Hittin’ the Pavement On Tuesday, Nov. 12, at about 6:33 a.m., police responded to Pavement Coffeehouse at 44 Gainsborough St. for an attempted breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers observed what appeared to be evidence that someone had attempted to…
Month: November 2019
Food for Thought
For decades public health officials and the medical profession have warned Americans that our unhealthy eating habits have contributed to an epidemic of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, among other ill-effects, in our country. The irony of 21st century…
Guest Op-Ed: Hands Free at Last
By Sen. William Browsberger On Monday, House and Senate conferees filed their report on the hands-free cell phone safety bill. The bill is virtually certain to be approved by both branches and to become law shortly. The new hands-free rules will take…
BBAC Discusses Sandwich Board Guidelines with Hopeful Vote Set for Dec. 11
The Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) Signage Subcommittee met for its monthly meeting on Nov. 7, to continue the discussion on updating the signage guidelines, with a particular focus on what to do about sandwich boards on Newbury Street. A…
Developer Now Plans Rental Units for 1252-1270 Boylston St.
In response to feedback from the city and Fenway community, a London real estate developer intends to build rental housing at 1252-1270 Boylston St., instead of an independent student dormitory as was originally proposed for the site in April. Scape,…
Councilor-Elect Bok Prepared to Tackle District 8 Issues
Boston City Councilor-elect Kenzie Bok celebrated her victory over Jennifer Nassour in last week’s election and said she’s now ready to get to work. Bok finished the race with 70 percent of the vote in District 8, winning every precinct…
Activists, Families Hope D-4 Jail Overdose Deaths Will Prompt Change in Department Policies
One grieving mother and recovery specialists from around Boston are hoping that shining a light on the overdose deaths of three young men while in custody at the South End D-4 police station will help to change policies around the…
Business Community Unites Under South End Business Forum
The South End Forum has been so successful in uniting the various neighborhood associations over the past 15 years that the business community is now following suit in a partnership that has established the South End Business Forum. Since last…
News Briefs
South End/Bay Village Fall Clean Up The Annual South End and Bay Village Love Your Block Fall Clean Up is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 16. All groups who would like to participate must register by sending an email to [email protected].…
BCA Promotes Flex Studio Plan, But Artist Say It’s an Eviction Plan
Some 46 years ago when David Addison Small was convinced, or rather begged, to locate his studio at 551 Tremont St., it was a dicey proposition. The South End then was not the South End of today, and just walking…