By Seth Daniel There was a time not long ago that the Ward 4 Democratic Committee had lost momentum and was sputtering to keep itself together, but now new energy from new and longtime residents has elevated the status of…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
News Briefs
POLICE BEGIN COORDINATED PATROLS The Boston Police announced this week at the South End Forum’s Opiate Working Group that a coordinated patrol effort is underway in the Mass/Cass and surrounding South End areas – an effort that includes arrests when…
Mayor Walsh Hosts Coffee Hour on Commonwealth Avenue Mall
By Beth Treffeisen Mayor Martin Walsh greeted residents of the Back Bay during a sunny morning on Thursday, July 20. There residents enjoyed coffee and breakfast treats provided by Dunkin’ Donuts and fresh fruit from Whole Foods Market. In addition,…
NEHGS to Digitize the Fifth Generation of Mayflower Descendants
New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) has partnered with the General Society of Mayflower Descendants (GSMD) to bring invaluable genealogical resources to their members. New searchable databases—to be found onAmericanAncestors.org—will be created from authenticated Mayflower Pilgrim genealogies and from 50 years of…
Southampton Engagement Center on Schedule to Open August 1
By Seth Daniel The new pilot program to get a low-barrier day center, otherwise known as “the tent” in the Mass/Cass corridor for those that hang around the area is on schedule and will likely open on Aug. 1, said…
Blackstone Square Fountain Returns after Two Weeks of Muck
By Seth Daniel National Grid and the Boston Parks Department worked out a plan more than two weeks ago to shut off the highly utilized Blackstone Square Fountain, but neighbors say no one told them about the plan –and the…
AG Maura Healey Endorses District 2 City Council Candidate Mike Kelly
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey last week announced her support for Mike Kelley’s bid for the District 2 City Council seat. Citing his city government experience and decades of tireless activism in the community, she offered her enthusiastic endorsement of…
Huntington Theatre to Remain Open Due to Proposed Residential Tower
By Beth Treffeisen In October 2015, Boston University announced that they would dissolve the 33-year partnership with the Huntington Theatre Company, making it appear that the famed theatre might have to shutter its doors forever. But the development company, QMG…
Verizon Wireless to Place Hidden Antennas on the Roof at 44 Waltham St
By Beth Treffeisen In an effort to fill in gaps of Verizon service, the telecommunications company will install three fiberglass ‘chimneys’ to be painted a dark, discrete color, concealing six ballast-mounted antennas on the roof of 44 Waltham Street. The…
Police Briefs 07-27-2017
Back Bay – Kenmore/Fenway – South End Police Log July 17 1597 Washington St – Verbal Dispute 539 Commonwealth Ave – Towed Motor Vehicle 121 Brookline Ave – Verbal Dispute 665 Tremont St – Sick/Injured/Medical – Person 860 Harrison Ave …