Rescue is an attentive service dog. The 6-year-old, black Labrador devotedly walks beside his partner, Jessica, helping her fetch the telephone, open the refrigerator door, and steady her balance. When Jessica, a double-leg amputee, does not need Rescue’s assistance, he…
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Old Dover Hears from National Development on Beer Garden
Members of the Old Dover Neighborhood Association heard from National Development’s Ted Tye on Tuesday night regarding the brewery concept that surprised many in the neighborhood when it was unveiled in the press last week. Being an alcohol license and…
Charles River Watershed Association Competes for National Environmental Grant
The Charles River Watershed Association is one of only three environmental organizations across the country selected to participate in a $15,000 challenge grant competition for excellence in protecting and nurturing the urban environment. The contest, sponsored by JetBlue for Good’s…
BBAC Denies New Bike Racks
As biking becomes a bigger source of transportation across the City of Boston, the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) is trying to make it a little easier for bicyclers to store their bikes while out and about. But at a Back…
Councilor Looks at Fees to Tackle Vacant Storefronts and Apartments
Plaguing the commercial and residential districts throughout the city, empty storefronts and vacant apartments are making it seem that Boston is experiencing market failure, despite the strong economy, real estate values and low unemployment rate. In an effort to reverse…
Eight Streets Cracking Down on Graffiti, Water to Watson
The Eight Streets Neighborhood Association met on Tuesday, April 10, with an eye on cracking down on graffiti in the neighborhood. Eight Streets President Michael Almond and member Gail Suyemoto led the group on a discussion about graffiti and how…
Pierce Boston Sales in Fenway Moving Briskly as Project Continues
As the Pierce Boston tower presides in a new way over the Fenway, sales within the residential project also continue to grow. The project was completed and opened on March 1. Some of the first sales of condos hit the…
Fenway Young Professionals Meeting at Sweet Cheeks BBQ
Michael and Sarah Linn, with Kate Riley, during the Fenway Young Professionals event on Monday night, April 9, at Sweet Cheeks BBQ in the Fenway. The Young Professionals group is sponsored by the Fenway Civic Association in an effort to…
BAC in Hot Water with Residents after Neglecting to Hold Vote on Landwave
Located in Peters Park along Washington Street in the South End, the Landwave, a public sculpture made up of weaving, back-and-forth, blue-green glass tiles and grassed-over land has been a point of contention with residents and the Boston Arts Commission…
WGMS and SEBA Work Together to Further Each Other’s Mission
Two very different organizations in the South End, the Washington Gateway Main Street (WGMS) and the South End Business Alliance (SEBA) have one goal in common – and that’s to make businesses in the South End thrive. But, how they…