By Beth Treffeisen The Chester Square Area Neighborhood Association (CSNA) gathered on Wednesday, Jan. 3, to elect new officers and share in a potluck dinner. The election was quick, with Carol Blair continuing her role as president and Michael Rodriguez…
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Private Sewer Owners Ready to Meet with BWSC for Relief
By Seth Daniel It’s uncomfortable to have to collect five or 10 bucks from one’s neighbors to cover gas for the community snowblower or the neighborhood block party, but it’s downright wrong to have to try to hit up neighbors…
South End Very Close to Getting a Seat at the Airport Table
By Seth Daniel The South End is one step closer to joining East Boston and South Boston with a permanent seat at the Logan Airport table. State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz reported that his bill to give the South End a…
Sweater Soiree
The first-ever Sexy Sweater Soiree by Washington Gateway Main Street brought out a large crowd of people last Wednesday, Dec. 20 – some sweatered up and others donning casual holiday attire. Here, WGMS Director Andrew Malloy, Garrick Durst and Kristin…
Mayor Walsh Sworn in to Serve Second Term:Promises to Re-Open Long Island Bridge
By Beth Treffeisen On New Year’s Day morning, Mayor Martin Walsh took his oath of office and was sworn in to his second term as the 54th mayor of Boston in front of a large crowd filled with residents, supporters,…
Boston Ballet to Present Two Works in February at South End Headquarters
The Boston Ballet announced this week they will have two Black Box style programs in February at their South End headquarters. On Feb. 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m., audiences will get an exclusive preview of the Parts In Suite…
Landmarks Delays Improvements to Library Park
By Beth Treffeisen The South End Landmark’s District Commission (SELDC) continued an application that would re-design the Library Park adjacent to the South End Library at 685 Tremont St., stating the layout needs to be changed in order to better…
After 22 Years, Madrey says Good-Bye to Her South End Library Family
By Seth Daniel The checkout desk at the South End branch library will get a little less lively come January when long-time librarian Deborah Madrey retires after a long career in the Boston Public Library (BPL) system. Catching up to…
Long Island Bridge Re-Opening Announcement a Shocker, but Well Received
By Seth Daniel When Mayor Martin Walsh delivered his Inaugural Address on Monday, Jan. 1, at the Cutler Majestic Theatre, most Southenders watching on TV or in the seats did a double take when Walsh announced his commitment to re-open…
Council President Campbell Ready to Continue Transparency, Access to Council
By Seth Daniel Growing up in the South End and attending schools in East Boston, it was clear upon hearing the life story of new Council President Andrea Campbell that she had far more in common with the disenfranchised voices…