It seems all big plans involving the South End lately must come out of the blue. That’s what happened this week as the state Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) moved fast and quietly to work up a plan…
News Briefs
CORRECTION In the Feb. 22 edition of the Boston Sun, the story titled, “Rats Rule the Day: BBAC Allows Changes to Stem Rat Infestation in Back Alleyway” incorrectly stated that the application for 288 Commonwealth Ave., was approved entirely, but…
Castle Square Tenants Organization Receives Grant to Expand Tech Program
Computers have become an essential in today’s modern world, but many in Boston don’t have the means to access them in their homes or even repair the expensive technology needed to connect online. One grant given by the City will…
Melnea Cass Boulevard Reconstruction Proceeding into the Design Phase
A completely re-designed Melnea Cass Boulevard is progressing past the 25-percent design stage, and City officials this week said it could be advertised for construction as early as October. The $25 million project was a need without a funding source…
Back Bay Residents Petition for On-Site Affordable Housing at 1000 Boylston St
Known for its brownstone buildings and high-end shopping stores, the Back Bay tends to cater to a wealthier clientele. But residents of the community want to help stem the high-ticket prices of residential units in the area by creating more…
‘Mardi Gras Indians’ Exhibition is Coming to Adelson Galleries Boston
Hung up the walls, one tradition is captured in two different formats – pictures and paintings. The pictures show stark detail of the costumes and movements of Black Indians during Super Sunday in New Orleans, when the paintings take the…
Police Briefs 03-01-2018
D-4 POLICE NEWS Hats off On Friday, Feb. 22, at about 9:59 a.m., police responded to a radio call for a person with a knife at CVS Pharmacy at 874 Harrison Ave. A dispatcher informed officers that a caller had…
Watching the Age of Innovation on a Seated Walker
Every month or so now there’s a five-column Boston Globe headline about some new innovative company landing in the Seaport or some other trendy hot spot in the region. It’s exciting names like Amazon, or Reebok or Bose – all…
NABB Hosts Valentine’s Day Wine Tasting
Room And Board Manager John Hotz and Design Associate Jenny Boyce, with State Sen. Will Brownsberger, NABB Wine Committee Chair Charlotte DeWitt and NABB President Martyn Roetter on the balcony of Room and Board furniture store. The store was the…
Princess Tea Party at the Taj
FROM ONE PRINCESS TO ANOTHER: Viniah Felix (10) chatting with Belle (Megan Owens) during Princess Tea at the Taj last Saturday afternoon, Feb. 17. The event was a perfect way to kick off School Vacation Week for the younger set…
Residents Still Concerned Over Traffic Impacts of Exchange South End
As development projects continue to pop up along the Harrison Avenue corridor in the South End, residents concerns continue to grow on how the traffic will continue to increase in the area. New construction already causes major delays during rush…
Boston Announces Results of Back Bay Parking Pilot Program to Mixed Results
Finding street parking in the city can be difficult if not frustrating at times for those who drive in the city. Often times, drivers can circle around blocks for what seems like forever, before finally nailing down a spot. Last…