For Dr. William ‘Smitty’ Smith and Southender Rekha Purwaha, race amity in today’s climate is an idea whose time has come, and a very close examination of that time will debut at 9 p.m. tonight, April 12, on WGBH –…
Month: April 2018
News Briefs
REGISTRATION ACCESS BILL PASSES The Boston City Council on Wednesday, April 11, unanimously passed an ordinance authored by District 8 Councilor Josh Zakim that expands availability and reduces barriers for residents to register to vote. Once, enacted, it will increase…
New Board, New President Coming to the ACNA
The Audubon Circle Neighborhood Association (ACNA) will be shacking up with new board members and a new president coming soon. The board was elected at the ACNA annual meeting on Thursday, March 29, at Ruggles Baptist Church. The new president…
Residents Look for Funds to Update Bay Village Park
After years of wear and tear at the Bay Village Park at the corners of Charles Street South, Melrose and Fayette streets, residents are looking for a source of funding to spruce up this hidden gem in the heart of…
Two Massachusetts Moms say No to College Debt for Kids
Last summer two friends were chatting about how expensive college tuition is these days and the impending mounds of debt their collective six kids were most likely going to be faced with. The conversation continued and one of the moms…
Marathon Daffodils Returns for Fifth Year with Thousands of Flowers Along the Route
The Marathon Daffodils project will return for its fifth year of growing and delivering thousands of daffodils throughout Boston and along the Boston Marathon route. Charlestown’s Diane Valle envisioned Marathon Daffodils as tribute to Boston Strong five years ago and…
Residents Concerned Over Initial Plans of the Proposed Kenmore Square Hotels
The building boom in the city has touched every corner of Boston, but Kenmore Square, which has largely been left out is now seeing plans for two new hotels that will transform the area. The Boston Planning and Development Agency…
After 103 Years, Morse Fish to Close in the Next Few Months
A ‘For Lease’ sign has been placed in the window of the Morse Fish Co. on Washington Street in the South End, and owners inside indicated that the long-time seafood market and restaurant will be closing in the next few…
City of Boston Traffic and Parking Advisory Boston Marathon, Patriot’s Day Parade
The Boston Marathon and the City of Boston’s Patriot’s Day Parade will be held on Monday, April 16. The BAA 5K and the Invitational Mile will be held on Saturday, April 14. These events will result in street closures and…
Police Briefs 04-12-2018
D-4 POLICE NEWS April fool On Monday, April 1, at about 12:50 a.m., police responded to a radio call for an assault and battery and to investigate a person at the Machine nightclub at 1254 Boylston St. Upon arrival, officers…