A member of Chester Square Neighbors was on hand for its monthly meeting held virtually on Wednesday, Feb. 7, to solicit the group’s support in sending a letter calling for the reform of the city’s Article 80 review process for…
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Three ‘Test Fits’ Presented for Proposed Renovation of South End Branch Library
The public got its first look at three ‘test fits’ for the proposed renovation of the South End Branch Library at a second virtual meeting on the project jointly sponsored by the Boston Public Library and the city’s Facilities Department…
Coalition Builds Momentum for Ranked Choice Voting in Boston
Special to the Sun The coalition group Ranked Choice Boston (RCB) announced the addition of a new partner to its campaign, as it continues to build momentum to promote rank choice voting in the City of Boston. RCB, along with…
Wu Announces Free Tax-Prep Services Available to Residents
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of the Boston Tax Help Coalition’s (BTHC) twenty-second year of providing free tax preparation services. Area residents earning $70,000 or less annually can file safely while maximizing their refunds and…
Lyric Stage Boston Presents ‘Thirst’
Special to the Sun Lyric Stage Boston presents Thirst, playwright Ronán Noone’s captivating and compelling look into the Irish immigrant experience and the struggles in building a meaningful life in a new world. Imagine if behind the drama of Eugene…
Wu Leads the 44th Annual Boston Homelessness Census
Special to the Sun Last week Mayor Michelle Wu led a dedicated group of volunteers, including officials from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, City and State officials, homelessness service providers, local elected officials, and public health and…
Thinking Cup Details Proposal To Make Existing Patio Permeant at NABB Committee Meeting
Representatives for The Thinking Cup appeared at the virtual Feb. 5 monthly meeting of the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay Licensing and Building Use Committee to discuss the Newbury Street location’s proposal to make its longstanding patio ‘official.’ Tom…
Esplanade Association Sponsors Second Meeting on Improving Back Street Safety
The Esplanade Association convened its second Back Street Neighborhood Project Meeting virtually on Thursday, Feb. 1, to discuss an ongoing project that intends to create safer access at two entrances to the Esplanade on Back Street. Ali Badrigian, director of…
News in Brief
RESCHEDULED: Free Skating with Friends Returns Feb. 11 to the Common’s Frog Pond After the original date of Jan. 28 was postponed due to rain, Skating with Friends, sponsored by the Friends of the Public Garden, will return on Sunday,…
Boston University Proposes Extensive Renovation of Warren Towers
Boston University is proposing an extensive renovation of its Warren Towers undergrad dorms on Commonwealth Avenue. The Trustees of Boston University intends to renovate 380,200 square feet of gross-floor area of the three-tower student residence at 700 Commonwealth Ave., which…