Category: News
Mayor Wu Unveils City’s Proposed, Nearly $4 Billion Operating Budget for Fiscal ‘23
Mayor Michelle Wu unveiled her administration’s first proposed operating budget for the city – a recommended $3.99 billion for Fiscal ‘23 – last Wednesday, April 13. This represents new growth of $216 million or 5.7 percent over Fiscal ‘22, according…
Fundraising Efforts Underway for Crite Park
The Friends of Crite Park is getting closer to its goal of creating a brand new park at the inter-section of Columbus Ave., West Canton St., and Appleton St. in the South End. Last week, the City Council approved a…
Upcoming Concert Will Harken Back to an Earlier Time at Otis House
A solo fortepiano concert taking place in the parlor of Otis House on Saturday, April 30, will harken back to the spirit of the early 19th century when music often filled the room during the frequent social gatherings hosted there…
District 4 Sees 4-Percent Spike in Part One Crime from Last Year
Heading into this Easter, District 4 had seen a 4-pecent spike in Part One crime from 2021. According to Boston Police, 631 incidents of Part One crime were reported in the district, which includes the Back Bay, South End, Lower…
Women’s Lunch Place Holds Eat LUNCH Give Fundraiser at Boston Park Plaza
On April 14, Women’s Lunch Place held our first completely in-person fundraiser since the start of the pandemic at the Boston Park Plaza. Our community joined together for eat LUNCH give and raised over $300,000 for vulnerable women experiencing hunger, homelessness,…
News in Brief
Duckling Day Celebration Returns on Mother’s Day, May 8 For the first time, the Friends of the Public Garden will celebrate Duckling Day on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8. please join us for Duckling Day! For the first time in…
BBAC Hears Advisory Review for Addition and Roof Terrace at 37 Newbury Street
The Back Bay Architectural Commission heard an advisory review on April 13 for an addition and a terrace on the existing building at 37 Newbury St., which is currently home to LensCrafters on the ground floor. The architect who presented…
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Unemployment Overpayment Relief Plans
The Baker-Polito Administration announced plans to provide expanded relief to unemployment claimants with overpayment obligations. The announcement follows a decision by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) to approve in part the Commonwealth’s request to provide certain Pandemic Unemployment Assistance…
Upcoming Filming Will Cause Parking Restrictions and Street Closures in Union Park Area
The Union Park Neighborhood Association (UPNA) reported that there will be several upcoming parking restrictions and street closures in the neighborhood due to the filming of a television show. Upcoming parking restrictions include: • Union Park Street (btwn Washington St…