The massive Troy residential complex in the South End has passed papers on a sale from a Portland, Ore., developer to a Chicago real estate firm for $216.125 million. Portland’s Gerding Edlen proposed and built the Troy buildings on Albany…
Author: Seth Daniel
State Environmental Regulators Clear Path for Long Island Bridge Over Quincy Objections
State environmental regulators (known as MEPA) on Wednesday cleared the way for the reconstruction of the Long Island Bridge over the many objections of elected officials from Quincy, marking a major win for the South End community and Mayor Martin…
Mayor,Commissioner ‘Highly Upset’ at Officer Being Shot on West Springfield
As officers struggled with suspects to get into a West Springfield Street doorway on Sunday afternoon to pursue a man they believed had a gun, suddenly the doorway opened slightly wider. One officer who was in front, and had his…
WSANA Looks for Assurances on Albany Street Marijuana Proposal
Members of the Worcester Square Area Neighborhood Association (WSANA) said they would like assurances from the Liberty Compassionates group that the proposed medical marijuana store would not switch to a recreational store, but couldn’t get those assurances on Tuesday night.…
Liberty Compassionates Seeking Albany Street Location
The Liberty Compassionates medical marijuana company presented its plans for a dispensary at 591 Albany St. on Tuesday afternoon to the South End Forum’s Opiate Working Group – one of three marijuana proposals now being discussed in the central South…
Mayor Walsh, City Announce They Will Pursue Litigation for Opioid Epidemic
Mayor Martin Walsh isn’t too concerned if Big Pharma wants to be his friend. In fact, he said, they probably aren’t going to like him much in the coming months as the City pursues litigation against them for the opioid…
Hello ‘The Smith,’ Goodbye Harrison-Albany: Groundbreaking and Rebranding on East Canton Street
Unveiling their new name, The Smith – formerly the Harrison-Albany project by Leggat McCall – officially broke ground in an exciting ceremony shortened by torrential rains on Tuesday morning. The entire-block project will include approximately 650 units of housing with…
A New Chapter: More Than Words Expands
Floor-to-ceiling glass and an inviting community-centered social enterprise bookstore has replaced what was an imposing brick façade on East Berkeley Street that once housed the Medieval Manor dinner theatre – as the expanded More Than Words organization opened its doors…
Mayor says Long Island Could Fill Need for Supportive Housing
In January, Mayor Martin Walsh shocked many by announcing that he planned to rebuild the Long Island Bridge and establish a recovery campus on the Island – which served the homeless population for years before it had to close some…
South End Open Studios Ready to Open Doors Sept 15 and 16
More than 250 artists will open their studios in 16 buildings throughout the South End for the 31st annual South End Open Studios weekend this coming Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 15 and 16. The studios will be open from 11…