D-4 Police News Bad call On Tuesday, July 10, at around 12:46 a.m., police responded to a radio call for an attempted robbery with a firearm at Massachusetts Avenue and Albany Street. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim, who…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
Letter to the Editor
East springfield not the place for a dispensary Dear Editor: A few weeks ago, here in the Boston Sun, there was a news story concerning the opening of a recreational marijuana store at 60 East Springfield St. in what is…
Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival
This weekend marks the 15th annual International Sand Sculpting Festival on Revere Beach. Thousands of Revere residents, as well as hundreds of thousands of visitors from throughout the Boston area, will flock to America’s oldest public beach to view the works…
Summer Jazz in Library Park
South End Saxophonist Pat Loomis plays a Luther Vandross tune with special guest Saxophonist Elan Trotman (right) during Tuesday’s one and only summer jazz in Library Park concert. The blockbuster lineup rocked the park for one last time on Tuesday,…
Councilors Hold Hearings to Discuss Voting Rights for Non-Citizens
The Boston City Council’s Committee on Government Operations, chaired by Council Michael Flaherty, held a hearing on July 10 to discuss exploring voting rights for immigrants with legal status and other inclusive practices. Sponsored by Councilor Andrea J. Campbell, the…
Algonquin Club Project Deferred at Zoning Board Hearing
The Algonquin Club project at 217 Commonwealth Ave. is soldiering on, but with a slight delay. Prince Lobel real estate lawyer Mike Ross appeared at the Zoning Board of Appeals hearing on July 10 to announce that the applicant is…
News Briefs
RETIREMENT AT D-4 STATION On July 6, Boston Police Commissioner William Evans stopped by District D-4 (South End) to salute and say goodbye to two really good guys, 38-year-veteran Det. John Joyce and 36-year-veteran Det. Kevin McGill, who both called…
Grand Jury Charges in Kenmore Square Pizza Shop Beating
Two men have been indicted in a January pizzeria assault in Kenmore Square that left the victim with serious injuries. A Suffolk County grand jury on Tuesday, July 10, returned indictments charging Daniel Hunt, 27, of Barrington, N.J., with assault…
Associates of The Boston Public Library Announces Changes
The Associates of the Boston Public Library announced today that its Chairman of the Board, Vivian K. Spiro ,stepped down on June 30, after serving for 20 years as head of the organization. She will be succeeded by Associates Board member Peter…
YMCA Promotes Safety Around Water with Free Programs for Children
The YMCA is known nationwide for their swim classes, but this year Massachusetts YMCAs will offer a Safety Around Water program free of charge to members of the community. According to a press release, Massachusetts YMCAs will use $400,000 of…