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Big Plans for Power Station: Jeff Gates Takes Helm on New Luxury Venue: Neighbors Burnt in the past Voice Skepticism
Long-time South End restaurateur Jeff Gates pitched a new plan for the massive renovation of the Power Station at SoWa into a luxury event venue to a skeptical group of neighbors on Tuesday night – many of whom had been…
Learning Remotely Together: USES Hosts Students in Learning Pods
Figuring out how to do schooling this year is next to impossible with most students under the heavy hand of an all-remote learning plan due to the COVID-19 school building closures, but getting out of the remote rut has come…
SELDC Approves 541 Mass. Ave. Addition for Height, Landscaping, Setback, and Massing
The South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) met virtually on December 1, where Commissioners heard a proposal for the Woods Mullen Shelter and Services at 794 Mass Ave. to demolish a section of the five story building and erect a…
WSANA Hosts Mayoral Candidate and Councilor Andrea Campbell
The Worcester Square Area Neighborhood Association (WSANA) hosted mayoral candidate and District 4 Councilor Andrea Campbell at their meeting last week, Nov. 24, for a lengthy question and answer session. The neighborhood has historically had support for Mayor Martin Walsh,…
Back Bay Area See Drop in COVID Cases
After experiencing a 25 percent increase two weeks ago, the positive test rate in Back Bay and surrounding neighborhoods decreased by nearly 60 percent last week according to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) on…
Walsh Discusses COVID-19, Announces That City Received AAA Bond Rating for Seventh Consecutive Year
Mayor Marty Walsh held a press conference on Tuesday to discuss updates on coronavirus as well as talk about resources that are available to residents. Walsh said that as of Tuesday, Boston had 407 new cases of COVID-19. No new…
School Committee Apologizes for Inaction on Anti-Asian Remarks, But Calls for More Tolerance
The Boston School Committee took the first hour of its meeting on Nov. 18 to apologize for remarks made by its former Chair Michael Loconto that were termed offensive to Asians, but that time of reflection also had a strong…
Outdoor Seating on Private Property Extended, Public Space Program Ends
Mayor Martin Walsh reminded owners that outdoor dining on private property was extended indefinitely without the need for further permits. However, the city’s “Public Space” program expired Tuesday. Restaurant owners in the Back Bay trying to increase business by providing…
BLC Approves Comm. Ave. Mall Bench; Landscaping Plan for Arlington St. Church
The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) met virtually on November 24, where Commissioners approved a new bench for the Commonwealth Avenue Mall as well as a landscape plan for the Boylston Street elevation of the Arlington Street Church. The Commission also…
Boston Police Stop ‘Sovereign Citizen’ Terror Plot at Ruggles on Thanksgiving
A Dorchester man was arrested on Thanksgiving and charged with illegally carrying a loaded pistol. The defendant, who allegedly purchased a firearm and body armor, and material that could be used to assemble explosives, adheres to the anti-government/anti-authority sovereign citizen…