Councilor Zakim Calls for a Hearing Regarding Sandwich Boards on Public Walkways Boston City Councilor Josh Zakim has filed a hearing order to review the current rules for Free Standing Signs (also known as sandwich boards) on city sidewalks.“Ensuring unimpeded…
Matti Kniva Spencer’s Latest Show Uses Photography to Bring People Together
For Matti Kniva Spencer, it all started with a Kodak Brownie camera. As a way of calming him down, Kniva Spencer’s mother got him the camera when he was 10 years old and sent him out to take photos. He…
Representatives Unveil Plans for Back Bay Dispensary
Representatives for a medical cannabis dispensary currently operating on Milk Street outlined their plans to move to the current location of Mooncusser Fish House in the Back Bay while adding recreational, adult-use marijuana to the menu during a city-sponsored meeting…
Neighbors Learn of Plans to Replace Clemente Field Turf and Track
The neighborhood was apprised of Emmanuel College’s plans to replace the artificial turf and track at Roberto Clemente Field in the Back Bay Fens during a public meeting Monday at the school’s administrative building. John M. Perry, senior project manager…
Police Briefs 03-14-2019
D-4 Police News Money grabber On Tuesday, March 5, at around 9:25 p.m., police responded to a radio call for an armed robbery in progress at Tremont Market at 748 Tremont St. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the victim, who…
Hands-free Driving Makes Sense
Recent statistics indicate that the single-biggest cause of motor vehicle accidents these days can be attributed generally to what is known as “distracted driving.” According to some reports, more Americans now are killed on our roads because of distracted driving…
Little Black Dress Initiative Fundraiser
It’s a Snow Day
Bandit (Tibetan terrier) enjoying the snow day with friends in Peters Park on Monday. More than 11 inches fell on the neighborhoods Sunday night and into Monday, leaving a winter wonderland for kids, adults and canines.
BVNA Executive Committee Votes Not to Oppose All-Liquor License for Mooncusser
The Bay Village Neighborhood Association Executive Committee voted not to oppose Mooncusser Fish House’s application for an all-liquor license during its monthly meeting Monday night at the South Cove apartments. The committee voted not to oppose granting the license, which was…
Dartmouth Street Intersection Critical in Tremont Re-design
Marie Roberts of the Gifted store, as well as other small business owners in the area, at the corner of Dartmouth/W. Dedham and Tremont Street have witnessed the dangers of the complicated intersection – and in Roberts’ case, they have…
BPS Panel Presents Statistics and Solutions to Disproportionality in Boston’s Exam Schools
With decisions for Boston’s Exam Schools coming up, the City Council Committee on Education held a timely hearing on March 5 regarding equity in Boston’s three exam schools: Boston Latin School, Boston Latin Academy, and John D. O’Bryant School of…
South End/Roxbury Communities Need More Time for Hotel Alexandra Mitigation Package; Time Running out on Purchase and Sale Agreement
The Boston Planning and Development Agency held an Impact Advisory Group (IAG) meeting on Feb. 27, focusing on mitigation and community benefits. The meeting was very well attended and included City Councilor Kim Janey, neighborhood liaison Faisa Sharif, and Senior…