The arrival of a new year marks a time for reflection, as to both the year that has passed and the year that lies ahead. In the words of the poet Alfred Lord Tennyson: Ring out the old, ring…
‘The Giving Tea’ at Lenox Hotel
Lucy Santoro attempts her best high tea moment at the Lenox Hotel’s ‘The Giving Tea’ event on Sunday, Dec. 16. With guests like Massachusetts First Lady Lauren Baker and the Nutcracker Bear, the event was able to raise money for…
Titus Sparrow Christmas Party
The Merry Dickens Carolers enjoyed singing a holiday favorite during the Titus Sparrow Park Winter Party last Sunday, Dec. 16, in the South End park. Neighbors enjoyed hot beverages, sweets and singing.
Community Gets Update on Redevelopment Plans for Villa Victoria Arts Center
The community received the first update on the status of the stalled redevelopment of the Villa Victoria Center for the Arts during a meeting on Monday, Dec. 17, at the Blackstone Community Center. Peter Munkenbeck, a member of the design…
Huntington Wine and Spirits: A Local Favorite
On a chilly Thursday morning, delivery people are greeted with a smile and directed by owner Steven Rubin as to where to place their hand trucks of alcoholic beverages. Many people are drawn here for the customer service experience and…
BBAC Continues Contentious Newbury Street Proposal to January Hearing
Located on what’s known as “the block of death,” the buildings at 356, 358, and 260 Newbury St. could be in for a major facelift should a contentious proposal be accepted by the Back Bay Architectural Commission. The architects previously…
BMC, Botticelli Request No Marijuana Facilities Within a Half-Mile of Each Other
Boston Medical Center (BMC) and former U.S. Drug Czar Michael Botticelli – now director of the Grayken Center for Addiction Medicine at BMC – said they have concerns about retail marijuana facilities and request that none be sited within a…
News Briefs
BLC APPROVES RELOCATION OF ROBERT BURNS STATUE The Boston Landmarks Commission approved on Monday the relocation of the Robert Burns statue from its current location in Winthrop Square back to its original location in the West Fens. The statue was…
19 Isabella St., 67-69 Church St Return to the Bay Village Licensing/Planning Committee
Two projects returned to the Bay Village Licensing and Planning meeting on Dec. 17 to provide the community with design updates: the church at 19 Isabella St., and 67-69 Church St. The Isabella St. church project presented first, with Harry…
Northeastern Officials Look to Recent Achievements and Immediate Goals
Northeastern officials highlighted some recent accomplishments and imminent goals during a public meeting of its University Task Force held under the auspices of the Boston Planning and Development Agency on Wednesday, Dec. 12, at the Alumni Center. Kathy Spiegelman, vice…
Orchard Gardens Students Say Not Much Has Changed at Their School
Only weeks after Orchard Gardens K-8 school staff told the Sun about homeless encampments at their school and a student getting stuck by a dirty, discarded drug needle on the playground, the school community rallied once again on Tuesday to…
Holiday Happenings
TITUS SPARROW WINTER PARTY The Friends of Titus Sparrow Park invite everyone to a Festive Winter Party on Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. There will be: Singing by the Very Merry Dickens Carolers. Small gifts for children who attend. Hot Chocolate and Coffee provided…