New Supt. of Schools Brenda Cassellius was greeted in the South End by a standing-room-only crowd at St. Stephens Youth Programs on Shawmut Avenue Tuesday evening. The superintendent was hosted by St. Stephens and the Boston Education Justice Alliance, and…
Month: September 2019
District 4 Sees 7-percent Drop in Part One Crime from Last Year
Between Jan. 1 and Sept. 15, District 4 saw a 7-percent drop in violent and property crime, compared to the same timeframe last year. According to Boston Police, 2,287 incidents of Part One crime were reported to date in 2019…
For the Record
From the Sept. 17 Zoning Board hearing, City Hall: GCOD •6 Melrose St., Bay Village. Applicant: Lee Harvey Purpose: Full removal and replacement of interior finishes. Restoration of windows. All new HVAC, plumbing and electrical. Design & install of groundwater…
Enjoy the Fall Season
Despite the exceptionally wonderful and warm early-fall weather we have been enjoying recently, the calendar does not lie — and the fall season squarely is upon us. For many New Englanders, autumn is our favorite time of year. Even the…
Letter to the Editor
A Forgotten people Dear Editor I have written a few times, concerning Senior housing in the City of Boston. Simply because, there isn’t any! Beacon Hill has ignored the folks who have worked all their lives and contributed to the…
Guest Op-ed: Why We All Need Improved Medicare for All Now
By Maria Termini Plain and simple we need Improved Medicare for All now to make sure everyone has the healthcare they need. Currently many people cannot get the healthcare they need. They can’t afford healthcare and they suffer and die…
Guide to Private Schools Special Section
PRESCHOOL Beacon Hill Nursery School 74 Joy Street Boston, MA 02114 617-227-0822 www.bhns.net Beacon Hill Nursery School was founded in 1955 and has been a vital part of the downtown community since its inception with a consistent commitment to high…
Collapsible trash bins a hit during East Brookline pilot program
Neighbors on East Brookline Street logged very positive reviews of the collapsible trash bin pilot that has been ongoing since Aug. 6.In a presentation at the South End Forum on Tuesday, Dan Revello of East Brookline Street reported that they…