Elise Gammans takes a moment to pause as she composes a letter on a typewriter during the Community Cookout on Sunday, July 9. The cookout drew a large crowd to enjoy the beautiful day, play games, fill up on BBQ,…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
Galvin Opposes Legislation on Amended Shadow Laws
By Beth Treffeisen Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin has come out against amending the current Shadow Laws to allow a one-time exemption to the proposed 775-foot Winthrop Square Tower. After careful review of the shadow studies by the developers…
City Arts Facilities Report Encouraging for Two Organizations in the South End
By Seth Daniel Two key venues in the South End – prominently mentioned in a newly released City Arts Facilities Report – are encouraged by the path that the report seems to point to in solving what has become a…
New Coordinator Ready to Help Residents in Her Own Neighborhood
By Seth Daniel For Faisa Sharif, representing the Bay Village and South End neighborhoods for Mayor Martin Walsh as the new neighborhood coordinator couldn’t be more convenient. That’s because the 10-year resident of the South End lives in Castle Square…
News Briefs
BOSTON CITY LIGHTS PRO-DANCE CAMP Acclaimed Boston-based dancer Carl Alleyne – an alum of City Lights – will be holding a free Pro-Dance Camp at City Lights on Washington Street next week. Director Duggan Hill said the camp is free…
Ann Lewis Puts Finishing Touches on Mural in South End
By Beth Treffeisen On a hot, sunny afternoon on Monday, June 26, artist and activist Ann Lewis was hard at work putting up the finishing touches on her mural See Her that showcases the hopes, doubts and humanity of the…
Addition of Wheelchair Lift and Removal of Beloved Tree Cause Concerns at BBAC Hearing
By Beth Treffeisen The French Cultural Center was denied without prejudice to incorporate a concealed wheelchair lift at the 300 Berkeley Street location due to concerns over safety, at the Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) hearing held on Wednesday, June…
The Fenway CDC Celebrates Accomplishments at the Fenway Ball
By Beth Treffeisen The Fenway Community Development Corporation (Fenway CDC) held their annual Fenway Ball and fundraiser with a record-breaking success at the Prudential Skywalk on Thursday, June 15. The Fenway CDC raised more than $175,000 at the event. The…
Festival Betances Hits the Streets Again for Lots More Summer Fun
By Seth Daniel The annual Festival Betances, one of the oldest Latino festivals in the region, will kick off Saturday afternoon and feature two days of great Latin-inspired music, food and games. While the Festival has typically kicked off with…
Police Briefs 07-13-2017
Back Bay – Kenmore – Fenway – South End Police Log July 3 840 Harrison Ave – Investigate Person 35 Northampton St – Assault Simple – Battery 138 Saint James Ave – Investigate Property 257 Northampton St – Towed Motor…