The Boston School Committee took the first hour of its meeting on Nov. 18 to apologize for remarks made by its former Chair Michael Loconto that were termed offensive to Asians, but that time of reflection also had a strong…
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Outdoor Seating on Private Property Extended, Public Space Program Ends
Mayor Martin Walsh reminded owners that outdoor dining on private property was extended indefinitely without the need for further permits. However, the city’s “Public Space” program expired Tuesday. Restaurant owners in the Back Bay trying to increase business by providing…
BLC Approves Comm. Ave. Mall Bench; Landscaping Plan for Arlington St. Church
The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) met virtually on November 24, where Commissioners approved a new bench for the Commonwealth Avenue Mall as well as a landscape plan for the Boylston Street elevation of the Arlington Street Church. The Commission also…
Boston Police Stop ‘Sovereign Citizen’ Terror Plot at Ruggles on Thanksgiving
A Dorchester man was arrested on Thanksgiving and charged with illegally carrying a loaded pistol. The defendant, who allegedly purchased a firearm and body armor, and material that could be used to assemble explosives, adheres to the anti-government/anti-authority sovereign citizen…
ZBA Approves Five Condos on Mass. Ave.
The Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) on Tuesday approved a proposal at 541 Massachusetts Ave. to change the occupancy of the building, which is currently legally a lodging house and church, to five residential units. Zoning violations include excessive lot…
Annual South End/Bay Village Clean up
USES, New Boston Ventures Close Sale on Tubman House Building
The United South End Settlements (USES) and New Boston Ventures passed papers recently to close on the sale of Tubman House at 566 Columbus Ave. – paving the way for the re-development of the marquee property. The sale went through…
USES Shifts to Providing Families with Food
United South End Settlements (USES) has never really been in the food distribution business, but COVID-19 has ripped apart the mission statement of about every human services organization, and this week USES has embraced that new mission in providing Thanksgiving…
Charlesgate Alliance, ENC Provide Update on Charlesgate Park Revitalization Project
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy (ENC) and the Charlesgate Alliance held a public meeting on November 19 regarding the Charlesgate Park Revitalization project. Nearly 100 people tuned into the virtual meeting to learn about some proposed updates to the project and…
Crime is Down 7-percent in Back Bay and South End
In what will be the Boston Police Department’s last crime stats report before the end of the year, the report shows overall crime is down in D-4, which includes the Back Bay and South End. However, larcenies from motor vehicles…