By Seth Daniel As the New England Patriots get ready to host their first playoff game in Foxboro, one might think it’s the success of the city’s football team that makes Boston the best sports city in America. But according…
Mayor’s Office Hopes to Create Something Special on Long Island for Recovery:Replacement of Bridge Could Take Several Years
By Seth Daniel The City’s administration is currently beginning to think about what a recovery campus on Long Island would look like, as the permitting and fighting over the Long Island Bridge replacement begins to start. In the wake of…
CSNA Elects New Leaders with Goals of Improving Transportation
By Beth Treffeisen The Chester Square Area Neighborhood Association (CSNA) gathered on Wednesday, Jan. 3, to elect new officers and share in a potluck dinner. The election was quick, with Carol Blair continuing her role as president and Michael Rodriguez…
Private Sewer Owners Ready to Meet with BWSC for Relief
By Seth Daniel It’s uncomfortable to have to collect five or 10 bucks from one’s neighbors to cover gas for the community snowblower or the neighborhood block party, but it’s downright wrong to have to try to hit up neighbors…
South End Very Close to Getting a Seat at the Airport Table
By Seth Daniel The South End is one step closer to joining East Boston and South Boston with a permanent seat at the Logan Airport table. State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz reported that his bill to give the South End a…
Police Briefs 01-11-2018
D-4 POLICE NEWS Unwanted asparagus On Tuesday, Jan. 2, at about 1:15 p.m., police responded to a radio call for a reported threat at Boomerangs thrift store at 1407 Washington St. Upon arrival, the officer met with the owners, who…
Local Column: Compassion, Dignity and Hope in Boston
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh Too many of us are tied to the opioid crisis, whether we are struggling ourselves, or we see and experience the struggle right alongside our coworkers, friends, and family. This is an epidemic and no…
It Was Bound to Happen
A number of months ago we predicted in this column that the Trump administration would move to destroy the nascent legal marijuana industry, even though Trump himself had said during his campaign that he would not seek to do so…
Bring it On, Ol’ Man Winter
These past two weeks have brought the worst winter weather imaginable — coastal flooding, record cold, and a blizzard — but we’ve survived it all and made it out to the other side, as moderating temperatures, perhaps even reaching the…
Sweater Soiree
The first-ever Sexy Sweater Soiree by Washington Gateway Main Street brought out a large crowd of people last Wednesday, Dec. 20 – some sweatered up and others donning casual holiday attire. Here, WGMS Director Andrew Malloy, Garrick Durst and Kristin…
Mayor Walsh Sworn in to Serve Second Term:Promises to Re-Open Long Island Bridge
By Beth Treffeisen On New Year’s Day morning, Mayor Martin Walsh took his oath of office and was sworn in to his second term as the 54th mayor of Boston in front of a large crowd filled with residents, supporters,…
Boston Ballet to Present Two Works in February at South End Headquarters
The Boston Ballet announced this week they will have two Black Box style programs in February at their South End headquarters. On Feb. 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m., audiences will get an exclusive preview of the Parts In Suite…