RIII-COLA, ER, OKTOBERFEST: Leslie Havens, leader of Waltham-based The TubaFrau Hofbräu Band performs on the Alphorn during the blockbuster Oktoberfest at the final SoWa Market on Sunday, Oct. 7, in the South End. The traditional German band accompanied beers of…
Weekend Work in the South End Continues to Creep into Residents’ Lives
Weekend construction work in the South End has become like an unwelcome guest – refusing to leave and showing up at the worst possible moments. A packed meeting on Thursday, Oct. 8, showcased the problem that has re-emerged in the…
Founder of Rosie’s Place Honored with Memorial
In 1974, Kip Tiernan founded Rosie’s Place, the first emergency shelter for women in the United States. On Oct. 6, her legacy and commitment to helping the homeless was honored at a memorial dedication on Dartmouth Street between Boylston and…
Stakeholders, Community Weigh In on the Fate of the Citgo Sign
The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) held a public hearing on Oct. 9 to present the study report for the Citgo Sign and gather public comment. There was no vote on the designation at this hearing. Todd Satter, staff architect for…
News Briefs
NEW LICENSING CHAIR Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced Tuesday the appointment of Kathleen Joyce as Chairwoman of the Boston Licensing Board, a regulatory board that grants and regulates various types of food and alcohol licenses for restaurants and other establishments…
Historical Society to Have its 50th Annual House Tour Oct 20
The South End Historical Society (SEHS) will hold its annual South End House Tour on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year is special as it is the Society’s 50th annual House Tour. Starting in the…
Environmental Forum Aims to Educate Condo Residents
An environmental-awareness forum to educate condominium residents on how to reduce their carbon footprints was held at First Church of Boston on Wednesday, Oct. 3. The panel discussion, followed by a question-and-answer period, was sponsored by the Green Committee of…
Councilor Flynn Addresses Eight Streets, Supports More Traffic Planning
City Councilor Ed Flynn told the Eight Streets Neighborhood Association on Tuesday night, Oct. 9, that he would support more in-depth study of traffic and transportation in the neighborhood and throughout the South End. Flynn was the keynote guest for…
Rescuing Notre-Dame: France’s Iconic Cathedral Raises Funds for Restoration via French Cultural Center
One of the world’s most popular monuments, Notre-Dame de Paris, is facing irreparable damage and looking to its American allies to help fund its restoration. On Wednesday, Oct. 10 from 7-9 p.m., the French Cultural Center and Friends of Notre-Dame…
Esplanade Association Celebrates Red Sox Playoff Run with 17-Foot Knit Hat on Fiedler Head Statue
To cheer on the Red Sox as they begin the American League Championship Series and to celebrate their franchise-record winning season, the Esplanade Association, nonprofit steward of the 3.2 mile Charles River Esplanade in Boston, has collaborated with local company…
Police Briefs 10-11-2018
D-4 POLICE NEWS No shirt, no dice On Monday, Oct. 1, at around 11:35 a.m., police responded to a radio call to investigate a person in the rear of 2 Claremont Park. While en route to the call, officers were…
Hunting in the House
There are a lot of things you can count on in the autumn around here. You can count on leaves falling. You can count on a chill in the air. And you can count on mice finding their way into…