Special to The Sun The MBTA announced on Monday its successful and on-time completion of critical track work on the Green Line, which removed 16 safety-related speed restrictions – one more than planned. Moreover, a 17th speed restriction on the…
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Wu Appoints Tania Del Rio As Commissioner of the Inspectional Services Department
Special to The Sun Mayor Michelle Wu appointed Tania Del Rio as Commissioner of the Inspectional Services Department (ISD) starting February 26, 2024. ISD administers and enforces building, housing, health, sanitation and safety regulations mandated by city and state governments.…
D.A.’s Office Creates Animal-Cruelty Task Force
Special to The Sun The Suffolk County District Attorney’s office has taken a major step in addressing the escalating issue of animal cruelty. Last week, Suffolk County DA announced the creation of the county’s first Animal Cruelty Task Force. Hayden,…
Details of Project Proposed For Star Market Site Recapped at Virtual Meeting
The Boston Planning & Development Agency held a joint-Impact Advisory Group (IAG) and public meeting virtually on Wednesday, Jan. 17, to recap details of the proposed redevelopment of the Star Market site in the Fenway. Boston-based commercial real-estate developer Samuels…
BPDA Board Unanimously Approves Permanent Northeastern Student Housing at Sheraton’s South Tower
During its Jan. 18 virtual hearing, the Boston Planning & Development Agency board unanimously approved an application that will enable Northeastern University to convert one of the two towers comprising the Sheraton Boston Hotel in the Back Bay from temporary…
Coastal Storm Team Assesses Recent Storm Damage
Special to the Sun The Massachusetts Rapid Response Coastal Storm Damage Assessment Team (Storm Team) was activated for the January 10 and 13 storms. The Storm Team is a network of 58 state, federal, and local agency personnel—led by the Office of…
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Fenway/Kenmore Healthy Neighborhood Initiative’s Resource Fair Coming Jan. 27 to the YMCA The Fenway/Kenmore Healthy Neighborhood Initiative presents its Resource Fair – an afternoon of sharing health and wellness, community, food resources, and more – on Saturday, Jan. 27, from…
Boston Parks Department Hosts Winter Soccer Clinic for Local Youth
Special to the Sun The Boston Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the Anthony Rougier Sports Foundation, is pleased to announce the 2024 Winter Soccer Clinic. This free clinic is designed to help aspiring athletes aged 10 to 18…
St. Mary’s of the Assumption School Committed to Faith, Growth and Excellence
Special to the Sun Rooted in Brookline Village, St. Mary of the Assumption School is a diverse and global community of kindness and conscience that is committed to intellectual and spiritual growth, moral development, and academic excellence. St. Mary of…
St. John School Nestled in the Heart of Boston’s Historic North End
St. John School has educated children since 1895. Welcoming PreK-Grade 8 students, we provide a Catholic education committed to educating children in an atmosphere that fosters a spirit of community, faith, and academic excellence. Our dedicated teachers and small class…