With the six-year extension of Urban Renewal implemented in 2016 nearing its midway point, the Boston Planning and Development Agency is now soliciting the public’s input on its future in the Fenway. In August of 2016, the Commonwealth’s Department of…
City Election Set for Tuesday, Nov. 5
The City of Boston Election Department announced its preparations ahead of the upcoming Municipal Election for Tuesday, November 5. The election includes Councilor seats for each district, as well as citywide At-Large seats and a nonbinding public opinion advisory question.…
Ellis Celebrates a Year of Impact, Raises Critical Funds
On Thursday, Oct. 24, Ellis welcomed over 275 guests to Ellis is Wonderland, an evening to benefit the children of Ellis programs, and raised $325,000 in critical operating support for the 134-year-old South End organization. CEO Lauren Cook remarked, “Ellis…
Mixed-Use Project Promises to Bring Affordable Housing, Library to Chinatown
A planned mixed-use development project promises to bring much-needed affordable housing and a long-awaited neighborhood branch of the Boston Public Library to Chinatown. “We’re excited to be partners and beneficiaries in bringing a permanent library to Chinatown,” David Leonard, president…
Trillium Brewing Company Opens New Fenway Location
Popular beer gurus Esther and JC Tetreault of Trillium Brewing Company celebrated the opening of their new location at 401 Park in the Fenway on Oct. 26. “It was amazing,” Esther Tetreault said. “ A really good turnout all day.”…
BVNA Holds Annual Meeting at Revere Hotel
The Bay Village Neighborhood Association (BVNA) held its annual meeting on October 24 at the Revere Hotel, where members gathered for drinks and appetizers and to listen to what the organization has accomplished over the past year. BVNA President Bethany…