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…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
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…
Boston Lyric Opera announces landmark 50th anniversary season
Special to the Sun Boston Lyric Opera (BLO), New England’s largest and most enduring opera company, celebrates its 50th anniversary with an expansive 18-month observance that spans calendar year 2026 (its 50th year) and the 2026/27 programming season (its 50th…
MBTA developing rail modernization plan to provide morefrequent, reliable, accessible regional rail service
The MBTA has announced that it is developing an updated regional rail strategy to transform its rail system known as the Rail Modernization Plan. Identifying near-term investments and long-term needs, the Rail Modernization Plan will consider how the MBTA can…
Senator Collins files amendment to theBright Act for UMass Boston Nursing School
Special to the Sun Senator Nick Collins, a member of the Joint Committee on Ways and Means, this week voted to advance Senate consideration of the BRIGHT Act, a major higher education infrastructure bill, while filing an amendment aimed at…
Mayor Wu announces Boston Public Schools All-Star Marching Band
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Public Schools (BPS) have announced the launch of the inaugural Boston Public Schools All-Star Marching Band. This new band consists of 75 students representing 10 BPS schools. The marching band will…