Northeastern University announced last week that it has suspended eleven students for the fall semester who were found not complying with university social distancing rules. According to a September 4 message from News @ Northeastern, the students were gath-ered in…
Despite Boylston Street Bar Closures, Shuttered Pour House Could Reopen Within 30 Days
Rumors of The Pour House’s demise have been greatly exaggerated amid news that the longstanding Boylston Street bar could reopen within 30 days. “It is with great regret to tell you that after 34 glorious years, it is time for…
Alexandra Hotel Developers to Put Project Up for Sale as Financing Unravels
With the latest news of the Alexandra Hotel project going up for sale, more than a few people have postulated that the building could realistically be cursed. No development project in all of Boston is likely as challenging as the…
Baker, MBTA Celebrated Completed Green Line Work on E Branch and Others
Governor Baker, along with MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak and Massachusetts Department of Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack announced on September 1 the completion of 28 days of accelerated work on the E branch of the Green Line. The work is…
NABB Goes Virtual for 65th Anniversary
Join neighbors and friends for a video review of the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay’s history of civic impact; commentary on NABB’s current activities and plans to address the pandemic impact; and a toast to the future of the Back Bay…
City Releases Long-Awaited Mass/Cass 2.0 Progress Report Ahead of Demonstration
Just hours ahead of a rally that attracted several hundred angry neighbors that were fed up with conditions on Mass/Cass, the City released the long-awaited progress report on the Mass/Cass 2.0 plan unveiled last October to great fan-fare. Since that…
Council Holds Hearing Regarding Establishment of a Civilian Review Board
The City Council Committee on Government Operations held a hearing on September 8 regarding an ordinance establishing a Civilian Review Board in the City. Sponsored by Councilors Andrea Campbell, Ricardo Arroyo, and Julia Mejia, the ordinance calls for the creation…
Will Councilor Wu Run for Mayor? Walsh Says ‘Yes’
Though Councilor at-Large Michelle Wu has said nothing definitive about running for mayor, Mayor Martin Walsh has announced this week that she is running against him. Sound a little odd? It is. Wu has been suspected of being a candidate…
First Building at the Smith Opens with Optimism on Leasing: Developers Expect to Begin Second Building Sometime Soon
The first building in what will be a fully developed block between E. Dedham and E. Canton Streets in the South End has opened and leasing if going better than expected, officials from Leggat McCall said. The Smith opened this…
Proponents for 41 Berkeley St. Redevelopment Present to South End Neighbors
The Ellis South End Neighborhood Association hosted a virtual meeting on September 8 for the proponents of the 41 Berkeley St. redevelopment project to present their proposal to the community. Right now, the triangular parcel is home to the Benjamin…
Walsh Gives COVID-19 Update; Addresses Weekend Violence
Mayor Marty Walsh held a press conference on September 8—his first one in nearly two weeks—to update the public on COVID-19 and other happenings in the city, including the uptick in shootings over the Labor Day weekend. Walsh reported that…
Boston Common Master Plan Public Process Continues
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department last week announced a series of public events in partnership with the Friends of the Public Garden to gather feedback on the proposed improvements to Boston Common as part of the Boston Common Master…