By Dan Murphy A true Boston icon and tireless champion of the city’s parks, Mr. Henry Lee died on Monday, Aug. 12, in Beverly. He was 99. Mr. Lee, who was splitting his time between Beacon Hill and Beverly Farms,…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
Rep. Livingstone Garners Key Endorsements from Gov. Healey, Others
By Dan Murphy In his latest reelection bid, Rep. Jay Livingstone has now garnered the support of Gov. Maura Healey, among other key endorsements. “Jay Livingstone has been a tireless advocate Boston and our entire Commonwealth as a partner in…
Over 250 Schools and Playgrounds Near Gas Leaks in Boston and Chelsea
Special to the Sun In order to protect the children and ensure all schools and playgrounds are safe from methane gas leaks, Mothers Out Front, Conservation Law Foundation (CLF), Boston Parks Advocates, GreenRoots, and eight individuals have announced plans to…
News in Brief
Boston Ward 5 GOP to endorse Trump-Vance The Boston Ward 5 Republican Committee will endorse the Presidential ticket of Trump-Vance during its meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel. SoWa Artists…
Wu Announces Grants Available to Support Community-based Sports Organizations
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu and the Human Services Cabinet today announced applications are now open for the Community Sports Grant, a grant program totaling $300,000 to support volunteer-led youth sports organizations that provide high-quality, engaging athletics programming…
Erin Murphy Announces Bid for Clerk of SJC
Special to the Sun Boston City Councillor Erin Murphy has announced her candidacy for the Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County. The following is her announcement. “I am Erin Murphy, and I am humbly seeking your support…
John Powers Announces Bid for Suffolk County Civil Clerk of Courts
Special to the Sun Civil Clerk of Courts John Powers has announced his intention to run for the Suffolk County Civil Clerk of Courts position. The following is his announcement. “I am writing to respectfully ask for your vote on…
Thank You, Attorney General Campbell
We’d like to express our congratulations, and thanks, to Mass. Attorney General Andrea Campbell for her efforts in securing the recent landmark $600 million settlement with the major tobacco product companies. In addition to the $600 payment this year, the…
A Great Summer for the Garden
Thanks to our mild winter, this past spring season was the most glorious in many years in our area. The early profusion of daffodils and tulips was followed by a gorgeous display of flowering crabapple trees, magnolias, and dogwoods, as…
