The operators of Bar Mezzana in the New York Streets will take over the Stephi’s on Tremont space in June, with the landmark Stephi’s closing up in the next few months. Stephi’s owner Stephanie Sokolove said she has been spending…
Author: Seth Daniel
IBA Celebrates Transfer of West Newton Housing
After many years of planning and seeking funding, IBA and the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) have finally closed on an entire block of housing on West Newton Street in the South End – taking over what was once public housing,…
BPDA Moves to Codify Open Space on New York Streets Vacant Lot
For a small piece of vacant land, Parcel 5 attracted an outsized number of voices. Few development meetings in the South End have been as unanimous as the meeting more than a year ago at Castle Square regarding a small,…
Eight Streets Braves the Weather and Other Obstacles for February Meeting
Like the Postal Service, few things can stop the Eight Streets from carrying on. On Tuesday night, Feb. 12, the Eight Streets Neighborhood Association braved the tawdry weather and continued on with its monthly meeting, only to be foiled by…
Finding Your Roofs: Ed Allan Leads Eight Streets on House History Journey
The houses and bungalows of the South End, Back Bay and Bay Village – in particular – have a history to tell that spans many long years before the current residents ever set foot in their abode. Eight Streets resident…
Comment Period Ends on Hotel Alexandra With Mixed Results
The comment period for the fast-moving Hotel Alexandra hotel proposal on Washington Street came to a close this week, and while many want the project to succeed, there are still some who have concerns about the height – which this…
Flynn Files Hearing on After-hours Work in South End
Councilor Ed Flynn announced that he will call for a hearing next week regarding the issue of after-hours and weekend construction. Flynn relayed concerns brought to his office from residents throughout District 2 related to construction work being done outside…
Benjamin Franklin Institute to Exit South End after 110 Years
The Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology announced this week that it will sell its storied building on Berkeley Street by 2022 and seek another location in a different part of Boston. President Tony Benoit said the old building on Berkeley…
MBTA Better Bus Proposal Gets High Reviews from South End Users
A new effort by the MBTA to improve bus routes – unveiled last week within the Better Bus program – features major changes for riders in the South End, Back Bay and Fenway amidst a proposal that seeks to make…
Pilot Block Fires Back on Compassionate Organics with Official Opposition Letter
In the wake of a controversial vote by the Ellis South End Neighborhood Association on the Compassionate Organics medical marijuana proposal, host association Pilot Block has now fired back with a pointed letter of opposition to the project based on…