By Beth Treffeisen Following the recent election of Donald Trump as the President of the United States and his recent threats to the nation’s immigrant communities, Boston officials have come out in continued support of protecting immigrants from deportation. Boston…
Month: November 2016
Election Was No Surprise When Looking at Shrugs and Smiles
By Seth Daniel When jaws dropped last Tuesday night and Wednesday morning as the national election returns began to favor President-elect Donald Trump, one apolitical political predictor had a very big “told you so” moment. Boston area businessman and political…
Officials, Residents Wrestle with Intrusive Shadows
By Beth Treffeisen The proposed redevelopment of the deteriorated Winthrop Square Garage might go as high as 775 feet, and may cast a shadow as far as a third of a mile away onto the Boston Common, the Public Garden,…
Capuano Counsels Democratic Voters after Trump, Republican Victories
By Seth Daniel After a shocking Election Day result that included not only a win by President Elect Donald Trump, but also a Republican sweep through the U.S. Congress and many state legislatures, Congressman Michael Capuano has been out on…
Harrison Albany Block Reduces Units, Makes Garage Smaller in Another Revamp
By Seth Daniel In yet another revamp, the Harrison Albany Block project has proposed reducing the number of units from 687 to 650, to bring down some heights and to make the parking garage smaller. The news came at a…
Statue, Vibrancy Planned for Tremont’s Frederick Douglass District
By Seth Daniel The heart of the Frederick Douglass District in the South End on Tremont Street and Camden Streets was once a vibrant business community with a healthy middle class and a great appreciation for the history of African…
Light Boston Turns 20
By Dan Murphy Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, Light Boston seeks to illuminate architectural landmarks and other notable locations by championing for appropriate exterior lighting to enhance the city’s nighttime social vitality, aesthetics and public safety. The origins of the…
Police Briefs 11-17-2016
BACK BAY-KENMORE/FENWAY- SOUTH END POLICE LOG Nov. 7 650 Harrison Ave. – Property – Found 26 East Brookline St. – Sick/Injured/Medical – Person 393 Massachusetts Ave. – Robbery – Street 447 Shawmut Ave. – Sick/Injured/Medical – Person 72 Kilmarnock St.…
Friendly Faces Yield to Transponders and Kiosks
By Phineas J. Stone In another blow to human interaction, the toll takers at the various stops and starts throughout Boston have passed into the past – and with little to no fanfare. Most have applauded the change and prefer…
Why Were the Presidential Polls Wrong?
By Dr. Gary Welton The election-night coverage of the 2016 vote began with images of the Clinton campaign team gathering in the Javits Center—under the symbolic glass ceiling. Hillary Clinton supporters were enthusiastic, upbeat, and expectant. The polls gave them…