The Bay Village Neighborhood Association (BVNA) held its annual meeting on October 24 at the Revere Hotel, where members gathered for drinks and appetizers and to listen to what the organization has accomplished over the past year. BVNA President Bethany…
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Neighbors Weigh in on Lower Roxbury Transportation Study
As traffic issues continue to plague neighborhoods across the city, residents of Lower Roxbury have asked the City to study transportation in the neighborhood. The Lower Roxbury Transportation Study has kicked off and already generated feedback from the community about…
Michael F. Flaherty Highlights His Housing Record, Addressing Concerns
Michael F. Flaherty, incumbent and candidate for Boston City Council At-Large, highlights his advocacy and legislative efforts to address housing issues as he seeks re-election. Flaherty, who continues to reach out to voters over these next two weeks until polls…
Councilors Flynn, Edwards and Wu to Hold Hearing on Short Term Rental Regulations Nov. 14
In part a response to an expose done by the Boston Sun last summer into apartment units in the South End being rented on a nightly basis, the Boston City Council has called a hearing into short-term rental regulations and…
Boston Common Master Plan Team Holds First Open House
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department, along with the Friends of the Public Garden and design and engineering firm Weston and Sampson, held the first public Open House regarding the Boston Common Master Plan on October 29 at Emerson College.…
Friends of Hayes Park Host Fall Fundraiser
Fifth Annual Pumking Float
District 8 City Council Hopefuls Face off at Candidates’ Forum
Two weeks ahead of the Nov. 5 Boston municipal election, two hopefuls vying for the District 8 city council seat squared off during a wide-ranging candidates’ forum Tuesday, Oct. 22, at Fisher College. Kenzie Bok, an affordable housing advocate, community…
Santiago Secures $1 Million for Mass/Cass: Tells WSANA Group That It Was a Unique Opportunity
Hot off of a major $1 million victory in the House Supplemental Budget, freshman State Rep. Jon Santiago appeared at the Worcester Square Area Neighborhood Association (WSANA) on Tuesday night to discuss the next steps. Santiago announced the $1 million…
South End Library Prepares for Temporary Closure on Oct. 25
With short-term repairs on the horizon, the South End Library branch on Tremont Street will close its doors through February at the end of the day on Friday, Oct. 25. To kick off the closing, the Friends of the South…