Category: News
Mayor, BPS Postpone Hybrid In-Person Plan Large Gatherings, Parties at Odds With Getting Kids Back in School
Mayor Martin Walsh and Supt. Brenda Cassellius announced on Wednesday morning they would be putting on hold the phased-in approach to returning to school – pushing back the return of kindergartners one week – due to an increase in the…
Walsh Tells Suburban Areas Boston Can’t do Mass/Cass Alone Anymore
Showing a fair amount of his own frustrations over the Mass/Cass situation, Mayor Martin Walsh appeared at the South End Forum’s annual Chat with the Mayor meeting Monday and discussed the City’s plan with residents online – noting that the…
Tree Canopy Assessment Report Determines City’s Tree Stock Remained Stable from 2014 to ‘19
Findings from the 2014-2019 Tree Canopy Assessment report commissioned by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and released last week indicate that the tree canopy has remained stable citywide throughout this timeframe as an increase in trees planted on city…
Walsh Is Open to Making Outdoor Dining Permanent
One of the silver linings to living with COVID-19 this year has been the expansion of outdoor dining options in the South End and on Newbury and Boylston Streets in the Back Bay – not to mention the efforts of…
Residents Ask for Gate Because of Drug Use on Stairs; SELDC Denies Proposal
The South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) met virtually on October 6, where they discussed a range of project proposals from roof decks to windows. One proposal at 1746-1752 Washington Street sparked a lengthy discussion about how the Landmarks Commission…
DCR’s Plan to Expand Curbside Parking Meters Raises Concerns Over Potential Impact on Residential Parking
While details of the plan won’t be unveiled until two public meetings scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 14 and 15, respectively, the Department of Conservation and Recreation’s proposed expansion of curbside parking meters in Metro Boston, including the installation…
South End Forum, SEBA Look for Merger to Align Businesses and Residents
The South End Forum and South End Business Alliance (SEBA) announced at Monday’s Forum meeting that they are proposing a merger of the two long-standing organizations to further align business interests and residential interests. Forum Moderator Steve Fox and Outgoing…
Local Business Support Stays Strong as Storybook Ball Goes Virtual in its 21st Year
Special to the Sun Storybook Ball, a signature Boston philanthropic event, transforms to a virtual gala this year as it salutes the caregivers of MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC) who provided critical adult and pediatric care during the COVID-19 crisis.…
City Initiates Team to Clean Up Human Waste on Private Property Citywide, With Focus on South End
The City announced Wednesday afternoon it had officially contracted with a company that will be available to remove human excrement from private property citywide, but particularly in the South End where the issue has been a major frustration for residents…