The South End Historical Society (SEHS) will hold its annual South End House Tour on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. First organized in 1967, the South End House Tour enjoys the distinction of being the oldest…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
HubWay Looks to Expand in South End, Meeting Oct 25
By Seth Daniel Finding a HubWay bicycle in the South End is a little bit like trying to find a parking spot – they do exist, but just are rarely available. Bike sharing entered into Boston in the South End…
Finland Building Mural Completed in Worcester Square Oct 17
By Beth Treffeisen The mural on the Finland Building located at 774 Albany St. in the South End was announced completed on Tuesday, Oct. 17. The mural, which primarily consists of bright blue, orange and purple, is a depiction of…
Ed Flynn Calls for Ordinance to Regulate Short-Term Rental Platforms
Ed Flynn, candidate for Boston City Council District 2, announced this week that if elected he will file an ordinance related to the regulation of short-term rental platforms in the City of Boston. Flynn cited the City of Cambridge’s regulation…
BTD Planner Discusses Beacon Street Bike Lanes
By Dan Murphy A Boston Transportation Department planner was on hand during the Audubon Circle Neighborhood Association board meeting at the Harvard Vanguard building on Tuesday to provide information about the parking-protected bike lanes installed on Beacon Street about two…
Somerville Design Firm Selected to Help Revitalize Charlesgate Park
By Dan Murphy A Somerville architectural and design firm has been contracted to create conceptual deigns intended to revitalize the erstwhile Charlesgate Park. The ad hoc, nonprofit Charlesgate Alliance has contracted the Landing Studio to improve the “key link” created…
Heavy Metal Women to Watch Exhibition at Gallery Kayafas
By Beth Treffeisen From intricate sculptures, to mind boggling vessels, to beautiful jewelry, the metal work all crafted by Massachusetts’s women artists are sure to amaze any patron that visits Gallery Kayafas at 450 Harrison Ave., in the South End.…
Police Briefs 10-19-2017
Back Bay-Kenmore/Fenway-South End Police Log Oct. 10 808 Harrison Ave — Towed Motor Vehicle 66 Westland Ave — Sick/Injured/Medical – Person Gainsborough St — Investigate Person 10 Huntington Ave — Sick/Injured/Medical – Person Boylston St — Property – Stolen Then…
Low Turnout has to be Addressed with New Policies
By Jonathan Cohn, Ward 4 Democratic Committee Every election, the Boston Elections Department has to prepare for 100 percent turnout. In the preliminary elections two weeks ago on September 26th, turnout was a mere 14%. Turnout in the precincts constituting…
Barks and Rec
After enjoying a treat, Jennifer Karey wiped the crumbs from her dog Sunny’s face during the Barks and Rec program at Peters Park in the South End on Saturday, Oct. 7. Scores of dogs and their owners participated in the…