The annual gift of an evergreen Christmas tree from Nova Scotia is scheduled to arrive by police escort at Boston Common at approximately 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 22. This is the 51st year that a tree has been donated…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
Progress Report: Study Shows Gains, Systemic Obstacles to Boston’s Ambitious Climate Goals
Special to the Times A first-of-its-kind report on Boston’s collective progress toward being a carbon-neutral city by 2050, that was released last week, finds that while the city has made notable progress in some areas, a variety of obstacles will…
Remember To Thank Our Veterans
This Friday, November 11, marks the national holiday of Veterans Day, a day marked by solemnity and reverence to honor those who have served in our nation’s military. Veteran’s Day initially was known as Armistice Day when it was enacted…
Guest Op-Ed: Thanksgiving Is Coming and It’s Never Out of Season To Say Thank You
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Say thank you to your local politicians. The majority of those who pursue an office, lose. Losing is tough and usually expensive. Thank them for their interest in your community or state and for the time…
Historic $30 Million Matching Donation To Support Boston’s Cathedral High School Scholars
Special to the Sun Boston’s Cathedral High School (CHS), is proud to announce the Adopt-A-Student Foundation (AASF) is the recipient of an incredibly generous and historically monumental matching gift of $30 million made in support of Cathedral’s transformational and enduring…
News in Briefs
Rep. Livingstone’s Upcoming Office Hours Rep. Jay Livingstone will hold office hours on Wednesday, Nov. 16, from 9-10 a.m. at Newsfeed Cafe inside the Copley Branch of the Boston Public Library at 700 Boylston St. “I am looking forward to…
Back Bay Architectural Commission To Meet Next Wednesday
The commission will hold its next public hearing virtually on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. This hearing will be held virtually and not in person. To participate, please go to our Zoom meeting link or call 301-715-8592 and…
Ellis Early Learning Celebrates ‘Power of Childcare’ at Annual Benefit, Honors ‘Sheroes’ of EC Education, Krissy Davis and Jeri Robinson
Special to the Sun Ellis Early Learning raised $450,000 for its mission and honored two “Sheroes of Early Childhood Education,” Krissy Davis and Jeri Robinson, at its annual benefit event held Oct. 27 at the Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of…
Boston Woman Held on $5,000 Bail for Attempting To Burn People in Downtown on Oct. 27
Special to the Sun A Boston woman was arraigned Friday on charges that she attempted to light people on fire outside the Downtown Crossing Roche Bros. store, District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced. Syretta Copeland, 42, of Boston is charged with…
Bay Village Historical District Commission To Meet on November 8
The Bay Village Historic District Commission will hold a virtual public hearing on November 8, 2022 at 4 p.m. This meeting will only be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in the meeting by going to https://zoom.Us/j/98195201277…