Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday, tracing its roots back almost 400 years to the Pilgrims, long before there was even a thought of a United States of America. Thanksgiving is the ultimate family-centered holiday. It has no religious meaning,…
Month: November 2020
Enjoy the Holiday Safely
We would be remiss if we did not remind our readers to enjoy the holiday weekend, but to do so safely. The pandemic is spreading like widlfire across our nation, shattering previous records of infection on a daily basis and requiring all…
Nonprofit Fresh Truck in South End on Fridays
Fresh Truck Program Coordinator Stephen James was motivated to help families take on personal challenges with the philosophy of starting each day with proper food access to live a healthy lifestyle. In the South End James helps the Fresh Truck,…
Councilors Bok, O’Malley, and Wu Join Community to Protest Proposed Green Line Cuts
Earlier this week the MBTA laid out its plan to cut service on the Green Line, a move that was publicly rebuked by City Councilors Kenzie Bok, Matt O’Malley, Michelle Wu and the community Wednesday during a rally at the…
MBTA Proposes Service Changes Following Decreased Ridership Due to COVID-19
As part of its “Forging Ahead” program in response to ridership changes, the MBTA announced on November 9 several proposed changes to service, and is looking for feedback from riders. MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak said at the MBTA Fiscal…
Stores at the Front: Everything is on the Table With Unused Commercial Buildings
As more and more companies decide they don’t need office space in the Back Bay or downtown areas, several City and neighborhood leaders are warning of an impending commercial real estate crisis – particularly in the Back Bay. With that…
BFSNA Virtually Holds Wide-Ranging General Meeting
The Blackstone/Franklin Square Neighborhood Association met virtually for a wide-ranging general meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 17, that included news that the group had received special recognition from the Boston Police Department; an update on the intended demolition of the Villa…
Walsh Announces City Will Publicize New COVID Metrics
Mayor Martin Walsh and his administration announced on November 17 that they would be releasing more COVID-19 metrics to the public moving forward, as well as adjusting the metric on positivity rate. Walsh said that in Boston as of Monday,…
NABB’s Virtual Holiday Program Coming Dec. 16
Join the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay Special Events for a virtual holiday program called “Christmas Traditions in Boston” on Wednesday, Dec 16, at 7 p.m. The featured speaker will be noted historian Anthony Sammarco, who is the author…
Alleged Back Bay Bank Robber Had Gotten COVID Release for Bank Robbery
When Steve Williams was arrested last Friday, Nov. 13, for allegedly robbing the Santander Bank on Boylston Street, he was supposed to still be in jail for robbing two banks in 2016 – had it not been for a compassionate…