Lauren Birchfield Kennedy, Co-President and Chief Strategy Officer at Neighborhood Villages, a Boston-based nonprofit that advocates for solutions to the greatest challenges faced by the early education sector, issued the following statement after Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced the creation…
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Upcoming Virtual Program Explores 19th Century ‘Boston Marriage’ of Sarah Orne Jewett and Annie Adams Fields
An upcoming virtual program presented by the Nichols House Museum will explore the seemingly unlikely 19th century “Boston marriage” of Maine author Miss Sarah Orne Jewett and prominent Boston socialite Mrs. Annie Adams Fields. “The relationship was mutually nurturing and…
Sen. Edwards Kicks off Talks with Her Community Transition Committee First Virtual Meeting Focuses on Housing
Last week Senator Lydia Edwards kicked off her Community Transition Committee through a virtual meeting to discuss housing. After being sworn in Edwards asks residents to advise her on constituent and public policy issues impacting the Senate district. While last…
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Boston to Offer Residents Weekend Curbside Textile Collection Building on the success of the neighborhood textile dropbox program, Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the City of Boston will begin offering weekend curbside collection of household textiles at no cost to…
Back Bay Weekly COVID Positive Test Increases Slightly: City Lifts Vaccine Mandate for Indoor Venues
With Boston’s weekly COVID positive test rate falling below 5 percent for the first time in months, Mayor Michelle Wu and Dr. Bisola Ojikutu announced last week that the City’s “B Together” policy, which requires patrons and staff of certain…
BBAC Hears Advisory Review for Clarendon St. Playground Improvements
Improvements to the Clarendon St. playground are getting closer to becoming a reality. The Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) heard an advisory review for the proposed changes to the existing play area at 260 Clarendon St. on Feb. 9. The…
Rep. Livingstone Joins Fenway Seniors for ‘Coffee & Conversation’
Rep. Jay Livingstone joined around 15 seniors for the weekly “Coffee & Conversation” on Feb. 10 at the Fenway Community Center. “Coffee & Conversation,” sponsored by Peterborough Senior Center, brings in a different guest speaker each week to speak with…
Haley House Gears up for 14th Annual Souper Bowl Fundraiser
Haley House is gearing up for its 14th annual Souper Bowl fundraiser, which will take place on Feb. 20 as a hybrid event. Proceeds from the event go towards the nonprofit’s food and meals program, as well as general programming…
Mayor Wu Announces Budget Listening Tour
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Budget Management (OBM) on Feb. 10 announced a series of listening sessions in partnership with the Boston City Council to both educate residents and solicit public feedback on the FY2023 Operating Budget and…
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Boston Ward 4 Dems 2022 Caucus Set for March 5 The Boston Ward 4 Dems 2022 Caucus takes place on Saturday, March 5, at 10 a.m. Join fellow Democrats from Back Bay, Fenway, and the South End to elect delegates…