A proposal from Pine Street Inn to expand their existing billboard program and convert it to digital got a lukewarm reception on Tuesday, Jan. 5, at the East Berkeley Neighborhood Association (EBNA) meeting – with many neighbors citing the familiar…
Rep. Santiago Doesn’t Miss a Beat on Votes, Vaccines Despite Overseas Deployment
Warning to State Rep. Jon Santiago’s future grandchildren: He might be telling the truth about walking to work in a foot of snow uphill in both directions when he was younger. State Rep. Jon Santiago hasn’t missed a beat in…
District 4 Sees 9-Perecnt Drop in Part One Crime as ’20 Draws to a Close
As 2020 was drawing to a close, District 4 had seen a 9-percent drop in violent and property crime, according to Boston Police. Between Jan. and Dec. 27 of last year, 3,013 incidents of Part One crime were reported in…
SELDC Approves Design for New Crite Park in Concept; Details to Be Worked out in Subcommittee
The proposed design for the new Crite Park at the intersection of Columbus Avenue and West Canton and Appleton Streets was approved in concept by the South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) on January 5. Cheryl Dickinson, the chairperson for…
Two Boston Chefs Aim to Bring New Italian Eatery to Back Bay
Two well-established Boston chefs are joining together to launch a yet-to-be-named Italian restaurant in Back Bay with mid-range fare and a focus on seafood. Ken Oringer, the chef at the Boston restaurants Uni, Coppa and Toro, as well as Little…
First-Responders to Begin Receiving Vaccine Jan. 11, Baker Says
Governor Charlie Baker on Monday announced that first responders will be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting on January 11. The vaccine has already been administered to many COVID-facing healthcare workers and long term care facilities as part of…
For the Record
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Due to public health concerns, the hearings that normally would be held on a week have been postponed or canceled due to the guidance of Mayor Martin Walsh and the order of Gov. Charlie Baker. Some meetings, however,…
Emissions Bill Is a Big Step For the Environment
The approval on Monday by both houses of the Massachusetts legislature of a bill that requires the state to reduce its carbon emissions by at least 85% below 1990 levels by 2050 represents a huge step toward the goal of…
It Was a Great Run, Pats’ Fans
The 2020 season for the New England Patriots came to a merciful close this past weekend. The woeful Pats finished with a 7-9 record, their first losing season since 2000, and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2008.…
Letter to the Editor
A Look Back at 2020 Dear Editor, Thank goodness — 2020 finally draws to a close. It’s been quite a year to be a new Boston City Councilor. Although this wasn’t the year that any of us had hoped for,…
The Boston Sun Rewind 2020
The year 2020 was a tough one for all, and was full of unknowns after COVID-19 hit and the City had to adjust to a “new normal.” As we head into a new year, here’s a look back at 20…
King Boston Receives $2.75 Million in Grants Dedication to Take Place Jan. 18
As the year comes to a close, nonprofit King Boston has recently been awarded $2.75 million in grants which it will put towards its programs, “The Embrace” Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial slated for the Boston Common, and more. King…