The Emerald Necklace Conservancy (ENC) held its first ever “Emerald Evening In,” a virtual fundraiser to support the organization’s work in Boston’s Emerald Necklace parks. Hosted by Jared Bowen of GBH news, the event brought in more than 100 people…
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Art Commission Discusses Emancipation Group Statue; Other Public Art Updates
The Boston Art Commission (BAC) met virtually on October 13, where members discussed updates to ongoing public art projects in the city. BAC Director Karin Goodfellow talked about some long term projects that will last for five or more years,,…
BPDA Holds South End Urban Renewal Meeting
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) held a virtual community meeting on October 8 regarding Urban Renewal in the South End, as the renewal of the plan is set to expire in April 2022. The agency presented to the…
Walsh Accepts Final Recommendations of Police Reform Task Force
Mayor Marty Walsh held a press conference on October 13, where he gave an update on coronavirus as well as accepted all of the final recommendations from the city’s Police Reform Task Force. Walsh said that as of Monday in…
City Council Holds Hearing on Housing Discrimination, Fair Housing Testing
The City Council Committee on Housing and Community Development, chaired by Councilor Lydia Edwards, held a virtual hearing on October 13 regarding housing discrimination. The hearing, which went on for more than five hours, covered three different dockets, including an…
Residents Ask for Gate Because of Drug Use on Stairs; SELDC Denies Proposal
The South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) met virtually on October 6, where they discussed a range of project proposals from roof decks to windows. One proposal at 1746-1752 Washington Street sparked a lengthy discussion about how the Landmarks Commission…
Lic. Board Discusses COVID-19 Violations at New Restaurant Owned by Social Media-Famous Salt Bae
Nusr-Et Steakhouse, a group of restaurants owned by Internet famous butcher and chef Nusret Gokce, better known as “Salt Bae,” opened a Boston location on September 18 and has already been shut down by the City for violating COVID-19 regualtions.…
Boston Police Reform Task Force Releases Initial Recommendations
The Boston Police Reform Task Force, which was convened by Mayor Walsh in mid June, told reporters about their process following the end of community listening sessions, as well as discussed the initial recommendations they came up with. Chairman Wayne…
Huntington Theatre Company Keeps Learning on Track Through Virtual Courses
Huntington Theatre Company has announced that its series of online classes, called Huntington @ HomeSchool, will continue through the fall and into the rest of the 2020-2021 season. The Sun spoke with Meg O’Brien, Huntington Theatre Company’s Director of Education,…
BTD Offers Virtual Open House for Tremont St. Redesign
The Boston Transportation Department (BTD) has published a virtual open house for the public to learn about the Tremont St. redesign project and provide their feedback. A link to the virtual open house is available on the Tremont Street Design…