The Boston Planning & Development Agency held a joint-Impact Advisory Group (IAG) and public meeting virtually on Wednesday, Jan. 17, to recap details of the proposed redevelopment of the Star Market site in the Fenway. Boston-based commercial real-estate developer Samuels…
Month: January 2024
BPDA Board Unanimously Approves Permanent Northeastern Student Housing at Sheraton’s South Tower
During its Jan. 18 virtual hearing, the Boston Planning & Development Agency board unanimously approved an application that will enable Northeastern University to convert one of the two towers comprising the Sheraton Boston Hotel in the Back Bay from temporary…
Coastal Storm Team Assesses Recent Storm Damage
Special to the Sun The Massachusetts Rapid Response Coastal Storm Damage Assessment Team (Storm Team) was activated for the January 10 and 13 storms. The Storm Team is a network of 58 state, federal, and local agency personnel—led by the Office of…
News in Brief
Fenway/Kenmore Healthy Neighborhood Initiative’s Resource Fair Coming Jan. 27 to the YMCA The Fenway/Kenmore Healthy Neighborhood Initiative presents its Resource Fair – an afternoon of sharing health and wellness, community, food resources, and more – on Saturday, Jan. 27, from…
Boston Parks Department Hosts Winter Soccer Clinic for Local Youth
Special to the Sun The Boston Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the Anthony Rougier Sports Foundation, is pleased to announce the 2024 Winter Soccer Clinic. This free clinic is designed to help aspiring athletes aged 10 to 18…
St. Mary’s of the Assumption School Committed to Faith, Growth and Excellence
Special to the Sun Rooted in Brookline Village, St. Mary of the Assumption School is a diverse and global community of kindness and conscience that is committed to intellectual and spiritual growth, moral development, and academic excellence. St. Mary of…
St. John School Nestled in the Heart of Boston’s Historic North End
St. John School has educated children since 1895. Welcoming PreK-Grade 8 students, we provide a Catholic education committed to educating children in an atmosphere that fosters a spirit of community, faith, and academic excellence. Our dedicated teachers and small class…
Jennifer Hanlon Wigon of WLP Selected by Boston Business Journal as an Inaugural Boston Innovators in Healthcare
Special to Sun Jennifer Hanlon Wigon, executive director of Women’s Lunch Place, has been selected as an inaugural Boston Innovators in Healthcare, a recognition from the Boston Business Journal. The award is a reflection of Hanlon Wigon’s leadership in providing…
Emerald Necklace Conservancy To Start a New Seven-Year Tree Pruning Cycle Across Entire Park System
Special to the Sun This month, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy is working with Bartlett Tree Experts to care for over 500 trees throughout Olmsted Park, beginning the second seven-year tree pruning cycle across the entire Emerald Necklace park system. The…
National Grid Encourages Heating Assistance And Bill Help Programs
Special to the Sun As winter weather and colder temperatures persist, National Grid is reminding Massachusetts customers to take advantage of energy programs that can help them manage their energy bills. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), commonly referred…