Four projects were approved at the Back Bay Architectural Commission public hearing on June 13. First on the docket was applicant Lemar Osmanov’s proposal of the replacement of non-historic front entry doors at 160 Commonwealth Avenue. The proposal is to…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
With Provisos, Landmarks Commission Votes to Approve State Police Lower Basin Barracks Project
The Boston Landmarks Commission voted on Monday to approve the Massachusetts State Police Lower Basin Barracks Modernization Project, with a couple of provisos. The commission was familiar with this project because of an Advisory Review, and had already expressed some…
Promises to Make to Yourself
You make promises to others but what promises do you make to yourself? Making appropriate commitments to yourself is essential for guiding your life in the direction you desire. If you don’t take care of yourself, no one else will.…
Enjoy a Safe and Sane Fourth
The summer season’s big holiday, the Fourth of July, soon will be upon us. Millions of Americans will be celebrating the holiday — which will be a long and extended five-day weekend for many of us — with friends and…
Annual UPNA Summer Social
HELLO SUMMER! Union Park Neighborhood Association (UPNA) members wave as they enjoy their summer social last Thursday, June 14. The event was co-hosted by UPNA and Ameriprise Financial Services in South End on the patio.
Kingsley Sixth-Grade Graduation
Students embrace and remember some great memories from elementary school during the Kingsley Montessori School graduation on Thursday, June 13, in the Back Bay Events Center.
Over $8 Million Set For 35 CPA Projects
Mayor Marty Walsh and the Community Preservation Committee recommended 35 projects that total $8,035,055 as part of the spring pilot round for the Community Preservation Act. The 35 chosen applicants were invited to testify at a Community Preservation Committee hearing…
Twenty-Fifth Annual South End Garden Tour a Huge Success
On June 16, people came from near and far to see a variety of peaceful escapes from bustling city life at the 25th annual South End Garden Tour. The self-guided tour had 23 different stops comprised of both public and…
News Briefs
BARANOWSKI TO EXHIBIT AT CAMBRIDGE TRUST Cambridge Trust announced that its Boston South End office located at 565 Tremont St. will showcase “Water Works,” a collection of oil/cold encaustic paintings by Boston resident and fine artist Walter Baranowski, as part…
Bay Village Gets Motor Mart Update and New Church Street Proposal
Developer Boston Global Investors came back to the community Monday night with an update regarding the Motor Mart garage project. John Hynes, CEO and managing partner of Boston Global Investors, said at a Bay Village Neighborhood Association meeting that they…