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Guide to Schools In and Around Boston
Boston area offers wide range of school offerings for kids of all ages A new academic year is just getting underway, but it’s already time for parents and guardians to begin thinking about options for next year, and with the…
City to Implement Mobile Bathrooms, Possible Crew to Remove Excrement from Private Property
Relief is about to come on wheels, or so City officials announced this week when they told members of the Worcester Square Area Neighborhood Association (WSANA) they would be introducing mobile bathroom units to areas where public defecation and human…
BTD Offers Virtual Open House for Tremont St. Redesign
The Boston Transportation Department (BTD) has published a virtual open house for the public to learn about the Tremont St. redesign project and provide their feedback. A link to the virtual open house is available on the Tremont Street Design…
Permanent Bike Lanes? Some Applaud Decision, Others Question Transparency of Process Surrounding it
The city’s decision on Tuesday, Sept. 15, to transform the temporary bike lanes around the Boston Common and the Pubic Garden into permanent infrastructure was met with a largely positive response from elected officials and community leaders, but the process…
ZBA Approves Tea Shop at 215 Newbury St.
The Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) on Tuesday afternoon approved the renovation of the existing store on the first floor of 215 Newbury St. to a tea shop. Attorney Timothy Fraser said that the space was previously used as a…
South End Resident Runs Marathon Around Charles River to Raise Funds to Support Samaritans
Long time South End resident Doug Murphy ran his first ever marathon back in April to support non-profit organization Samaritans, which supports suicide prevention. Murphy explained on his GoFundMe page that Samaritans is an important organization to him because his…
Last Call: Neighborhood Elected Officials Make Final Push for Census Participation
With Wednesday, Sept. 30 – the deadline to respond to Census 2020 – less than a week away, neighborhood elected officials are making one last plea for the city’s residents to participate and be counted. “People are living here, and…
NABB Celebrates 65th Anniversary with Virtual Annual Meeting
The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay (NABB) held its first ever virtual annual meeting on September 16, where the organization also celebrated its 65th anniversary. The meeting consisted of remarks by NABB’s current chair, Martyn Roetter, a video outlining…
Michelle Wu Holds Events Following Her Mayoral Campaign Announcement
Days after announcing her candidacy for mayor, City Councilor Michelle Wu held events in communities around Boston where she discussed issues with constituents. If elected, Wu would be the first Boston mayor with small children in about 30 years. “Being…
Common Master Plan Recommends Frog Pond and Vic Improvements, Creation of New Dog Park
Recent recommendations to come out of the Boston Common Master Plan include improving the Frog Pond and Visitor Information Center areas, as well as creating a new fenced-in dog park near the athletic area. “The Frog Pond area is ripe…