It’s been so long since the Impact Advisory Group (IAG) for the massive Exchange South End project has met, that many members haven’t lived in the area for some time and others didn’t remember they were members. So it is,…
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ZBA approves recreational cannabis dispensary
The Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) approved a recreational cannabis establishment at 331-335A Newbury St. at its July 27 hearing. Attorney Kevin Joyce said that the proponents of Rooted in Roxbury are seeking a conditional use permit for the dispensary,…
Boston Community Pediatrics named Mass. winner in Red Sox grants addressing mental health in New England
Boston Community Pediatrics (BCP) in the South End on Thursday night, July 22, received the $10,000 first-place award in Massachusetts as part of the 7th Annual IMPACT Awards, a joint initiative of the Red Sox Foundation and the Ruderman Family…
ZBA approves conversion of church on Isabella St. into 18 residential units
The Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) on Tuesday approved the conversion of the existing church building at 25 Isabella St. in Bay Village into 18 residential condo units. Attorney Joe Hanley told the ZBA that the project had been reduced…
New signs unveiled in Chester Park with community celebration
Chester Square Neighbors (CSN) held a celebratory festival on July 22, where neighbors gathered at Chester Park to unveil and dedicate the park’s new signs, as well as mingle with one another. Several candidates for City Council were in attendance…
Councilor Frank Baker endorses Jon Spillane for Boston City Council At-Large
Boston City Councilor Frank Baker (District 3) announced his endorsement of Jon Spillane for Boston City Council At-Large. “As someone who has been acutely focused on delivering services to unhoused Bostonians and those dealing with substance use disorders, I am…
EBT/SNAP benefits expanded to online purchases
During the height of the pandemic when most South End and Fenway residents were staying home and doing their food shopping from the comfort of their home. While the online grocery delivery service industry exploded because many were not comfortable…
Boston BeerWorks the latest Beantown business to fall victim to the pandemic
Another landmark Boston location has joined the growing lists of businesses unable to survive the pandemic. Boston BeerWorks, which opened its first location in 1992 across from Fenway Park, announced on its website and social media Tuesday it will close…
School of Fashion Design scholarship recipient pursues dream 50 years in the making
It’s never too late to follow your dream. That’s the rationale of Newton resident Marcia Rosenthal, 72, a student at the School of Fashion Design. Rosenthal remembers walking by the school, located on Newbury Street, while she was a student…
MFA to Lift Mask Requirements May 29; Increase Gallery Capacities Throughout June
Beginning May 29, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), will lift mask requirements for visitors and staff, in alignment with reopening plan updates from the City of Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Museum encourages visitors to continue…