When Blackstone/Franklin President David Stone took a recent survey of the two Squares in his neighborhood, and found 11 people sleeping there one morning, and later observed folks bathing in the fountains, he knew something was mighty different than in…
Author: Seth Daniel
Local Market Looks to Codify Use of Building for Warehouse, Storage
An often troubled market on the corner of Washington Street and East Berkeley in the South End is looking to gain approval of neighbors to codify the use of an adjoining building for a warehouse – but their work is…
Southenders Mobilizing to Save Trees on Melnea Cass
A funny thing happened on the way to reconstructing Melnea Cass Boulevard – somehow the City arrived at the idea of chopping down hundreds of trees. While City leaders have promoted the long-planned Melnea Cass re-design, and are preparing to…
Center Medians Out, Double Bike Lanes in, On Tremont St. Redesign
Tremont Street will be whittled down to two lanes of traffic without a center median strip, Boston Transportation Department (BTD) officials said on Wednesday night, June 26, in the most recent meeting on the South End thoroughfare’s changes. Stefanie Siskin,…
‘I am Harriet’ Campaign Launches to Try to Preserve Tubman House
For a strong contingent of Southenders and former Southenders, no amount of new, donated space will replace the historic nature – and central community gathering area – that has been the Harriet Tubman House on the very visible corner of…
South End, Bay Village to Move Ahead on Collapsible Trash Bin Pilot
The South End neighbors are aligning with some Bay Village neighbors to begin a pilot this summer on the collapsible trash barrel idea that many believe will help solve difficult trash issues in the downtown neighborhoods. South End Forum Moderator…
Hurley K-8 Principal to Join New Superintendent’s Leadership Team
A popular South End elementary school principal will be leaving the Hurley K-8 school and joining the new leadership team of Supt. Brenda Cassellius. Marjorie Soto has served as the principal of the dynamic Hurley School for 14 years, ushering…
South End Seniors Feature Liveliest Morning In Town
It’s Tuesday morning in the South End, and at the corner of Dartmouth and Montgomery Streets, coffee and tea are on the menu (bring your own tea bag though), and camaraderie and discussion are the fruits of the morning. The…
‘Fight Back With Joy’: Muralists Find Home For Art Under The X-Way
Under the Expressway is a long way from the galleries and museums where Silvia Lopez Chavez typically displays her artwork, but it’s a place she said where everyone can experience a spark of joy, and then fight back against the…
USES Makes Staff Cuts, Achieves Balanced Budget For Fiscal Year
The United South End Settlements (USES) said this week that they have made staffing cuts recently to their changing organization, but also said they have achieved a balanced budget for the first time in years. Executive Director Maicharia Weir Lytle…