Boston to Offer Residents Weekend Curbside Textile Collection Building on the success of the neighborhood textile dropbox program, Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the City of Boston will begin offering weekend curbside collection of household textiles at no cost to…
Month: February 2022
Back Bay Weekly COVID Positive Test Increases Slightly: City Lifts Vaccine Mandate for Indoor Venues
With Boston’s weekly COVID positive test rate falling below 5 percent for the first time in months, Mayor Michelle Wu and Dr. Bisola Ojikutu announced last week that the City’s “B Together” policy, which requires patrons and staff of certain…
What’s Old Is New
As this is being written, a huge Russian Army is standing ready and poised, at the whim of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, to invade the nation of Ukraine, potentially bringing death and devastation to Europe on a scale not seen…
BBAC Hears Advisory Review for Clarendon St. Playground Improvements
Improvements to the Clarendon St. playground are getting closer to becoming a reality. The Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) heard an advisory review for the proposed changes to the existing play area at 260 Clarendon St. on Feb. 9. The…
Rep. Livingstone Joins Fenway Seniors for ‘Coffee & Conversation’
Rep. Jay Livingstone joined around 15 seniors for the weekly “Coffee & Conversation” on Feb. 10 at the Fenway Community Center. “Coffee & Conversation,” sponsored by Peterborough Senior Center, brings in a different guest speaker each week to speak with…
Haley House Gears up for 14th Annual Souper Bowl Fundraiser
Haley House is gearing up for its 14th annual Souper Bowl fundraiser, which will take place on Feb. 20 as a hybrid event. Proceeds from the event go towards the nonprofit’s food and meals program, as well as general programming…
Mayor Wu Announces Budget Listening Tour
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Budget Management (OBM) on Feb. 10 announced a series of listening sessions in partnership with the Boston City Council to both educate residents and solicit public feedback on the FY2023 Operating Budget and…
News Briefs
Boston Ward 4 Dems 2022 Caucus Set for March 5 The Boston Ward 4 Dems 2022 Caucus takes place on Saturday, March 5, at 10 a.m. Join fellow Democrats from Back Bay, Fenway, and the South End to elect delegates…
DPH Releases Updated Advisory Relating to Facial Coverings in Massachusetts
The Department of Public Health urges all eligible residents to get vaccinated and stay up to date on COVID vaccinations, including when eligible for booster doses. Vaccination remains the most effective protection against serious illness, hospitalization, and death. Recognizing that…
ZBA Approves Request from Cafe Proposed on Boylston St.
The Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) on Tuesday approved a change of occupancy at 501 Boylston St. for a new restaurant with take out, outdoor seating, and retail sale of wine and spirits. Attorney Ryan Gazda said that Foxtrot, a…