By Beth Treffeisen A barren, graffiti riddled wall located on the border of the South End and Lower Roxbury, will soon be home to a temporary mural. The South End Landmarks Commission (SELC) gave the final approval for a temporary…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
New York Mart Called Out for Unabated Graffiti on Building
By Seth Daniel Several members of the community in and around Washington Street have sounded off for a persistent problem with the ownership of the New York Mart on Washington Street and their lack of interest in removing graffiti from…
Eight Streets Agrees to Send Letter of Non-Opposition for Wine Gallery
By Seth Daniel With some skepticism, but willing to give an opportunity, the Eight Streets Neighborhood Association voted unanimously on Tuesday night, June 12, at its meeting to send a letter of non-opposition for the proposed Wine Gallery store and…
Blackstone Area Preparing for Sixth Year of ‘Soulstice’ Fun
By Seth Daniel The Blackstone Square will be turned into a summer fun space with music, food and socializing at the 6th Annual Soulstice celebration by Washington Gateway Main Street (WGMS) and the Blackstone/Franklin Squares Neighborhood Association. Jenny Effron, director…
Fenway Park Demonstration Project Community Benefit Funds to be Dispersed
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) plans on authorizing the disbursement of $100,000 to three community organizations in the Fenway neighborhood. The funds will be disbursed from the Fenway Park Demonstration Project Community Benefits fund that is maintained by…
Cooperation Agreement Questioned by Task Force Members
By Beth Treffeisen Task Force Members were quick to speak out against the newly amended Cooperation Agreement between Northeastern University and the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA), saying that the agreement is too weak and does not provide enough…
NU and Boston Parks Department Break Ground on New Carter Playground
By Beth Treffeisen Mayor Martin Walsh joined Northeastern University President Joseph E. Aoun and local community members to kick off the transformation of the William E. Carter Playground at a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, June 13. In a unique public-private…
BTD Unveils Proposed Safety Improvements for Beacon Street
By Dan Murphy The Boston Transportation Department unveiled planned safety improvements for Beacon Street on Monday during a public meeting at the Copley Branch of the Boston Public Library. Stefanie Seskin, BTD active transportation director, said the project aims to…
News Briefs
HARRISON ALBANY BLOCK CONSTRUCTION Construction is expected to start July 1 for the Harrison Albany Block redevelopment in the South End. Right now a completion of a Construction Management Plan and its approval by the City of Boston is in…
Police Briefs 06-15-2017
Back Bay – Fenway/Kenmore – South End Police Log June 5 533 Commonwealth Ave – Towed Motor Vehicle 465 Commonwealth Ave – Verbal Dispute 160 W Springfield St – Investigate Person Beacon St – Towed Motor Vehicle 725 Albany St …