The Gibson House Museum has been awarded preservation and interpretation grants from the George B. Henderson Foundation, the City of Boston’s Community Preservation Fund and the Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities. The Museum has been awarded a $44,000 grant…
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Local Dentist Navigates Pandemic as Practice Reopens
When Dr. Matthew Ginsburg reopened his St. James Avenue dentistry practice for emergency visits as part of Phase 1 of Gov. Charlie Baker’s plan for the Commonwealth, he had most of the safety precautions to combat the spread of COVID-19…
Man Arraigned on 21 Counts of Assault with Intent to Murder
After allegedly firing multiple rounds at 21 police officers in the Back Bay following the protests on May 31, a Dorchester man will be held without bail following a hearing June 3 where Suffolk prosecutors presented evidence to prove he…
Annual Boston Pride Guide Goes Digital for the 2020 Celebration
Boston Pride announced today that the annual Boston Pride Guide is being published digital only, due to the postponement of all major Boston Pride events this year due to the COVID19 pandemic. Boston Pride postponed the Pride Parade, Festival and…
Walsh Pledges to Continue Meeting Needs of Residents, Businesses
Mayor Walsh held a press conference on June 4, where he gave an update on COVID-19 and how the city is responding and moving forward. “We are continuing our recoveries at two or three times the rate of new cases…
Project Place Volunteer Walks 150 Miles in Her Apartment Building to Help Fund-Raise
When one chooses to walk 150 miles for charity, the destination might be somewhere in Western Massachusetts or Connecticut – or even far up north. Project Place volunteer Nila Webster, who lives in Revere, completed her 150-mile walk for Project…
Emerson College President Wants America to ‘Wake Up’
Emerson College President Lee Pelton recently penned a letter to the Emerson community detailing his own experiences with racism, as well as his response to racism in America in the wake of George Floyd’s death. The Sun spoke with Pelton…
Phase Two of State’s Reopening Plan Begins This Week; Kennealy Says Will Have Two Steps
Phase Two of the state’s reopening plan began on Monday, June 8, after an announcement by Governor Charlie Baker over the weekend. “This terrible terrible virus and the terrible toll that it takes will be with us until there are…
SELDC Discusses Garden Entry, Roof Deck in the District
The South End Landmark District Commission met virtually on June 2, where they heard two proposals for residential work in the district. At 591 Tremont St., Project Manager Stephanie Seeley proposed installing a door and tile at the landing at…
BVHDC Approves Nine Townhomes at 132 Arlington St.
The Bay Village Historic District Commission (BVHDC) met virtually via Zoom on June 9, where the project at 132 Arlington St. was officially approved. The project came before the Commission last month for an advisory review, where it was very…