Special to the Sun Governor Charlie Baker signed an executive order to establish the Massachusetts Cyber Incident Response Team (MA-CIRT). Led by the Secretary of the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS), MA-CIRT is established with the mission of enhancing…
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Familiar Face Returns to Neighborhood With Newbury Cleaners
Newbury Cleaners, which opened around Thanksgiving, continues the decades-long history of a retail space on Newbury Street serving as home to a drycleaners, where customers will now find a familiar face behind the counter. The owner, Rosibel Rodriguez, had previously…
Survey Completed on Temporary Services for South End Branch Library
The Friends of the South End Branch Library recently completed its Temporary Services Survey for the South End library. The survey, which ran for one month and finished on Dec. 15, was administered online via Survey Monkey and garnered 349…
FOPG Welcomes New Director of Capital Projects and Parks Care
Special to the Sun The Friends of the Public Garden has announced Rebecca McKevitz as Director of Capital Projects and Parks Care. In this position, Rebecca will carry out the Friends’ annual parks care program to support the nonprofit’s mission…
News Briefs
BPDA Board Approves Redevelopment of BFIT Campus in South End At its monthly meeting on Thursday, Dec. 15, which was held virtually, the Boston Planning & Development Agency approved the proposed redevelopment of the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (BFIT)…
Wu Announces Partnership With NEC, Looks To Expand Musical Education for Boston Students
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu announced on Monday, Dec. 19, a partnership with New England Conservatory (NEC) to substantially increase access to high-quality music education for children, according to a press release. The initiative, funded by a $14.5…
The Garden Club of the Back Bay Welcomes Back ‘Wreath Week’ in 2022
Special to the Sun Volunteers from the Garden Club of the Back Bay successfully completed their 2022 Wreath Week after a two-year hiatus. The joyful event served as a welcoming activity for new members and a reunion for members who…
Wu Announces Reappointments to Boston School Committee
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu last week announced the reappointment of Jeri Robinson, currently the Chairperson, and Quoc Tran to four-year terms on the Boston School Committee. The Boston School Committee is the governing body of Boston Public…
Wu Joined City Officials To Discuss Winter Preparations Currently Underway
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu joined City officials at the Public Works yard on Frontage Road to discuss winter preparations currently underway in the City of Boston, and resources to offset rising utility costs available to residents, including…