Boston Ward 5 Democratic Caucus set for May 30 in Worcester On Saturday, March 14, beginning at 9 a.m., the Boston Ward 5 Democratic Committee will host the 2026 Boston Ward 5 Democratic Party Caucus (“Caucus”) to elect delegates and…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
Our brave soldiers once again are defending freedom
Regardless of whether one agrees with the undertaking of an undeclared war with Iran that ignited over the weekend, these hostilities once again have placed the lives of American soldiers at immediate risk on the front line. However, as our…
District 7 constituents urge Councilor Culpepper to act on public safety concerns
By Afia Asamoah and Veronica Kogan South End and Roxbury residents expressed their list of frustrations regarding their communities to District 7 Councilor Miniard Culpepper. Their concerns included the longstanding drug crisis at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea…
City names new Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Fenway, Kenmore, and Mission Hill liaison
Samantha Courage has been named as the new neighborhood liaison for Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Fenway, Kenmore, and Mission Hill, while Katrina Lin will serve as the new neighborhood liaison for Chinatown, Downtown, and Leather District within the city’s Office…
Are South End parks ready for spring?
By Camille Lopez and Cristina Sepe As spring approaches, South End neighborhood parks are gearing up for warmer weather and an increase in visitors. As activity ramps up, regular parkgoers say the spaces rarely sit empty. Jean Morrison, a frequent…
Mayor’s Cup Street HockeyTournament starts April 20
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host this year’s Mayor’s Cup Street Hockey Tournament in partnership with the Boston Bruins Foundation during the April Boston Public Schools vacation week. “We’re thrilled…
Back Bay Architectural commission
The Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) has released the agenda for its upcoming virtual public hearing scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The meeting will begin with the Violations Subcommittee at 4:30 PM, followed by the Design Review Public Hearing…
MassDEP launches real-time ocean monitoring in Boston Harbor to aid navigation and prevent oil spills
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has announced the successful installation of a new horizontal current meter station and a meteorological station in Boston Harbor, located at the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) Paul W. Conley Container Terminal. This…
City reminds residents deadlineto license your dogs is March 31
Special to the Sun The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s Animal Care and Control Division reminds city dog owners that the annual deadline for licensing their pets is March 31, 2026. All dogs in Boston require a new license each…
MWRA votes to reject plans to virtually eliminate CSOs
Special to the Sun At their monthly meeting last week, the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) Board of Directors voted to approve a plan that would ensure the ongoing release of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) to the Mystic River, Charles…