The Ward 4 Democratic Committee has moved to establish a scholarship for students living within their boundaries or attending a school in the boundaries. Ryan Hatcher said the Ward 4 Dems recently came up with the idea and have now…
Sorry Algon-, Now We Just Have the ‘Quin House
John Forrester Andrew must be turning over in his Mausoleum. One of the most traditional of traditional places – the Back Bay’s Algonquin Club – has done the ultimate 21st Century pivot, introduced a more trendy name. The circa 1880s…
Give Blood in Honor of Black History Month at AC Hotel/South End
In honor of Black History Month this February, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors, and especially those who have recovered from COVID-19, to give blood to honor the legacies of African Americans like Dr. Charles Drew and Dr. Jerome Holland. Their…
Weekly Positive Test Rate Still on the Decline
Last week there was no change in the cumulative COVID-19 positive test rate in the Back Bay and the surrounding neighborhoods and the weekly positive test rate decreased for a third week in a row. According to the latest data…
At-Large Councilor Mejia Questioned About Conduct at Murder Scene
At-large City Councilor Julia Mejia is facing some questions about her conduct at a murder scene outside her home in Dorchester, where her neighbor was allegedly shot and killed while in his car. Brandon Williams was murdered at point-blank range…
City Council Holds Hearing on BLC Eligibility Requirements for Landmarks in Boston
The City Council Committee on Government Operations held a hearing on February 8 regarding a petition for a special law regarding an Act Relative to the Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) that would change language in the requirements for Boston buildings,…
Walsh Provides COVID-19; Vaccination Update as City’s Positivity Rate Declines
Mayor Marty Walsh on Wednesday provided a COVID-19 update as well as talked about how people can continue to keep themselves and other safe as more vaccine rolls out. Walsh said that as of Feb. 9, there were 168 new…
BLC Votes to Approve a Preservation Restriction on the Howell Matson House in Bay Village
The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) on February 9 approved a proposal to protect the Howell Matson House at 41 Melrose St. in Bay Village through Historic New England’s Preservation Easement program. The preservation restriction agreement is “pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter…
Police Briefs 02-11-2021
Man Held on Gun Charges in Connection with Hotel Shooting A Hyde Park man arrested Feb. 4 shortly after a shooting inside the Hyatt Regency Hotel was arraigned today in Boston Municipal Court on possession of a firearm charges, Suffolk…
Wintry Blast Is Not So Hard to Take
The polar vortex once again has spun out of control, as it has done often in recent years. Instead of remaining in a tightly-wrapped circular motion around the Arctic, the vortex has been weakened by record-high temperatures in the Arctic…
TB Settled the Goat Question
Yes Pats’ fans, it was bittersweet to watch the duo of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl championship. On the other hand, no Pats’ fan should be deluded into thinking that if…
State Launches Vaccine Public Awareness Campaign, New Call Center for Residents 75-plus
On Friday the Baker-Polito Administration announced a new multilingual public awareness campaign, “Trust the Facts. Get the Vax.” The research-driven, $2.5 million campaign promotes the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine and urges residents to get vaccinated when it…