Just prior to the lockdowns under COVID-19, one of the hottest controversies in Worcester Square was a proposed office tower planned by Boston Medical Center (BMC) too close for comfort according to numerous neighbors on East Brookline Street. Now, scores…
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Bok Files Ordinance to Track Vacant Commercial Properties
The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the number of vacant commercial units in the City of Boston, adding to the units that have been vacant years. Councilors Mejia and Bok, in partnership with community advocates Derrel Weathers…
Councilor Bok Running for Re-Election; Will Focus on Recovery and Moving Forward
District 8 City Councilor Kenzie Bok has announced that she will be running for a second term, after winning the seat formerly held by Josh Zakim in the 2019 election. So far, Bok is running uncontested. With a background in…
Fenway CDC Holds 48th Annual Meeting Virtually
The Fenway Community Development Corporation (CDC) held its 48th Annual Meeting virtually on April 29, after not holding one last year because of the pandemic. The program consisted of a Year in Review video, the distribution of awards to John…
Wu Joins Environmental Activists to Talk Green New Deal; Muddy River
City Councilor and mayoral candidate Michelle Wu joined members of the Muddy Water Initia-tive and other climate and environmental activists on Earth Day to chat a little bit about the Muddy River restoration project as well as Wu’s plan for…
Developer Intends to Add Five Stories Over Three Boylston Street Buildings
An ambitious redevelopment aims to add five more stories to the three adjacent Boylston Street buildings that are home to both Abe & Louie’s and Atlantic Fish while not disrupting the operation of either restaurant during construction. The Tavistock Group,…
Officials Announce They Will Re-Open the Comfort Station With Changes
With applause from many in the South End, the City announced to the Mass/Cass 2.0 Task Force this week that the controversial Comfort Station on Atkinson Street in Newmarket would re-open on Monday, with some new safeguards. In a letter…
On Earth Day, Wu Calls for End of Dirty Diesel Polluting School-Bus Fleet Full Electrification by 2030
On Earth Day, City Councilor At-Large and Candidate for Mayor Michelle Wu joined advocates, including David Meshoulam, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Speak for the Trees, at the South End’s Melnea Cass bus yard to call for the City of…
Janey Announces Modifications to State Reopening Plan
Following Governor Charlie Baker’s announcements on Tuesday regarding the state’s mask mandate and reopening plan, Acting Mayor Kim Janey announced how the City of Boston would respond to the changes at her own press conference on Tuesday afternoon. “Our city…
South End News, Bay Windows Put Up for Sale by Owners
After publishing the South End News and Bay Windows since 2003, owners Sue O’Connell and Jeff Coakley announced late last week they were putting the two publications up for sale after 18 years. The South End News began publication in…