Month: December 2021
Pour House Could Reopen by January
The Pour House could reopen at its former home of 34 years at 907 Boylston St. under new management “hopefully within the month of January,” representatives for the applicant told the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay License and Building…
First Suffolk & Middlesex Primary Set for Tuesday, December 14
On Tuesday, December 14 voters will head to the polls during the First Suffolk & Middlesex Special Election Primary and cast their ballots for state senator. The election to fill the seat vacated by Joseph Boncore will take place in…
Fenway Residents Come Out for 55 Bus Meeting
A community meeting regarding the 55 bus in the Fenway neighborhood was held on December 7, where about 85 people came to listen to updates and share their opinions on the bus. City Councilor Kenzie Bok kicked off the meeting…
Back Bay and Surrounding Area’s COVID Cases Decrease
Just as expected and like health officials warned, the city’s weekly COVID positive test rate exploded last week with the majority of new cases most likely traced back to the Thanksgiving Holiday where many gathered indoors maskless with friends and…
Mayor Wu Announces COVID-19 Advisory Committee
Mayor Michelle Wu on Monday announced the formation of a COVID-19 Advisory Committee, which is comprised of a group of 17 individuals with various backgrounds. The Committee is chaired by Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, Executive Director of the Boston Public Health…
Vaccination Clinic Comes to USES Headquarters in South End
In partnership with Boston Community Pediatrics, United South End Settlements (USES) held a vaccination clinic on Wednesday, Dec. 1, at its South End headquarters. “We’re all about providing access and opportunity to families and children,” said USES Co-Executive Director José…
SEDLC Denies Without Prejudice ‘Demountable Structure’ at Atelier 505
The South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) on December 7 discussed a proposal for a “demountable structure” on the plaza for the the Atelier 505 building at 505 Tremont St. This proposal has been discussed several times before, but this…
Audubon Applauds Agreement to Make Significant Investments in Nature and Climate with ARPA Plan
Special to the Sun As the major $4 billion American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) spending bill moves toward final passage and Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker’s desk for approval, Mass Audubon leaders, who have been lobbying vigorously for investments in climate…
Charlie Baker Will Be Missed
There has been a lot of speculation by the pundits as to the reasons behind Governor Charlie Baker’s decision not to run for re-election in 2022, but we think it comes down simply to this: Gov. Baker is burned-out, similar…