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…
Removal of Rows of Bleachers Proposed at Fenway to Install Deck
Big changes could soon come to Fenway Park. The historic ballpark is proposing to remove six rows of bleacher seats to accommodate a new deck, as well as the relocation of some signage. The proposed work is set to be…
D8 Candidates Talk Traffic, Affordable Housing, and Education at Forum
Six contenders for Boston District 8 City Council participated in a standing-room-only forum moderated by President Emerita of Lesley University, Margaret McKenna, on May 21. Candidates Kenzie Bok, Montez Haywood, Landon Lemoine, Kristen Mobilia, Jennifer Nassour, and Helene Vincent shared…
Josiah Quincy Upper School to Move from Bay Village
The Boston Public Schools announced sweeping changes to the City’s school configurations on Tuesday, and one of those changes included moving the Josiah Quincy Upper School off of Arlington Street in Bay Village. Interim Supt. Laura Perille announced sweeping changes…
Downtown Trash Contract Back in Hands of Capitol Waste
Citing a much lower cost, and much better tools to hold accountability, the Public Works Department has awarded all five trash collection contracts to Capitol Waste – including the downtown neighborhoods where many troubles existed from 2009 to 2014 when…