An out-of-town residential development team has purchased the building housing Foodie’s Market from M. Hernandez-Santibanez for $10 million, but the owner of Foodie’s said he doesn’t plan on going anywhere in the near term. Developers John Lubitz, of Cohasset; Mark…
Month: April 2019
Mayor Walsh Announces FY20 Transportation Investments
Mayor Martin Walsh announced on April 5 his plans for transportation investment for the fiscal year 2020, with an emphasis on safety, reliability, and accessibility. Investments include bike lanes, sidewalks, and the management of parking meters. The City of Boston…
Boston Marathon
Road Closures The Boston Marathon and Patriot’s Day Parade will be held on Monday, April 15. The BAA 5K and the Invitational Mile will be held on Saturday, April 13. Street closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in…
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Holy Week Schedule Palm Sunday, April 14 •Mass in English, 8 a.m. •Mass in Spanish, 9:30 a.m. •Solemn Mass with Blessing of Palms/Blessing of the Runners, 11:30 a.m. (with Cardinal Sean O’Malley). Tuesday, April 16 •Chrism Mass, 11 a.m. (with…
Applicant Proposes to Open Recreational Marijuana Dispensary at Little Steve’s Pizzeria Site
The applicant behind opening a proposed recreational marijuana dispensary in the present location of Little Steve’s Pizzeria unveiled its plans during a community meeting Tuesday at the Hilton Boston Back Bay. Todd Finard, a Greater Boston area native and CEO…
Applicant Outlines Plans to Open Boylston Street Recreational Dispensary
The applicant proposing to open a recreational marijuana dispensary in the heart of the Back Bay outlined their plans during a public meeting sponsored by the city Monday night at the Copley Branch of the Boston Public Library. Michael Dundas,…
A Rosy Green and White Ball Blossoms at the Four Seasons
As the weather warms and buds begin to bloom, the Friends of the Public Garden prepares for its signature springtime gala, the Green and White Ball, to be held on Friday, April 26, at Four Seasons Hotel Boston. The Green…
BAA Foundation Kicks off New Campaign with $1M Towards Health and Wellness
The Boston Arts Academy held an event hosted by Mayor Walsh on April 4 to officially launch its “Building Our Future” campaign, which hopes to raise $30 million in five years to support the public arts high school. At the…
News Briefs
SOWA Market Returns May 5 The SoWa Open Market, on 460-540 Harrison Ave., will kick-off its 16th season on Sunday, May 5. Every Sunday, from May through October, more than 175 makers and thousands of visitors converge in SoWa, amidst…
Trash Contract Is up for Review, City Said to Be Mulling a Change
The City of Boston’s Public Works Department (PWD) is in the midst of re-evaluating a new five-year trash pickup contract – set to make a decision between two major contractors in the next week or so. The City said right…