Mayor Michelle Wu on December 21 announced a series of actions to increase affordable housing and stabilize communities, commissioning two feasibility studies to shape updates to Boston’s policies. First, a study of the existing Inclusionary Development Program requirements and market…
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Christmas Caroling at Hayes Park
Temporary Rink Installed at Frog Pond to Allow for Skating This Winter
When it looked as though there would be no skating at the Frog Pond on the Boston Common this winter for the second consecutive season – this time, due to a mechanical issue with the rink’s colling mechanism – the…
Virtual Meeting Held to Discuss Ongoing Crisis at Mass. And Cass
The South End, Newmarket, Roxbury Working Group on Addiction, Recovery, and Homelessness held a virtual meeting Monday, Dec. 13, to discuss the ongoing public health crisis at Mass. and Cass, including Boston Medical Center’s plan to bring new homelessness/addiction services…
Wu Talks Winter Preparedness in the City
Mayor Michelle Wu held a press conference regarding winter preparedness in the city on December 13, where she provided residents with resources for staying safe during the cold and potential snow to come. She said that the city’s Department of…
Claremont Neighborhood Association Asking for Donations to South End Fridge
The Claremont Neighborhood Association (CNA) is preparing to give back to the community this holiday season with a twist on its usual Toys for Tots drive. Instead of having a holiday party and the toy drive, the CNA is asking…
Councilor Lydia Edwards Wins State Senate Primary Election
District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards came out on top Tuesday night and made history once again as the first female woman of color to be nominated to the First Suffolk & Middlesex Senate seat. If there is no Republican…
Voamass’ Men’s Hello House Reopens After Renovations; Ready to Provide Support
Volunteers of America of Massachusetts (VOAMASS) celebrated the reopening of its Men’s Hello House at 686 Massachusetts Ave. in the South End on December 13 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. In attendance were state Sens. Cindy Friedman and John Keenan,…
Baker, Officials and Dignitaries Cut Ribbon on Old YW Building Project
Gov. Charlie Baker joined Mayor Michelle Wu, among other elected officials and dignitaries, on Thursday, Dec. 9, at the old YW Boston (formerly YWCA Boston) headquarters at the corner of Clarendon and Stuart streets in Back Bay for the redevelopment…
News In Brief
BPD District 4 Now Collecting Holiday Toys for Two Good Causes Boston Police District 4 headquarters, located at 850 Harrison Ave. is currently accepting holiday toy donations in two bins in its lobby to accept two worthy causes. One collection…