The Fenway CDC’s proposed project, which will bring much-needed affordable-housing ownership opportunities to Beacon Hill, cleared another procedural hurdle on Thursday, Aug. 21, when the Beacon Hill Architectural Commission approved a pair of applications at its monthly public hearing held…
Month: August 2025
Rob Gronkowski celebrates opening of Gronk Playground on Esplanade
A new era of play arrived on the Esplanade at the Charles River Reservation on Tuesday, Aug. 19, when four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski, in partnership with the Gronk Nation Youth Foundation (GNYF), the Esplanade Association (EA), and the…
Enjoy a great – and safe – Labor Day weekend
With the weatherman predicting a great Labor Day weekend, we hope that all of our readers will have a chance to make the most of the final weekend of the summer season. The Summer of ‘25 overall has been just…
Guest Op-Ed: Addressing contractor parking challenges in Beacon Hill
Councilor Durkan’s office called a hearing to discuss the matter at 10 a.m. on Sept. 18 By Sharon Durkan In Beacon Hill and across Boston, residents know how limited our parking is. Narrow streets, dense housing, and ongoing utility work…
News in Brief 8-29-25
CHARLESGATE FARMERS MARKET OPEN SUNDAYS The Charlesgate Farmers Market returns this summer to Charlesgate Park. The market will be held Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until October 12 under the Bowker Overpass at Commonwealth Avenue between Charlesgate East…
Emerald Necklace Conservancy to host second annual honeybee celebration
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy, in partnership with Classroom Hives, Inc., invites the community to its second annual National Honeybee Month Celebration for an afternoon of family-friendly fun. The event will give attendees a chance to see live bees in an…
Sheriff Steve Tompkins steps away from position
Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins has agreed to step away from his position until the federal case against him is resolved. In the meantime, the role will be filled by the Special Sheriff, Mark Lawhorne, consistent with state law. “The…
MBTA to begin fare checks: Warnings followed by citations beginning Sept. 8
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced that fare checks as the part of its Fare Engagement Program will soon begin within the subway system. Beginning September 8, Fare Engagement Representatives will begin issuing formal warnings and citations to riders…
Mayor Michelle Wu announces $40 million in funding to expand and preserve affordable housing in Boston
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the release of the City of Boston’s annual Request for Proposals (RFP) for affordable housing, providing $40 million to support the creation and preservation of affordable housing across the city. This year’s funding—offered through the Mayor’s…