Special to the Sun As the weather gets colder and with holiday gatherings just around the corner, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) urges residents to get vaccinated. “With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, now is a great time…
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema To Open First Boston Theater in Seaport Nov. 17
Special to the Sun Innovative Austin-based theater chain, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, is pleased to announce that its first-ever New England location, Alamo Drafthouse Seaport, will be opening its doors to guests on November 17th. The theater’s standalone bar, The Press…
“Thank You” to Our Veterans”
This Saturday, November 11, will mark the 104th observance of Veterans Day in the United States, a day marked by solemnity and reverence to honor those who have served in our nation’s military. Veteran’s Day initially was known as Armistice…
Happy 90th Birthday, Gov. Dukakis
We wish to extend our best wishes for a “Happy Birthday” to former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis, who turned 90 last week. Mike Dukakis served as governor of our state from 1975-79 and then again for two terms from 1983-91.…
BVNA Hosts Haloween Block Party
Pedestrian Crossings and Safety Signage To Be Installed at Two Footbridge Entrances to the Esplanade
New painted pedestrian crossings and safety signage will be installed overnight on Sunday, Nov. 5 at two footbridge entrances to the Esplanade that cross Back Street at Dartmouth and Fairfield streets, according to officials involved with the project. Ali Badrigian,…
MassDOT and Project-Team Officials Discuss BowkerOverpass Replacement Project
The MassDOT (Massachusetts Department of Transportation) Highway Division held a virtual public hearing on Thursday, Oct. 26, to discuss the still-evolving design for the proposed replacement of a deteriorating southern section of the Bowker Overpass near Kenmore Square. The scope…
City Council Supports Dedicating Road in Fenway to the Late John Bookston
Special to Sun The City Council adopted a resolution last week supporting the Boston Transportation Department’s efforts to transform New Edgerly Road in the Fenway into a pedestrian plaza while earlier this week, the Council adopted a resolution in support…
Got Pumpkins? Compost Them in the Common on Nov. 6
Special to the Times Boston does Halloween right. We decorate our stoops with pumpkins and a skeleton (or three); we dress up in costumes, kids and grown-ups alike; the city closes our streets to traffic; and neighbors open doors to…
News Briefs
Second Virtual Meeting on Gronk Playground Design Set for Nov. 2 The Department of Conservation and Recreation will hold its second public meeting on the design of Gronk Playground proposed for the Esplanade virtually on Thursday, Nov. 2, from 6…
City Issues Reminders Ahead of Municipal Election
Special to the Sun The Boston Election Department is reminding voters that the Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, November 7. The election will determine At-Large and District City Councilors for the City of Boston. Due to redistricting, the…
Mayor Wu Announces Supplier Diversity Week
Mayor Michelle Wu joined City officials and local business owners to declare this week Supplier Diversity Week. She also announced progress toward reaching the City’s supplier diversity goals along with several initiatives to foster a fair and competitive marketplace by…