By Phineas J. Stone It was many years ago when I was using e-mail during the beginnings of the new technology that I was outed. It’s happened to all of us by now, but this was the first time for…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
Sad State of America
We know we join with all of our fellow Boston-area citizens in praying for the speedy recovery of East Boston police officers Richard Cintolo and Matt Morris, as well as the two year-old Roxbury girl, who were shot this past…
Neckties Gala
Decked out in neckties at Neckties. Henry Goodrow made a good go at it last Wednesday, Oct. 5, when he showed up to the 12th Annual Washington Gateways Main Streets Neckties Gala in a custom jacket made out of a…
Art of the Automobile at Copley
Lew Bednarczuk shines up his 1967 Mazda Cosmo in the middle of Copley Square during the ‘Art of the Automobile’ exhibition on Saturday, Oct. 8. The exhibition was part of Boston Art Week and attracted hundreds of people to see…
Fenway Center Phase 1 Set to Begin Construction in the Spring of 2017
By Beth Treffeisen The Meredith Management Company proposed several changes to the Fenway Center – Parcel Seven Air Rights project on October 5 at the Fenway Community Center. The project is slated to include 1,099,000 square feet of residential, office,…
Councilor McCarthy Works to Connect Schools through Creating College and University Engagement Office
By Beth Treffeisen In an effort to increase collaboration, communication and partnerships between the colleges and universities, the City of Boston, and various non-profits throughout the city, Councilor Timothy McCarthy is working with the other councilors to create a College…
South End House Tour to Feature Six Homes in 48th Annual Tradition
By Seth Daniel The South End Historical Society is gearing up for its annual House Tour this coming Saturday, Oct. 15, a fundraiser for the organization that is one of the oldest Home Tours in the city. The self-guided, two-hour,…
Unapproved Garage Door Behind Mass Ave Gets Re-Approval after Last Decision is Nullified
By Beth Treffeisen The South End Landmarks District Commission re-approved a previously unapproved garage door located behind 561 Massachusetts Ave., along with construction of a new garage behind it, at Tuesday, October 4 meeting. The re-submission of the proposal comes…
Ellis South End Announces New Partnerships in the Community
The Ellis South End Neighborhood Association announced this week its new Community Outreach initiative, in depth involvement with three public service organizations in the South End. There will be volunteer opportunities, site visits and days of service. Casa Myrna Vasquez,…
Residents like Harrison Ave Building Design
By Seth Daniel When Nordblom of Burlington first approached the neighbors at the New York Streets Neighborhood Association (NYSA) about constructing a new office building above their garage on the corner of Harrison Avenue and Herald Street – it had…