are ill advised. If we want to address the traffic problem I can’t imagine why we would…
School of Fashion Design Makes Another Donation To Women’s Lunch Place
Plan Announced to Remove Boylston Bus Lane, Evaluate Bike Lanes
By Dan Murphy The city intends to remove a dedicated bus lane on Boylston Street only months after its installation while also pledging to undertake a study to evaluate existing bike lanes. The Boylston Street Better Bus and Bike Lane …
Huntington Theatre Company Approved for one of 37 new Liquor Licenses in City
By Sun staff Huntington Theatre Company was approved by the city’s Licensing Board for one of 37 new liquor licenses across the city on Thursday, Feb. 13. “Each of these 37 local businesses brings vitality, jobs, and community to our…
News in Brief
Get a Free “Liberty Tree” to celebrate the 250th! The Bunker Hill Monument Association is commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 2025 as well as the 202nd Anniversary of the Bunker Hill Monument.…