By Seth Daniel When Boston’s Charlie Palleschi first saw an e-scooter at an event in Cambridge, he thought it simply looked fun. On second look, though, he realized the compact electric scooter could likely change his commuting life. And in…
Author: Seth Daniel
D-4 reports 6-percent drop in crime; could be better
The D-4 police district experienced a 6-percent decrease in overall crime over the past year, but Capt. Steve Sweeney told members of the Blackstone Franklin Square Neighborhood Association (BFSNA) he wasn’t ready to celebrate just yet. Sweeney told BFSNA on…
‘Executive Suite’ loophole closes; Sonder drops Albany Street petition
Neighborhood and City officials are cheering a change to the Zoning Code this month that closed a loophole attempting to be exploited by many short-term rental companies hoping to evade the City’s new regulations on the industry. The Zoning Commission…
New Neighborhood Association Forms to Protect Alexandra-Ball Neighborhood
When residents beyond Massachusetts Avenue in the South End saw their resident parking disappear virtually overnight last summer – amidst many other changes taking place in that often-forgotten area of the South End – they decided it was time to…
Boston Is Ahead of the Curve in Combatting Youth Homelessness
The topic of homelessness and substance abuse crop up at about every meeting in the South End and Back Bay nowadays, but in most cases the topic involves adults only. A more common, pernicious and hidden problem is that of…
Crite Park Re-Design Moving Fast, Raising Significant Money
Six months ago, Cheryl Dickinson and several neighbors from the Ellis South End area, including the areas neighborhood association, rallied the community to raise funds to refurbish the Allan Rohan Crite Park on Columbus Avenue. After getting the blessing of…
Former Council President Blasts Mayor on Education Initiatives
One of the cornerstones of Mayor Martin Walsh’s State of the City speech on Tuesday night was his new, historic commitment to public education in the city, but former Council President Andrea Campbell isn’t buying the pitch. The mayor announced…
Easing the Nightmare: Online Resource Helps Parents Navigate the Schools
It’s tough to get parents to think about September in January, but when it comes to enrolling in the school system, January is like the first day of school. This week opens up the school enrollment priority round, and many…
Lasker’s Convenience Closes, New Owners Looking at Restaurant, Deli: Realty Group, Hoopoe Advisors, Also Busy Improving Mass Ave Property
A real estate group refused to renew the lease for Lasker’s Convenience store on Appleton Street in the South End, and they are hoping to add a new restaurant or deli operation to the space. Lasker’s, in one form or…
Dangerous Building Collapses Into Upton Street Alleyway
The New Year opened with a bang on Upton Street, as the back fire escape and brick wall of 23 Upton St. collapsed into the alleyway below – a building that has been recently purchased for renovation, but had been…