Ticketing enforcement for expired inspection stickers and vehicle registration to resume Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) and the Public Works Department this week announced updated street enforcement regulations for the City of Boston. Beginning Monday, March…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
REP. JON SANTIAGO LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN FOR MAYOR
Santiago urges neighbors to join him in writing next chapter of “our Boston story” State Representative Jon Santiago announced his candidacy for Mayor of Boston. In a two minute video, produced in both English and Spanish, Santiago tells his personal…
Only Days Remain to See the Hatch Lightshow
Johnny: Long-time resident John Jones passes after battle with cancer
By Alison Barnet John Jones, 74, passed away earlier this month after a long battle with lung cancer. Those from the neighborhood will miss seeing him sitting on a bench outside the South End library, at Sparrow Park or Sarni…
Two firms announced for Boston’s first Urban Forest Plan
Martin J. Walsh and Boston Parks and Recreation Commissioner Ryan Woods on Friday announced two consultants have been selected to develop Boston’s Urban Forest Plan. Boston landscape architecture firm Stoss Landscape Urbanism and forestry consultant Urban Canopy Works have been…
Business advocacy groups file discrimination complaint against the City Of Boston
The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA), the Greater Boston Latino Network (GBLN), and Amplify Latinx filed a civil rights complaint Wednesday against the City of Boston in response to gross racial disparities in public contracting under the Walsh Administration. Lawyers…
Erin Murphy announces candidacy for Boston City Council At-Large
Erin Murphy, community advocate and teacher, of Dorchester on February 17 announced her candidacy for At-Large Boston City Councilor. “I am running for City Council because, now more than ever, Boston needs leaders who understand the urgency of getting our…
AgeStrong Commission looking to get older residents vaccinated
The Age Strong Commission is working to get older residents vaccinated by helping them navigate their options and get access to vaccines. The Commission is looking for help identifying people age 75 and over who want the vaccine. Right now we are able to…
Use Common Sense When Driving
Perusing through the police reports these days makes it apparent that the winter season is here — and with it, the usual array of traffic incidents and accidents. Although we have not had any of the big blizzard-type of winter…
A North Pole Hurricane
Residents in Texas and along the Gulf Coast have become accustomed in recent years to a seemingly-endless onslaught of devastating hurricanes barreling up from the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Harvey a few years ago dumped more rain and caused more flooding…