Category: News
Rev. Taylor Bids Farewell to Old South Church
Rev. Nancy S. Taylor will deliver her final sermon on Sunday, May 22, at Old South Church, bringing an end to her 17-year tenure as the church’s 20th Senior Minister, as well as her 40 years in the ministry. Rev.…
Party in the Park Fundraiser Brings In Over $550,000
The Party in the Park luncheon was held on May 11 at the Pinebank Promontory in Jamaica Plain. Together, more than $550,000 was raised to support the 1,100-acre Emerald Necklace park system that serves as a backyard for residents and…
City Holds Community Meeting for Herbal Power Dispensary: Many Residents Oppose Current Location
A virtual, city-sponsored community meeting was held for the cannabis dispensary proposed for 329 Columbus Ave. in the South End on May 16. The dispensary, called Herbal Power, is being proposed by a team of Equity Program applicants, and the…
BBAC Approves Slate of Work at Ayer Mansion
The Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) on May 11 approved a slate of work proposed for the Ayer Mansion at 395 Commonwealth Ave, designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Joe Cornish, Director of Design Review for the Boston Landmarks Commission, reported…
United South End Settlements Neighborhood Gala Raises More Than $450,000
United South End Settlements (USES) raised more than $450,000 as part of its annual Neighborhood Gala at SoWa in Boston’s South End last Thursday night, May 12, marking a triumphant in-person return for its signature fundraising event and surpassing the…
News in Briefs
Mayor’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours are a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about open space and their neighborhoods. Dunkin’ will be on-site to keep Bostonians runnin’ with freshly…
Malden Gaming District To Host Summer Festivals
The City of Malden is pleased to announce that the 2022 Malden Summer Festivals will be taking place 12-4PM on Saturday, June 4th, Saturday, July 16th, and Saturday, August 13th. Pleasant Street will be transformed into an open-air market that…
Eric García Joins Inquilinos Boricuas En Acción As the New Preschool Director
Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción (IBA) on May 9 announced the appointment of Eric García as Director of IBA Preschool. Eric touts more than 15 years of experience in stewarding family childcare center-based programs and extensive knowledge of early education administration.…
Mayor Wu launches Green New Deal for Boston Public Schools
Building on her campaign commitment to deliver a Green New Deal for Boston Public Schools (BPS), Mayor Michelle Wu on May 12 laid out a $2 billion plan to overhaul BPS facilities, including new construction and renovation projects, as well…