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…
Bluebikes turn 10
Acting Mayor Kim Janey joined representatives from the other “core” original Bluebikes communities, including Brookline, Cambridge, and Somerville, to celebrate the bike-share program’s 10th anniversary on Monday, July 25, during a ceremony outside the Copley Square Branch of the Boston…
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…
Two New Members take Oath for Boston School Committee
Two new members of the Boston School Committee were sworn in at City Hall on July 22, where remarks were also given by Acting Mayor Kim Janey. Lorena Lopera and Rafaela Polanco Garcia were appointed to the School Committee following…
Mayor Janey announces funding awards for digital equity initiatives across the City of Boston
The City announced last week that 19 Boston nonprofit organizations will receive $478,900 in grants through the City of Boston’s Digital Equity Fund. The Digital Equity Fund provides support to community-based organizations that help Boston residents digitally participate in educational,…
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…
COVID-19 Cases Spike 115 Percent in the Area
For a third week in a row Back Bay, Beacon Hill, North End, West End and Downtown’s COVID cases have spiked most likely due to the Delta variant infecting unvaccinated and vaccinated people alike. Earlier this month a COVID outbreak…
FOSEL Reports Librarians Removed Despite Widespread Neighborhood Support
After a week of strong advocacy from neighbors and elected officials in support of suspended South End Librarian Anne Smart, members of the Friends of the South End Library (FOSEL) reported that Smart had allegedly been forced to retire and…