In response to the challenges now facing the housing market, the Hotel Alexandra building is poised to become a hotel again, according to a second Notice of Project Change (NPC) filed with the city on March 29. “The project will…
Wu Marks Creation of New City Planning Department at West End Ceremony
Standing behind the Last Tenement at 42 Lomasney Way – the only historic building from the old West End to survive urban renewal in that neighborhood – Mayor Michelle Wu signed an ordinance on Tuesday, April 2, which will allow…
Wu Announces New Neighborhood Liaisons for South End/Bay Village, Jamaica Plain, and Allston-Brighton
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu announced new staff in the Office of Neighborhood Services, including Sarah Sharpe as the South End and Bay Village Liaison, Kevin L’Herrou as the Allston-Brighton Liaison, and Caroline Peters as the Jamaica Plain…
News Briefs
SoWa Artists Guild to Hold April Events SoWa Artists Guild will hold its SoWa First Friday on April 5 from 5 to 9 p.m., as well as its SoWa Sundays on April 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 11 a.m.…
Love Your Block: Boston Gears Up for Neighborhood Cleanups This Weekend
Special to the Sun Neighborhood cleanups are planned for this weekend in April in several neighborhoods. “Love your Block cleanups are a perfect way to enjoy the upcoming spring weather while helping your local community look vibrant and clean,” said Mayor…
Councilor Flynn Calls for Hearing on Boston’s PILOT Program
Special to the Sun Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn filed a hearing order last week calling for a review of the Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Program in the City of Boston. The PILOT program was established to encourage…
Party in the Park Luncheon Set for May 15
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy announces that the 20th Anniversary of Party in the Park, the city’s beloved annual luncheon to raise awareness and funds for the Emerald Necklace parks, will take place on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Franklin Park.…
Wu, Bok Celebrate Grand Opening of 34 East Springfield St. in South End
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu joined Boston Housing Authority Administrator Kenzie Bok on March 27 to welcome home the new residents and celebrate the opening of 34 East Springfield St. – a 100-percent affordable veteran housing community in…
Farewell, Orinoco
By Alison Barnet Orinoco, the Venezuelan “Latin kitchen,” has recently closed, much to my dismay. It had been at 277 Shawmut, corner of West Concord St.—formerly David Parker’s stove shop—since 2006, and now it’s gone. Every time I went to…
Exclusive Solar Eclipse Watch Party At the Rooftop at the Revere Hotel
Special to the Sun The Rooftop at The Revere Hotel is set to host a unique Solar Eclipse watch party on Monday, April 8, from noon to 5 p.m. Guests are invited to join the Revere team for an unforgettable…
Councilor Flynn Holds Budget Listening Session
With the new budget season starting in April, Councilor Ed Flynn hosted a virtual listening session last night with leaders of Downtown, Chinatown, Leather District, Bay Village and South End to discuss budget priorities for each neighborhood. Every year, Councilor…
Swingers Reps Detail Business Plan for NABB’s LBU Committee
Representatives for Swingers were back before the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay Licensing and Building Use Committee at its monthly virtual meeting on Monday, April 1, to discuss their plans to offer ‘elevated’ miniature golf, along with food and…