The Fenway Community Development Corporation (CDC) recently shared the news that, along with the Schochet Companies, they have closed on a $53 million Tax Credit Equity and construction financing for the Newcastle Saranac Apartments in the South End/Lower Roxbury. The…
Author: Lauren Bennett
Wu Holds Panel Discussion on Safe and Equitable BPS Reopening
With conversations around reopening schools in the fall, many parents and community members have questions and concerns around what is best for students, but many have stated that the conversation needs to go beyond just safe reopening, and when looking…
Walsh Discusses Schools, Small Businesses, Census in Latest Updates
Mayor Marty Walsh continues to provide updates to the community regarding COVID-19 and new information for Boston Public Schools (BPS), small businesses, and the Census. On July 23, Walsh announced that BPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius and her team presented a…
Red Sox Gear up for Home Opener to Empty Stadium
Though Friday, July 24 is the long-awaited Red Sox home opener against the Baltimore Orioles, Fenway Park will be empty save for the players and personnel, and will not be filled with the same sounds, sights, or smells that a…
Baker Announces New Funding, First round of Food Insecurity Grant Recipients
Gov. Charlie Baker provided an update on COVID-19 and announced new funding at a press conference on July 16. He said that face coverings continue to be the “best and most important thing we can all do here in the…
BAA Construction Site Back in Action; Structure Work Expected to Be Completed Soon
Construction on the new Boston Arts Academy (BAA) building is back in full swing, despite having to take a nearly 9 week hiatus due to COVID-19 orders from the City and State. The Sun spoke with Lee Michael Kennedy of…
Walsh Addresses COVID-19, Equity, Violence in the City
Mayor Marty Walsh held a press conference on July 16 to give an update on COVID-19 and talk about the City’s continued work on equity, as well as address the increase in violence in the City in recent weeks. Walsh…
ZBA Approves Motor Mart Garage Project; Residential Building on Boston Street
The Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) has been holding virtual hearings after gathering a backlog of cases during the first couple months of the COVID-19 pandemic. At first, the focus was on smaller scale projects, but the hearings now include…
Vacation Cancelled? Take a Trip to the Public Garden Instead
The Boston Public Garden is known for being a place to relax, unwind, and enjoy nature, and this summer, be sure to stop and smell the hibiscus. For more than 100 years, city gardeners have prided themselves on ornamental planting…
Community Advocates for Fair Tree Removal in Phase Two of Muddy River Restoration Project
The Muddy River Restoration Project Maintenance and Management Oversight Committee (MMOC) held a virtual public meeting on June 30, where they provided information to the public about Phase Two of construction for the Muddy River Restoration Project. Phase One of…