School officials rolling out the second phase of the $1 billion BuildBPS school facilities plan reported this month that they are looking at sites for a downtown high school that would house the Josiah Quincy Upper School. BuildBPS officials said…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
Tremont Street Re-Design Meeting Nov 28
The Boston Transportation Department (BTD) has announced its second meeting for pedestrian safety on Tremont Street, a meeting that will be held at United South End Settlements on Nov. 28. The BTD has held one previous meeting on pedestrian safety,…
City Council Holds Hearing Regarding Pedestrian Safety; Hopes to Lower Speed Limit to 20 mph
The City Council Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation held a hearing on November 13 regarding the Boston speed limit and pedestrian safety. Councilor Ed Flynn sponsored the hearing. “I believe pedestrian safety is the top issue in my district…
Police Briefs 11-15-2018
D-4 POLICE NEWS Unwanted visitor On Monday, Nov. 5, at about 1:27 a.m., police responded to a radio call for an assault and battery in progress at CVS Pharmacy at 587 Boylston St. Upon arrival, officers stopped the male suspect…
Remember Those in Need This Holiday Season
For the vast majority of Americans, the holiday season, which is now upon us is a joyous time when the abundance that life offers is most apparent in a wealthy nation such as ours. But the sad reality for many…
The More Women, the Better
Say what you will about the state of politics in our country these days, one thing that is undeniable is that Americans have become more engaged in the political process than at any time in our recent history. The recent…
Dia De Muertos Celebration in Copley Square
Agunese Marsilii (R) and Oscar Luna (L) during Dia de Muertos celebration at Copley Square last Friday afternoon, Nov. 2. The celebration of Dia de Muertos – or Day of the Dead – took place in Copley Nov. 1 and…
Baker Administration Wins Big
Gov. Charlie Baker and his wife, Lauren, celebrate a big win Tuesday night at the Hynes Convention Center alongside Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito and her husband, Stephan Rodolakis.
The MBTA Fenway Portal Project has Started; Residents Concerned about Noise
The MBTA Fenway Portal Project is in full swing— workers are working to install flood control measures at the entrance to the Green Line subway tunnel at Fenway station. According to the MBTA’s website, flooding at the portal near Fenway…
Compassionate Organics Announces Partnership with Green Thumb Industries
Compassionate Organics announced last week a strategic partnership with Green Thumb Industries Inc. (GTI), allowing Compassionate Organics’ local founder, Geoffrey Reilinger, to move forward to operationalize a Boston-based medical marijuana dispensary on historic Newbury Street. Compassionate Organics is also pursuing…