In partnership with Boston Community Pediatrics, United South End Settlements (USES) held a vaccination clinic on Wednesday, Dec. 1, at its South End headquarters. “We’re all about providing access and opportunity to families and children,” said USES Co-Executive Director José…
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SEDLC Denies Without Prejudice ‘Demountable Structure’ at Atelier 505
The South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) on December 7 discussed a proposal for a “demountable structure” on the plaza for the the Atelier 505 building at 505 Tremont St. This proposal has been discussed several times before, but this…
Audubon Applauds Agreement to Make Significant Investments in Nature and Climate with ARPA Plan
Special to the Sun As the major $4 billion American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) spending bill moves toward final passage and Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker’s desk for approval, Mass Audubon leaders, who have been lobbying vigorously for investments in climate…
Holiday Tree Lights Up The Night in Copley Sq.
Council Holds Hearing on $8 Million Expansion of Fare-Free Bus Pilot
The City Council Committee on Boston’s COVID-19 Recovery held a hearing on November 29 regarding a “message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Eight Million Dollars ($8,000,000) in the form of a…
BPDA Holds Public Meeting on New IBA Community Center at 85 W. Newton St.
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) held a virtual public meeting in November 29 to present the proposal for the new Villa Victoria Center for the Arts at 85 West Newton St. in the South End. Inquilinos Boricuas en…
D4 Sees 15-Percent Drop in Part One Crime From Last Year
Leading up to Thanksgiving, District 4 had seen a 15-percent drop in Part One crime from last year, according to Boston Police. Between Jan. 1 and Nov. 21 of this year, 2,363 incidents of Part One crime had been reported…
Elected Officials Endorse Edwards for State Senate
By Kenzie Bok Sometimes a single election can make a huge impact. On Tuesday, December 14th, there will be a special election for the State Senator who represents Bay Village, Chinatown, Downtown, Beacon Hill, the North End, and East Boston.…
The Mayor’s Trolley Tour is Coming to a Block Near You
The Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour is back for its 25th year, and will include tree lightings, visits with Santa, and more. The tour begins on Friday, December 3, and ends on Sunday, De-cember 5. The schedule is as follows: Friday,…
ABCD Kickoff Annual Fuel Assistance Program
With temperatures in Boston expected to dip into the 20s at night this week and not exceed 54 degrees for the next few days many low-income residents will be left out in the cold. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause…