Category: News
Taj Boston IAG Concerned About Traffic and Alley
The Impact Advisory Group (IAG) for the proposed Taj Boston hotel renovation project met on April 29 to ask some questions they had prepared for the development team, as well as discuss some mitigation for the alley behind the hotel.…
As an Elite College Athlete, Da Rollins Got A Taste of the Law and Never Turned Back
New Suffolk County DA Rachael Rollins has quickly come to be known as an agent of change, a passionate advocate for equity in the law and a solid leader ready to stand up for a cause – but few know…
DA Rollins Indicates Her Office will be More Present at Crime Scenes
Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins said one change she has made immediately to the office is making sure at major crime scenes, she and members of her office are on scene. That includes homicides and other such crimes. Whether…
Applicant Proposing Pot Shop for Little Steve’s Site Details Plan
An applicant proposing a recreational marijuana dispensary for the current site of Little Steve’s Pizzeria detailed their plans during a city-sponsored meeting Monday at the Copley Branch of the Boston Public Library. Todd Finard, CEO of Boston’s Finard Properties, intends…
News Briefs
SOWA Market Returns May 5 The SoWa Open Market, on 460-540 Harrison Ave., will kick-off its 16th season on Sunday, May 5. Every Sunday, from May through October, more than 175 makers and thousands of visitors converge in SoWa, amidst…
Prosecutor at Suffolk County DA’s Office Enters District 8 City Council Race
Another candidate has entered the race for District 8 City Councilor. Montez Haywood, a 39-year-old West End resident and prosecutor at the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office, will seek the seat currently held by Josh Zakim (who isn’t seeking reelection)…
Boston, Quincy Butt Heads on Long Island Ahead of Crucial May 7 Meeting
Mayor Martin Walsh’s assertion late last week that Quincy was giving up its opposition to the Long Island Bridge and its Recovery Campus has seemingly roiled the rocky relationship between the two cities once again, this time ahead of a…
Zakim Joins Fenway Seniors for Pizza and Conversation
City Councilor Josh Zakim was at the Peterborough Senior Center in Fenway on May 1 to discuss the issues he’s been working on, as well as address questions from the seniors in attendance. Everyone munched on pizza donated from Domino’s…
Union Park’s John Schleer Elected President of UPNA
For the first time in a long time, Union Park Neighborhood Association (UPNA) will be led from the heart of Union Park. After a number of years being expertly-led by Jamie Fox, UPNA held an election this spring and Union…