D-4 Police News In through the outdoor On Monday, June 7, at approximately 9:13 a.m., officers responded to a radio call for a reported breaking and entering at Lululemon Athletica at 337 Newbury St. On arrival, police spoke to the…
Guest Op-Ed: Fun in the Parks… In the Winter
As we head into the heart of winter, many Bostonians tend to stay inside, choosing to stay warm and dry rather than bundle up and face the cold. Yet even while our public green spaces are blanketed in white, winter…
What Would Dr. Martin Luther King Think?
When one considers that it has been almost 51 years since Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated, it is easy to understand why so many of our fellow Americans today have so little understanding of who he was and what…
EBNA Winter Social
Collapsible Trash Bins May Solve Issues Throughout the Downtown Areas
When living in a dense, urban neighborhood like the South End, Back Bay, Fenway or Beacon Hill, the question once a week is always what to do with the huge, dad-blamed trash bins. Not having the luxury of a backyard…
Race for District 8 City Council Underway; 2 New Candidates so Far
v The race for District 8 City Council is on, with two candidates running against incumbent Councilor Josh Zakim, who has held the office since 2014. Kristen Mobilia, who ran against Zakim in the 2017 election, and political newcomer Hélène…
Autonomous Car Testing Could Come to the South End
The Aptiv company now testing autonomous cars in South Boston’s Flynn Marine Park might soon move that testing ground to the South End, and one Southender took a ride recently to get a feel for what the new technology is…
News Briefs
STATE OF THE CITY Mayor Martin Walsh announced that he will deliver his annual State of the City address at Symphony Hall on Jan. 15. The mayor has been mum on what he will talk about or about any new…
District D-4 Sees 1-Percent Drop in Part One Crime for ‘18
District D-4 saw a 1-pecent decrease in violent and property crimes in 2018, compared with the previous year. According to Boston Police, 3,584 incidents of Part One crime were reported between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31 in the district, which…
Roof Decks, Stair for Rear of 45 West Newton St Not Approved at South End Landmarks
Roof decks proved to be a sticking point once more at the South End Landmark District hearing on Jan. 2. John Meunier and Jim Flanagan, both 30-year South End residents came before the Commission to reconfigure the existing rear dormer…
ColSo New Members Show 2019 Set to Begin Jan 10
The Copley Society of Art is proud to present its New Members Show, an exhibition in the Upper Gallery that features the 21 new members accepted into the gallery in 2018. Selected by the Membership Committee of the Copley Society…
Subcommittee Meets to Discuss Glass Details for 256-260 Newbury St
After an advisory review and a contentious hearing in front of the full Commission, a subcommittee was formed to further discuss the proposal for 256-260 Newbury St. At the Dec. 12 Back Bay Architectural Commission hearing, Meyer and Meyer Project…