Rescue is an attentive service dog. The 6-year-old, black Labrador devotedly walks beside his partner, Jessica, helping her fetch the telephone, open the refrigerator door, and steady her balance. When Jessica, a double-leg amputee, does not need Rescue’s assistance, he…
News Briefs
AIRBNB TAKES ON MICHELLE WU An anti-regulation campaign for the short-term rental business in Boston came up short after it sent out an e-mail urging residents to spam At-Large City Councilor Michelle Wu’s inbox with opposition against suggested new regulations.…
Old Dover Hears from National Development on Beer Garden
Members of the Old Dover Neighborhood Association heard from National Development’s Ted Tye on Tuesday night regarding the brewery concept that surprised many in the neighborhood when it was unveiled in the press last week. Being an alcohol license and…
Charles River Watershed Association Competes for National Environmental Grant
The Charles River Watershed Association is one of only three environmental organizations across the country selected to participate in a $15,000 challenge grant competition for excellence in protecting and nurturing the urban environment. The contest, sponsored by JetBlue for Good’s…
BBAC Denies New Bike Racks
As biking becomes a bigger source of transportation across the City of Boston, the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) is trying to make it a little easier for bicyclers to store their bikes while out and about. But at a Back…
Councilor Looks at Fees to Tackle Vacant Storefronts and Apartments
Plaguing the commercial and residential districts throughout the city, empty storefronts and vacant apartments are making it seem that Boston is experiencing market failure, despite the strong economy, real estate values and low unemployment rate. In an effort to reverse…
Eight Streets Cracking Down on Graffiti, Water to Watson
The Eight Streets Neighborhood Association met on Tuesday, April 10, with an eye on cracking down on graffiti in the neighborhood. Eight Streets President Michael Almond and member Gail Suyemoto led the group on a discussion about graffiti and how…
Pierce Boston Sales in Fenway Moving Briskly as Project Continues
As the Pierce Boston tower presides in a new way over the Fenway, sales within the residential project also continue to grow. The project was completed and opened on March 1. Some of the first sales of condos hit the…
Police Briefs 04-19-2018
D-4 POLICE NEWS Unwanted guest On Monday, April 9, at about 11 p.m., police responded to 24 Clearway St. for a possible domestic violence incident. On arrival, officers met with the caller who said she called 911 after hearing what…
Keeping Up with Appearances
I had a friend once in the trades who was always big on never looking the same for more than a little while. I wouldn’t say he was big into disguises or something like that, but he just always had…
Red Line/Blue Line Connector
The hiring of VHB Engineering to begin a three-month study on the feasibility of the Red Line/Blue Line Connector certainly comes as good news to residents who depend on public transportation to commute to their jobs and homes on a…
Is April the New January?
When the meteorologists had compiled their weather statistics for the months of February and March, they informed us that for the second straight year, February actually was warmer than March. This pronouncement led the pundits to ponder whether, “March is…