Author: The Boston Sun Staff
City of Boston Traffic Advisory
The Jimmy Fund Walk happening in the City of Boston this weekend will bring some parking restrictions and street closures. People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share…
News In brief
Charlesgate Happenings The Charlesgate Alliance will hold a meet-and-greet on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Cornwall’s at 644 Beacon St. Join your neighbors from Back Bay, Kenmore, and Fenway for signature cocktails, beer, wine, and hors…
Join Fenway Health Sunday, Oct. 2 for Aids Walk Boston
The 37th annual AIDS Walk Boston takes place both in-person and virtually on Sunday, October 2 at DCR’s Carson Beach in South Boston. The site opens at 8:00 am, the program begins at 9:00 am, and walkers set out at 10:00 am. We’ll once…
Mass Humanities Announces Second Round of Expand Mass Stories Grants
Special to the Sun Mass Humanities announced today it has awarded $713,876 in Expand Massachusetts Stories (EMS) grants to 42 cultural nonprofit organizations across the Commonwealth, including grants to four organizations in Back Bay, South End, and Chinatown totaling $80,000.…
Officials Tell Residents of City’s Programs To Address Rat Problem
Whether you live in East Boston, Beacon Hill, Back Bay, or Jamaica Plain, there is a common problem that all residents are facing — and that is rats. “It is a big issue,” Inspectional Service Director (ISD) Director John Ulrich…
Hurricane Fiona Was A Warning
We’re all aware by now that climate change is dramatically impacting our weather, particularly by increasing the intensity of major weather events such as hurricanes. In our little corner of the world, significant weather events have been few and far…
Alcohol Ignition Interlocks Would Be a Good Idea
The National Highway Transportation Board (NTSB) recently made the recommendation that automobile manufacturers should be required to install ignition interlock devices (IID) into all new motor vehicles to prevent those who drink alcohol from operating a motor vehicle. According to…
Letter to the Editor
We Need More Affordable Housing Dear Editor, We are writing to express concerns about Related Beal’s proposed redevelopment for the site that formerly housed the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (BFIT) now relocating to Roxbury. The South End needs more…