By Beth Treffeisen After plans to convert the five-story building at 171 Tremont St. to a 13-story residential luxury condominium tower failed to come to fruition, the developers Panoramic Properties decided to sell the project site to Emerson College on…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
Esplanade Association Welcomes New Executive Director
By Beth Treffeisen The Esplanade Association announced the selection of Michael J. Nichols, of Boston, as the organizations new executive director. Nichols an experienced public servant, attorney, and non-profit professional will begin at the Esplanade Association on Nov. 29. “I’m…
South End Authors Book Festival a Time to Meet Authors, Give Input
By Seth Daniel There’s nothing like going to the source for one’s literary pursuits, a book lovers and authors from the South End and beyond will have just that opportunity this weekend, on Nov. 18, with the third annual South…
NABB Licensing Use Committee Reviews Two Matters
By Dan Murphy The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay Licensing Use Committee reviewed two matters during its meeting at the Lenox Hotel on Monday, Nov. 6. Michael Serpa, chef and partner at Select Oyster Bar at 50 Gloucester St.,…
Police Briefs 11-16-2017
Back Bay – Kenmore/Fenway – South End Police Log Nov. 6 1 Trotter Ct — Assault Simple – Battery 650 Harrison Ave — Verbal Dispute 75 Peterborough St — Larceny Theft From Building 476 Massachusetts Ave — Towed Motor Vehicle…
Coffee and a Cringe
The coffee you can get today in the neighborhood is a far cry from what used to be. There are so many choices, so many blends and styles, and a virtual spelling test of additives to greet you once you’ve…
Going Off the Rails at Back Bay?
By Ken Kruckemeyer, Mel King and Ann Hershfang The Boston Planning and Development Authority (BPDA) will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, Nov. 16, to vote on the proposed Back Bay/South End Gateway project by Boston Properties LP. Their project…
Letter to the Editor
Clarification of NABB’s Positions and Role Dear Editor, As the incoming (and now current) chair of the Neighborhood Association whose speech at the Algonquin Club is referred to with misleading implications I would like to respond to Maggie Huff-Rouselle’s letter…
The Holiday Season is Approaching — Remember to Help Those in Need
For the vast majority of Americans, the approaching holiday season is a joyous time when the abundance that life offers is most apparent in a wealthy nation such as ours. But the sad reality for many of our fellow citizens…
Mayor Marty Walsh Wins Re-Election
Mayor Martin Walsh delivering his victory speech at the Fairmount Copley Hotel ballroom Tuesday night following a decided victory against Councilor Tito Jackson.