By Glenn Mollette The missionaries consisting of sixteen Americans and one Canadian kidnapped by the Haitian “400 Mawozo” gang October 16, is extremely scary. The gang has threatened to kill the humanitarian Christians if a million dollar per person ransom…
Month: November 2021
Annual Veterans Day Parade
Fenway CDC Holds Grab-and-Go Event on Burbank Street
Pie in the Sky Fundraiser Aims to Raise More than $750,000 This Thanksgiving
Community Servings is gearing up for its 29th annual Pie in the Sky fundraiser, which raises money for the organization to make and serve meals to chronically ill people across the state. “Community Servings has been feeding critically ill residents…
Leaders Optimistic About City’s Future Following November 2 Election
With the historic election on Nov. 2 ushering in a new era for Boston, some leaders are now looking optimistically to the city’s future under new leadership. “It was a great victory for Michelle Wu, who I think will do…
Volunteer Day Set for Nov. 18 on the Esplanade
Interested parties are being sought for #OptOutside Community Volunteer Day on the Esplanade on Thursday, Nov. 18, from 9 to 11 a.m. A partnership between REI Co-op and the Esplanade Association, the Volunteer Day will involve cleaning up and removing…
ZBA Approves 71 Compact Living Units; Four Story Addition at 595-603 Newbury St.
The Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) on Tuesday approved 71 compact living units and a four story addition on top of the existing three story building at 595-603 Newbury St. The application also includes a change of use from commercial…
SELDC Provides More Feedback for Proposed Building at 85 W. Newton St.
The South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) heard a second advisory review for the new four story building proposed for 85 W. Newton St., which will be occupied by Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción (IBA) as the Villa Victoria Center for…
BBAC Approves Mechanical Equipment for 149 Newbury St.
A subcommittee of the Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) met virtually on October 28 to discuss the final design of the mechanical equipment for the proposed five story retail and office building to be built on the existing parking lot…
Mayor-Elect Michelle Wu Swearing-In Set for Boston City Hall Council Chamber
Mayor-elect Michelle Wu’s swearing-in ceremony will be held at noon on Tuesday, November 16 in the Boston City Hall Council Chamber. “Given the shortened transition and the urgent challenges facing Boston, we’re getting right to work on November 16th,” said…