By Beth Treffeisen As part of a way to address the history of intolerance at Fenway Park, the team principal owner John Henry is working on renaming Yawkey Way. At a Fenway Red Sox Boston neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, Nov.…
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Alexandra Hotel Developer says Building is Fragile, Height a Problem
By Seth Daniel Alexandra Hotel developer Eric Hoagland appeared before the South End Forum on Tuesday night, Nov. 14, and appeared resolved to continue on with the process, but stressed that there are some serious challenges. One of the key…
Emerson College Plans to Renovate 171 Tremont St.
By Beth Treffeisen After plans to convert the five-story building at 171 Tremont St. to a 13-story residential luxury condominium tower failed to come to fruition, the developers Panoramic Properties decided to sell the project site to Emerson College on…
Esplanade Association Welcomes New Executive Director
By Beth Treffeisen The Esplanade Association announced the selection of Michael J. Nichols, of Boston, as the organizations new executive director. Nichols an experienced public servant, attorney, and non-profit professional will begin at the Esplanade Association on Nov. 29. “I’m…
South End Authors Book Festival a Time to Meet Authors, Give Input
By Seth Daniel There’s nothing like going to the source for one’s literary pursuits, a book lovers and authors from the South End and beyond will have just that opportunity this weekend, on Nov. 18, with the third annual South…
NABB Licensing Use Committee Reviews Two Matters
By Dan Murphy The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay Licensing Use Committee reviewed two matters during its meeting at the Lenox Hotel on Monday, Nov. 6. Michael Serpa, chef and partner at Select Oyster Bar at 50 Gloucester St.,…
Mayor Marty Walsh Wins Re-Election
Mayor Martin Walsh delivering his victory speech at the Fairmount Copley Hotel ballroom Tuesday night following a decided victory against Councilor Tito Jackson.
John Winthrop School Street Fair
Dialna Rogers (2) and aunt Natasha Macintosh have some fun in the drum circle at the 48th John Winthrop School Street Fair on Oct. 14. Attendees of the fair got to enjoy music, food, rides, and much more.
Flynn Bests Kelley via Closer than Expected Race in District 2:Zakim Easily Beats Mobilia, Janey Wins District 7
By Beth Treffeisen and Seth Daniel In a race that seemed to fluctuate between close and not-so-close as the night went on Tuesday, the District 2 race finished in a bit of a nail biter, with Councilor-elect Ed Flynn winning…
‘The Lucas’ Features Stunning Views, Central Location, Unique Layout
By Seth Daniel Development in the tight quarters of the downtown neighborhoods is never easy, but it’s made particularly more difficult when that development involves converting a house of worship into living space. Several church conversions in the South End…