The city plans to jettison the use of plastic tactile pads in the installation of ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps in favor of cast-iron pads, which are expected to provide more durability and last longer, especially during the winter months. “The plastic…
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State Rep Candidate John Moran on Hand for Virtual Town Hall Meeting
John Moran, a candidate for the 9th Suffolk District state representative seat recently vacated by Jon Santiago , as well as a longtime South End resident, was on hand for a virtual Town Hall-style meeting sponsored by several neighborhood civic…
‘Chary’ Ortiz Reportedly Suspends Campaign for 9th Suffolk State Rep.
South End resident Amparo “Chary” Ortiz has reportedly suspended her campaign for 9th Suffolk District state representative. Ortiz is a longtime BU School of Public Health administrator and a single mother of two children, both now attending Boston Public Schools.…
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Earth Day Charles River Cleanup Join organizational leadership and officials to kick off the 24th annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup on Saturday, April 22, 2023. This year, the Earth Day Charles River Cleanup will bring together approximately 3,000 volunteers…
Two Back Bay Projects and Another in the South End Earmarked for CPA Funding
The city has earmarked 56 projects for $60 million in Community Preservation Act (CPA) grants this year, including two Historic Preservation projects in the Back Bay and another in the South End. In the Back Bay, First Baptist Church at…
Mayor Wu & B.A.A. Announce Recipients of the Inaugural Fastest Bostonian Awards
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) on Monday announced the recipients of the inaugural awards for the Fastest Bostonian. The awards will be given to Vinny Castronuovo, who finished the race in 2:25:56,…
Old South Church Offers Traditional Blessing of the Athletes
One day ahead of the 127th Boston Marathon, Old South Church in Boston – the “Church of the Finish Line,” located at 645 Boylston St. – offered its Marathon Sunday services, which included the traditional Blessing of the Athletes, on…
Mother’s Day Cards That Support Women in Need
Special to the Sun Women’s Lunch Place (WLP) has launched its annual Mother’s Day Card Campaign. Each card supports a week of healthy lunches for a guest of their daytime shelter and advocacy center. “Thirty years ago, our Mother’s Day…
Local Legislators Call for Greater Emphasis on Decarbonization in MBTA Capital Plan
By Adam Swift Local legislators want to see the MBTA place a greater emphasis on electrification of its rail, bus, and subway systems in its latest capital improvement plan. On Thursday, April 13, the MBTA held the last of its…
City’s Open Space Plan Comment Period Now Open
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department (BPRD) has announced the opening of the comment period for the public to provide feedback on the 2023-2029 Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP). The plan offers a framework for open space protection and…