By Beth Treffeisen Residents of the South End spoke out against the newly proposed reduction of parking from 73 parking spaces to 25 at the third public meeting on October 26, to discuss the project at the former Immaculate Conception…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
Previous Violators at 40 Clarendon St Bring up Debated Proposal at South End Landmark District Commission Hearing
By Beth Treffeisen White tarp that wraps around scaffolding billows in the wind as it covers up the front façade at 40 Clarendon St., in the South End. The scaffolding that forms a narrow passageway on the brick side- walk…
Mayor Holds Meet and Greet, Says He’s All in for Reelection
By John Lynds While he’s not on the ballot next week, Mayor Martin Walsh will run for reelection in 2017 and already has his sights set on another term as Boston’s mayor. On Sunday, Walsh held a meet and greet…
Police Briefs 11-03-2016
Oct. 24 245 Shawmut Ave. – Robbery – Street Beacon St/Massachusetts Ave – Verbal Dispute 500 Boylston St. – Larceny – Shoplifting 136 Hemenway St. – Credit Card/ATM Fraud 200 Newbury St. – Larceny – Shoplifting 277 Marlborough St. –…
Study the Ballot Questions
Q.1 Expanded Slot Machine Gambling This proposed law would allow the state Gaming Commission to issue one additional category 2 license which would permit operation of a gaming establishment with no table games and not more than 1,250 slot machines.…
Gov Baker — A Profile in Courage
With Republican office-holders abandoning their support of GOP Presidential candidate Donald Trump like the proverbial rats leaving a sinking ship, Massachusetts residents can be proud that our Governor, Charlie Baker, was among the very first prominent Republicans (he was number…
Boston Parents Say No on 2
Mary Battenfeld and Odette Williamson As Boston parents with deep commitments to improving educational opportunities for all children, we oppose ballot Question 2. This extreme lift of the state charter cap will destroy opportunities for many children, in order to…
Debate Watch Party at Ink Block
Members of SparkBoston gathered at Ink Block to watch the third and final debate between candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.
Ramsey Park Addition
BIVINS BUMP: Former pop icon Michael Bivins, of New Edition and Bell Biv Devoe fame, gives a fist bump to his daughter, Shilah Bivins, shortly after unveiling the new Michael Bivins Court at Ramsey Park last Thursday, Oct. 20. In…
Project Over Turnpike Moves Closer to Reality
By Beth Treffeisen The tunnel that drivers take on the Massachusetts Turnpike underneath Back Bay approaching the Copley Square exit may soon get a little longer. After two years of delaying, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Turnpike air rights…