A Boston and New York developer announced Wednesday that they have filed a Letter of Intent with the City to develop a 300-key hotel project on Stanhope Street directly across from Freida Garcia Park and the Mass. Pike. HN Gorin,…
Eight Streets Ditches Monthly Meetings, Adds More Social Events
The Eight Streets Neighborhood Association has announced that they plan to take on a new meeting and social schedule in the coming civic year, ditching the idea of monthly meetings in favor of having more social events. Eight Streets was…
See-Sharp : Opera Singer/Composer Hopes to Revolutionize Modern Opera
The idea of women in castle parapets wearing powdered wigs, men in a Viking costumes and notes in a foreign language held for an eternity is what many might think of when they conjure images of opera, but it’s the…
South End Landmarks Continues Discussing Hotel Alexandra Details
The South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) Hotel Alexandra subcommittee met on September 10, following the full Commission’s approval of the project in concept on September 7. “Our intention is not to start over,” said Commissioner John Freeman told the…
Collapsible Trash Bins a Hit During Pilot Program
Neighbors on East Brookline Street logged very positive reviews of the collapsible trash bin pilot that has been ongoing since Aug. 6. In a presentation at the South End Forum on Tuesday, Dan Revello of East Brookline Street reported that…
City Council Holds Hearing to Discuss ‘Unreasonable and Excessive’ Noise Levels
Excessive noise continues to be a top issue for many neighborhoods across the City as Boston continues to grow and expand. The Boston City Council Committee on Environment, Sustainability, and Parks held a hearing on Aug. 29 regarding unreasonable and…
‘I Want to Hear Your Issues:’ Sen. Brownsberger Pays a Visit to Peterborough Senior Center
State Sen. Will Brownsberger visited the Peterborough Senior Center on Sept. 10 to present what he’s been working on at the State House, as well as get feedback from the seniors about issues that are important to them. Brownsberger said…
News Briefs
South End Library Programs South End Writes at the South End Library will kick off on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m. Filmmaker Katrina Browne, a descendant of the largest slave-trading family in the U.S., traced the geographic, historical and…
For the Record
From the Sept. 10 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, City Hall: GCOD •180 West Canton St., South End. Applicant: 180 West Canton Street Realty Trust Purpose: Change Occupancy from a Two Family Dwelling to a One Family dwelling with full…
Police Briefs 09-12-2019
Taste of Her Own Pepper Spray On Sunday, Sept. 1, at about 6:05 p.m., police responded to a radio call for an assault and battery in progress at 569 Boylston St. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the victim, who said…
Time to End the ‘War on Drugs’
For those of us who have been around for longer than we might care to admit, America has been consumed during our lifetime by the never-ending battle to combat drug abuse. It was in 1971 — almost 50 years ago…
Guest Op-Ed : Not Everyone in Boston Feels Resilient. We’re Working to Change That.
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh There is no question that Boston is a strong city that’s used to banding together. We celebrate championship-winning sports teams, remember our importance in the roots of American history, and cheer on runners along Boylston…