Special to the Sun Common Cause Massachusetts board and staff announce the selection of Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune as this year’s People’s Champion of Democracy. The People’s Champion of Democracy award is given to a standout leader working…
The Verdict Is In: We Are Eating Ourselves to Death
Most Americans by now are aware that we are among the most overweight people on earth: 40 percent of us are obese and another 32 percent are overweight, which means that a total of 72 percent of Americans — that’s…
NEAA Holds Axe Throwing Fundraiser
Summer Brings Unique Programs for Local Kids
Even though the official start of spring doesn’t arrive for another nearly two weeks, it’s already time for parents to look past the current school year and begin considering summer alternatives for their children. Boston-area kids can choose from a…
Plans for 125–127 Comm. Ave. Meet With Unfavorable Response at NABB Committee Meeting
A plan to lease a property at 125-127 Commonwealth Ave. to house adults with unspecified personal challenges as they transition into permanent housing was met with a resoundingly unfavorable response from neighbors on hand for the monthly meeting of the…
Boston Voters Support Biden and Trump in Super Tuesday Primary
As was the case throughout the Commonwealth, President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump topped the ballot with Boston voters during the Super Tuesday presidential primary on Tuesday, March 5. According to the city’s unofficial election results, President Biden…
News In Brief
Meeting On Future of City’s Historic Preservation Efforts Set for March 12 at City Hall and via Zoom The city will offer ‘A Vision for Historic Preservation in Boston’ on Tuesday, March 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. at City…
Treasurer Goldberg Announces Latest Release of Unclaimed Property Listings
Special to the Sun Massachusetts State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg has announced the latest grouping of names added to the state’s list of unclaimed property owners. Over 50,000 new properties worth millions of dollars are owed to individuals and businesses…
Joint Committee on Ways and Means To Hold Budget Hearing in Gloucester
The Joint Committee on Ways and Means will hold a hearing on Governor Maura Healey’s FY2025 budget proposal, covering the topics of economic development, housing, and labor. State Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D-Gloucester) and State Senator Lydia Edwards (D-Boston) will co-chair…
Charlestown Resident Brings Unique Approach to Interior Design
For S. Christine Cavataio, every project that her interior design firm, Living Being Design, takes on is a team effort, which allows her to focus on the finer points. “I enjoy getting into the details,” said Cavataio, who added that…
Back Bay Architectural Commission to Meet March 13
The commission will hold its next public hearing virtually on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 5pm. This hearing will be held virtually and not in person. To participate, please go to our Zoom meeting link or call 301-715-8592 and enter…
Beacon Hill Village and Cindy Sullivan Fitness Team Up To Offer 7th Annual “Spring Into Action” Senior Fitness Week
Special to the Sun Spring is almost here, and so is Senior Fitness Week, “Spring Into Action!” Each year, Beacon Hill Village (BHV) and Cindy Sullivan of Cindy Sullivan Fitness partner to offer a full week of Senior Fitness classes…