As neighborhoods across the city continue to come together during this time of crisis, one South End organization is working nearly around the clock to help small businesses in the neighborhood adapt to the rapidly changing situation. South End Business…
Author: Lauren Bennett
Landmarks Commission Holds First Virtual Hearing
The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) held its first virtual meeting using videoconferencing program Zoom on Tuesday, March 24. BLC Commissioners, staff, project proponents, and the public were able to tune into the hearing and participate. The BLC approved landscape improvements…
Walsh, Baker Announce Measures to Combat COVID-19
No Plans to Shelter in Place Mayor Marty Walsh and Governor Charlie Baker have spoken to residents via live-streamed and televised addresses over the past several days as the coronavirus situation continues to unfold. As information related to the virus…
City Council Holds Historic Meeting Using Zoom
The Boston City Council held an unprecedented weekly meeting on March 18, where half of the Council appeared in the Chamber, and the other half participated in the meeting via the remote conferencing program, Zoom, in an attempt to follow…
In a Time of Need, Southenders Band Together on Facebook
While the practice of social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic has prevented neighbors all over the city from gathering for community events, many have creatively figured out how to come together in other ways to help and support each…
BBAC Approves Temporary Vestibule for Restaurant on Newbury Street
The Back Bay Architectural Commission met for its monthly meeting on March 11, just days before restrictions on group gatherings due to the coronavirus were implemented. Several concerned neighbors showed up for what turned out to be a contentious proposal…
Councilor Wu Holds Live Stream with Boston Health Care for the Homeless
In a second video of a series of Facebook live streams by City Councilor Michelle Wu, the councilor spoke with Dr. Denise De Las Nueces, Medical Director at Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, to disperse more information about…
BBAC, Public Provide Feedback on Harvard Club Proposal
The project team for the proposed development project at the Harvard Club at 415 Newbury St. came before the Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) for an advisory review on March 11. An advisory review lets the Commission, and sometimes the…
St. Cecilia Parish Holds Historic Mass Using Video Streaming
As many people adjust to working and learning from home, religious services across the city also have to adapt to the social distancing that can help flatten the curve of the coronavirus. Until further notice, Cardinal Sean O’Malley has temporarily…
Peterborough Senior Center Closed until March 27
During times like these, the health and safety of Boston’s seniors are at the forefront of the minds of many. Operation PEACE, which runs the Peterborough Senior Center in the Fenway, has decided to close all programming for two weeks,…