Month: October 2021
Happy Halloween
Back Bay, City Kick off Early Voting
Back Bay voters had the opportunity to vote early for the Nov. 2 Municipal Election over the weekend at the Copley Library and voters here can continue to vote at City Hall until Friday or utilize early voting drop boxes…
Symphony T Station to Close to Make Accessibility Improvements
The Symphony stop on the MBTA’s “E” Line is slated to close for a year and a half beginning in the summer of 2023 to make accessibility improvements to the 80-year-old station, including the addition of new elevators at all…
City Council, Activists, Community Leaders Discuss Reparations for Black Bostonians
The City Council Committee on Civil Rights held a hearing on October 26 “regarding reparations and their impact on the civil rights of Black Bostonians.” The Committee is chaired by Councilor Julia Mejia, who also sponsored this docket along with…
Several Local Democratic Committees Host At-large City Council Candidate Forum
A forum for At-Large City Council candidates was hosted by the Ward 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 19, and 20 Democratic Committees on October 19, where seven of the eight candidates attended (Althea Garrison was not in attendance). Incumbent councilors…
Halloween in the City
This Halloween promises to a bona fide treat with numerous events and activities planned for trick-or-treaters in Boston on and around All Hallows Eve. On Beacon Hill, the Liberty Hotel presents a “Child’s Play”-themed costume party for ages 21 and…
Final Decision on Mother Church Accessible Entry Remanded to BLC Subcommittee
A proposal to create an accessible entry at the the Christian Science Church’s Mother Church came before the Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) for a third time on October 26, where the Commission voted to remand the final review of the…
Mayor Janey Encourages Residents to Have a Fun and Safe Halloween
Mayor Kim Janey and the Boston Public Health Commission today released guidance on celebrating Halloween safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, urging residents to take extra precautions to keep themselves and others safe. The City offered practical tips to have a…
Parks Department Completes First Street Tree Inventory as Part of City’s Urban Forest Plan: Releases Results of Back Bay’s Tree Inventory
Earlier this year, the City of Boston launched its first ever Urban Forest Plan with the hope it will help the city prioritize, preserve, and grow the tree canopy throughout Boston for decades to come. “The Boston Urban Forest Plan…