By Seth Daniel Council President Michelle Wu confirmed that she is in favor of Safe Injection Sites (SIFs), but is not in favor of any particular site – though she stopped short of completely ruling out putting one in the…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
City Councilor Josh Zakim Announces Campaign for Secretary of State
By Beth Treffeisen Boston City Councilor Josh Zakim announced Tuesday, Nov. 28, that he is going to be a candidate for secretary of state, promising broad new expansions of voting rights, greater transparency in government and stronger oversight of businesses…
News Briefs
MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES NEW CFO On Monday, Nov. 27 Mayor Martin Walsh announced the appointment of Emme Handy of the South End, as the Chief Financial Officer (CF)), Collector-Treasurer and Chief of Administration and Finance for the City of Boston.…
Colwen Hotels Appoints New Staff for Opening of New AC Hotel
The Colwen Hotels has appointed a General Manager and Director of Sales for the new AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Downtown, being built in the Ink Block development in the South End, which is scheduled to open in early 2018.…
IBA Launches Year-Long 50 Anniversary Celebrations
By Beth Treffeisen On the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 8 Inquilinos Boricuas en Accion (IBA) launched their year-long 50th anniversary celebration with a cocktail event hosted by The Boston Foundation at Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse. Surrounded by elected state officials…
Armenian Business Network Annual Thanksgiving Party
Photos and Story by Beth Treffeisen The Armenian Business Network (ABN) held their Annual Thanksgiving Party on Monday, Nov. 20, at Annoush’ella Saj Kitchen in the South End. All of the proceeds benefit The Halo Trust’s “Safe Steps for the…
WSANA Applauds Measure in Gov Baker’s Opiate CARE Act
By Seth Daniel The Worcester Square Area Neighborhood Association (WSANA) has taken the rare step of sounding off on state matters, voting unanimously to write a letter of support for a key provision in Gov. Charlie Baker’s Opiate CARE Act…
Remembering the Cocoanut Grove Fire 75 Years Later
By Dan Murphy On the eve of the 75th anniversary of the Cocoanut Grove fire, the tragedy was commemorated Tuesday with a special program at the Copley Branch of the Boston Public Library. Stephanie Schorow, a former Boston Herald reporter…
Beacon Gallery Opens along Harrison Ave Creating a Warm Little Oasis Filled with Art
By Beth Treffeisen In what used to be a run-down office space tucked away in an underground location along Harrison Avenue, in the South End, a warm oasis filled with art has taken its place, transforming the barren corner into…
Police Briefs 11-30-2017
Back Bay Knemore Fenway South End Police Log Nov. 20 Brookline Ave — Warrant Arrest 580 Commonwealth Ave — Investigate Person 20 Charlesgate West — Trespassing Clarendon St — Assault Simple – Battery 57 Traveler St — Towed Motor Vehicle…