When it comes to surprises, Puerto Rican Veterans Monument Square Association President Tony Molina always has something up his sleeve when it comes to improving the veterans memorial on Washington Street in the South End. However, on Memorial Day this…
Motor Mart Garage Project Team Unveils Planned Streetscape Improvements
Members of the team behind the proposed redevelopment of the Motor Mart Garage outlined planned refinements to the streetscape during a city-sponsored meeting on Tuesday, May 28, at the Revere Hotel. An affiliate of the Los Angeles-based CIM Group and…
Mayor Walsh Announces New Philanthropic Endeavor for the Boston Public Library
Mayor Walsh announced the launch of the Fund for the Boston Public Library, a new philanthropic endeavor created to support, sustain, and strengthen the Boston Public Library system across all 26 branches. At the event, Mayor Walsh announced a founding…
News Briefs
Red Sox Home Games The Red Sox kicked off the home season this month. Other upcoming home games include: 6/7 vs. Tampa Bay Rays at 7:10pm 6/8 vs. Tampa Bay Rays at 1:05pm 6/8 vs. Tampa Bay Rays at 6:10pm…
Walsh Launches Applications for 2019-2020 Spark Boston Council
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that applications for the 2019-2020 SPARK Boston Council are now available. The SPARK Boston Council is Mayor’s Walsh’s 20-35 year old leadership and civic engagement council, charged with leading the City’s efforts to engage…
New Pilot Program Aims to Improve Economic Mobility for Low-income Families
The Family Independence Initiative-Greater Boston (FII), in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) and the City of Boston have announced the launch of a multimillion-dollar, three-year pilot project called the “Trust and Invest Col-laborative.” The initiative is…
Major Homelessness Forum to Take Place in the Back Bay
The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay (NABB) will be holding a ‘Homelessness in Boston’ forum on Monday, June 17, in the Boston Public Library – a forum that will look at break-through solutions in the Back Bay and citywide.…
St. John School Auction Raises Money for Art/Music Room Renovation
On May 17, the St. John School community came together to raise funds for a major renovation of the Art/Music room, slated to take place this summer. Over 140 parents, faculty and special guests enjoyed an evening of fun while…
Esplanade Association Celebrates Bruins Stanley Cup Playoff-run with 17-foot-wide Hockey Helmet on Famed Fiedler Head Statue
To cheer on the Bruins as they began the Stanley Cup finals on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, the Esplanade Association, nonprofit steward of the 3.3-mile Charles River Esplanade in Boston, collaborated with the Boston Bruins, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and…
Back Bay Ringers Partners with Stop Handgun Violence for June Concert Series
Join the Back Bay Ringers as they celebrate their 15th anniversary as Boston’s premiere handbell ensemble. The Art of Ringing will include a mixture of original compositions for handbells, stirring hymn tunes, and joyful melodies. The goal of the Back…
Police Briefs 05-30-2019
Sharp object and stolen shades On Tuesday, May 21, at about 12:56 p.m., officers responded to Versace at 100 Huntington Ave. on a radio call for reported threats. Upon arrival, police spoke with a sales associate, who said an…
Finally, Some Good News On the Environmental Front
Every few weeks — or even more often, it seems — we learn of some new, looming catastrophe for our planet because of the combined effects of climate change and the degradation of our environment by human activity. Everyone agrees…