Open up any page in Alison Barnet’s newest book ‘Once Upon a Neighborhood,’ and one will be amazed at the snippets of South End history contained in small vignettes on each page – sometime inconvenient pieces of history telling of…
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Council Discusses Impact of Ride-Share Companies
The Boston City Council held a hearing on Nov. 19 regarding the discussion of of transportation network companies (TNC), such as Uber and Lyft, that operate in Boston. “We’re all aware that TNCs such as Uber and Lyft have now…
Cranberries: Authentically American Treat on the Turkey Table Since 1621
It’s the only red thing on the table at Thanksgiving, but the superfruit that is authentically American has a lot more going for it than it’s bright red color on Thanksgiving. Cranberries are a great resource for New England, and…
Baker Signs Bill on Hands-Free Use of Electronic Devices While Driving
Gov. Charlie Baker signed legislation to improve road safety in the Commonwealth Monday, which stipulates that no motor vehicle operator may use electronic devices while driving unless the technology is being used hands-free. The legislation, which adopts recommendations from the…
Meetings to Resume on Harriet Tubman House Project
After a long pause following two wild meetings earlier this fall on the Harriet Tubman House project, the Impact Advisory Group (IAG) for the Harriet Tubman House will resume meeting on Dec. 9 in 566 Columbus Ave. The Proposed Project…
Boston Medical Files Master Plan With City, Carries Over Building Projects
Boston Medical Center (BMC) filed notice of its 10-year Institutional Master Plan (IMP) and has started the public vetting of the outlined program – with a first City meeting on Dec. 11. Although many of the projects in the IMP…
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For the Record
From the Nov. 26 Boston Landmarks Commission meeting, City Hall Rm. 900, 4 p.m.: •Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston Street: Re-paint plaster walls and woodwork at current Tea Room (former Boylston Street Driveway/Periodical Room). •Christian Science Center Complex, 175-235 Huntington Ave.: Installation…