CORRECTION In a recent story in the Boston Sun, it was reported that a new study about cocaine usage was being conducted by a doctor and team at the Grayken Center in Boston Medical Center. However, a doctor with Boston…
Related Beal Reduces Units at Quinzani’s Project, to go before BPDA
By Seth Daniel Related Beal is returning to the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) today, Nov. 16, to request a reduction of units to their proposed residential building at the former Quinzani’s Bakery site on Harrison Avenue. Related will…
Residents Voice their Concerns Over the Potential Increase of Concerts at Fenway Park
By Beth Treffeisen Over the summer, Fenway Park is a hopping place with Red Sox baseball games, fun events, and concerts. But, what can be fun for those visiting the historic ballpark can cause some unwanted activity and annoyance to…
Plans are in the Works to Change the Name of Yawkey Way
By Beth Treffeisen As part of a way to address the history of intolerance at Fenway Park, the team principal owner John Henry is working on renaming Yawkey Way. At a Fenway Red Sox Boston neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, Nov.…
Alexandra Hotel Developer says Building is Fragile, Height a Problem
By Seth Daniel Alexandra Hotel developer Eric Hoagland appeared before the South End Forum on Tuesday night, Nov. 14, and appeared resolved to continue on with the process, but stressed that there are some serious challenges. One of the key…
Emerson College Plans to Renovate 171 Tremont St.
By Beth Treffeisen After plans to convert the five-story building at 171 Tremont St. to a 13-story residential luxury condominium tower failed to come to fruition, the developers Panoramic Properties decided to sell the project site to Emerson College on…
Esplanade Association Welcomes New Executive Director
By Beth Treffeisen The Esplanade Association announced the selection of Michael J. Nichols, of Boston, as the organizations new executive director. Nichols an experienced public servant, attorney, and non-profit professional will begin at the Esplanade Association on Nov. 29. “I’m…
South End Authors Book Festival a Time to Meet Authors, Give Input
By Seth Daniel There’s nothing like going to the source for one’s literary pursuits, a book lovers and authors from the South End and beyond will have just that opportunity this weekend, on Nov. 18, with the third annual South…
NABB Licensing Use Committee Reviews Two Matters
By Dan Murphy The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay Licensing Use Committee reviewed two matters during its meeting at the Lenox Hotel on Monday, Nov. 6. Michael Serpa, chef and partner at Select Oyster Bar at 50 Gloucester St.,…
Police Briefs 11-16-2017
Back Bay – Kenmore/Fenway – South End Police Log Nov. 6 1 Trotter Ct — Assault Simple – Battery 650 Harrison Ave — Verbal Dispute 75 Peterborough St — Larceny Theft From Building 476 Massachusetts Ave — Towed Motor Vehicle…
Coffee and a Cringe
The coffee you can get today in the neighborhood is a far cry from what used to be. There are so many choices, so many blends and styles, and a virtual spelling test of additives to greet you once you’ve…
Going Off the Rails at Back Bay?
By Ken Kruckemeyer, Mel King and Ann Hershfang The Boston Planning and Development Authority (BPDA) will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, Nov. 16, to vote on the proposed Back Bay/South End Gateway project by Boston Properties LP. Their project…