The Audubon Circle Redesign project has proven to be a sore spot for members of the Audubon Circle Neighborhood Association (ACNA). At their monthly board meeting on July 17, the project was a major talking point. Board President Dolores Boogdanian…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
News Briefs
BEER GARDEN IN FLUX The Castle Island Brewing beer garden proposed for under the Expressway at the Ink Underground park in the South End has been removed from consideration after Boston Police apparently had concerns about serving alcohol near such…
Comm Ave Bridge Replacement Project to Start July 26
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is reminding members of the public of its upcoming intensive construction operations to replace the westbound side of the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge over 15 and one-half days from Thursday, July 26, through Saturday, Aug.…
DCR Selects Night Shift Brewing to Operate Two Seasonal Beer Gardens along the Charles River
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has selected Everett-based Night Shift Brewing to operate two seasonal beer gardens in 2018 in DCR parks. The sites, which are part of the DCR’s Charles River Reservation and overlook the Charles…
New Apprenticeship Program Will Provide Skills in Facilities Maintenance
The Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development has partnered with WinnResidential, Wentworth Institute of Technology, YouthBuild Boston, and the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards and Division of Apprentice Standards to create an an apprenticeship program for Facilities Maintenance Technicians. The apprenticeship…
United South End Settlements Receives $15,000 Grant from Wells Fargo
United South End Settlements, a 126-year-old nonprofit organization serving families in the South End and surrounding communities, announced it was awarded a $15,000 grant from Wells Fargo to support its early childhood STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) education program.…
Rooftops and Trees Discussed at Back Bay Architectural Meeting
The office building that is 10-11 Arlington St. was approved by the Back Bay Architectural Commission on July 11 to be fully restored. This application was deferred at the June hearing. Right now, the building is vacant, but it has…
Rep Byron Rushing Endorsed by NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts
State Rep. Byron Rushing, a South End Democrat, has been endorsed by NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts in his re-election campaign. Rushing represents the 9th Suffolk District, which consists of parts of the South End, Roxbury, Back Bay, and the Fenway. He…
Police Briefs 07-19-2018
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…
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…