Having grown up in a traditional Taiwanese household, Joanne Chang ate a nutritious orange after every meal. She knew nothing about American desserts until she was 7-years-old, when she visited her friend, Linda’s, house for dinner: meatloaf, potatoes, and peas…
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Text 9-1-1 Service Now Available in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts State 9-1-1 Department is pleased to announce that Text to 911 is now available throughout the Commonwealth. All Massachusetts 9-1-1 call centers now have ability to receive a text message through their 9-1-1 system. The Baker-Polito Administration has supported…
BCDC and South End Landmarks Still Reviewing Hotel Alexandra Proposal
The Boston Civic Design and the South End Landmark District Commission met for a presentation of the 12-story Hotel Alexandra proposal on Jan. 22. The Sun reported last week that reviews and comments on the project need to be completed…
EBNA Stays Neutral on Liberty Compassionates
The East Berkeley Neighborhood Association (EBNA) has voted to write a neutral letter regarding the Liberty Compassionates medical marijuana store proposal for Albany Street – just beyond their boundaries. President Ken Smith said the Jan. 15 meeting of the Association…
For the Record
From the Jan. 29 Zoning Board meeting, City Hall: •1120-1130 Boylston St. Applicant: MBH Associates Limited Partnership Purpose: Renovate existing egress stairs at basement and sub-basement levels. Add one interconnecting convenience stair between the two levels with related structural work. Build common corridor…
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ELLIS COMES OUT IN FAVOR OF COMPASSIONATE ORGANICS The Ellis South End Neighborhood Association voted on Jan. 22 to support and give a letter of non-opposition to the medical marijuana store proposed by Compassionate Organics for 633 Tremont St. –…
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STATE OF THE CITY Mayor Martin Walsh announced that he will deliver his annual State of the City address at Symphony Hall on Jan. 15. The mayor has been mum on what he will talk about or about any new…
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BACK BAY HAPPENINGS •The Parcel 12 Citizens Advisory Committee will have a meeting to discuss Samuels & Associates’ development proposal for the MassDOT air rights Parcel 12 on Jan. 9, 6-8 p.m. in Se. Cecilia’s Parish, 18 Belvidere St. The…
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BACK BAY HAPPENINGS The NABB Police Panel/Public Safety Committee will hold its next meeting on Dec. 27 from 6-7 p.m. in the sanctuary of the First Church of Boston, 66 Marlborough St. For more information, please feel free to email…
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BLC APPROVES RELOCATION OF ROBERT BURNS STATUE The Boston Landmarks Commission approved on Monday the relocation of the Robert Burns statue from its current location in Winthrop Square back to its original location in the West Fens. The statue was…