One week after a group of South End neighborhood leaders agreed upon and submitted a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to Pine Street Inn about conduct and protections at the Roundhouse Hotel – now a homeless shelter – Pine Street said…
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SELDC Hears Initial Proposal for 41 Berkeley St., Including a Senior Care Building and Affordable Housing
The South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) held an advisory review on August 24 for the proposed redevelopment of the parcels at 41 Berkeley St., currently home to Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (BFIT). Developer Related Beal, along with Hacin…
Phased-In, Hybrid Approach Announced for Back to School No In-Person Classes Until October 1
Mayor Marty Walsh and Boston Public Schools (BPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius recently announced a phased-in approach to the start of the 2020-2021 school year, with all students beginning with remote learning. The plan was announced at a press conference on…
BLC Approves Small Cell Light Pole in the Fenway; Work on Arlington St. Church
The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) met virtually on August 25, where a proposal for a replacement street light with small cell wireless infrastructure was approved, as was initial work on Arlington St. Church. 31 Park Drive Street Light After several…
For the Record
Coronavirus Update: Due to public health concerns, the hearings that normally would be held on a week have been postponed or canceled due to the guidance of Mayor Martin Walsh and the order of Gov. Charlie Baker. Some meetings, however, have…
Poll Power: Women’s Suffrage Celebrates 100 Years, With Caveats
It was a note from mom that changed the landscape for women to get the right to vote 100 years ago this week on Aug. 18, and 100 years later it has led to a lot of victories and a…
Tidying Up Franklin Square
Gardening During a Pandemic: Fenway Victory Gardens Members Work Together to Make Growing Season a Success
Gardening is always a popular activity in the City of Boston, but it became all the rage this summer because of its outdoor, social-distancing friendly nature. The Sun spoke with Fenway Garden Society president Elizabeth Bertolozzi for an update on…
Fenway Porchfest Organizers Produce Music Video in Lieu of Event’s Cancellation This Year
Once it became clear that Fenway Porchfest couldn’t proceed as usual for the third consecutive year this summer due to the pandemic, its organizers refused to simply cave in and cancel the eagerly awaited live concert event. So they began…
City Announces Polling Location Changes and Safety Measures Ahead of Sept. 1 Primary
With the September 1 primary right around the corner, the City of Boston has announced changes to some polling locations, especially ones that were located in senior housing buildings, to help keep residents safe during the pandemic. The City has…