The city provides residents with curbside collection for recycling of metal, glass, plastic, and paper, and since this is a single-stream service, there is no need for residents to sort their recyclables. All recycling must be placed in a container…
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June 28 Celebration at Charlesgate Park The Charlesgate Alliance, Emerald Necklace Conservancy, and the Department of Conservation and Recreation invite the public to “New Trees and a Brighter Future for Charlesgate” – celebration of milestone achievements in the park, including…
Rollins Selected As Vice-Chair of National Advisory Subcommittee on Civil Rights
United States Attorney Rachael S. Rollins for the District of Massachusetts has been selected to serve as Vice-Chair of the Civil Rights Subcommittee for the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee (AGAC). “I am honored to have been asked to serve as…
Back Bay, Surrounding Area’s Weekly COVID Positive Test-Rate Drops
The Back Bay and surrounding area’s weekly COVID positive test rate dropped once again according to the latest data by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). Last week, 1,029 Back Bay, Beacon Hill, North End, West End and Downtown residents…
Residents Continue To Push for 55 Bus To Stop at Copley: Many Residents Frustrated With New Proposed Route for the Bus
The 55 Bus Coalition, which consists of neighborhood groups such as the Fenway CDC, the Fenway Civic Association, Operation PEACE, and other residents, held a meeting on June 15 regarding the proposed changes to the 55 bus. Representatives from the…
Wu Announces Results of the 2022 Homelessness Census
Mayor Michelle Wu on June 22 announced the results of the 42nd annual homeless census. On the night of February 23, Mayor Wu led a group of volunteers, including City and federal officials, homeless service providers, and public health and…
Local Schools Receive EdVestors Arts Grants
Students attending three local schools will continue to receive arts education by partnering with local music and performing arts programs thanks to a grant from EdVestors. Snowden International High School at Copley, McKinley Prep in Fenway and Blackstone Elementary in…
Wu Completes Audit of City-Owned Land
Mayor Michelle Wu on June 15 announced the completion of the Public Land for Public Good: Citywide Land Audit of all city-owned property. Mayor Wu made the announcement at an event held in Charlestown at the six-acre Boston Planning &…
Company Submits New PNF For Star Market Existing Site
Samuels & Associates on June 6 submitted a Project Notification Form (PNF) to the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) for the existing Fenway Star Market site at 1380-1420 Boylston St. The project is called “1400 Boylston Street (Fenway Star…
BVHDC Discusses Signage; Revisions to Guidelines
The Bay Village Historic District Commission (BVHDC) discussed a signage proposal for Charles St. Dental, to be located at 121 Charles St. South at its June 14 hearing. The Commission also discussed the status of updating its regulatory standards. 121…