Artist Kenneth Kelleher shows Debbie Weiss, who was intrigued by the use of text in the mixed media pieces, some of his work during the Fenway Open Studios at the Fenway Studios building last Saturday, Nov. 18. The Open Studios…
Zoning Board of Appeals Allows Medical Marijuana Facility to Proceed on Newbury
By Beth Treffeisen The Boston Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) unanimously voted to allow the medical marijuana dispensary slated for 331A-333 Newbury St. to proceed. Geoffrey Reilinger of Passionate Organics gained permission to change the occupancy of the space from…
MassPort Contingent Tells Residents of One-of-a-Kind Study
By Seth Daniel There were few answers given by MassPort for residents regarding early morning jet noise, but residents at the South End Forum did learn about an innovative study being conducted right now with MIT and MassPort. The meeting…
Cocoanut Grove Documentary Memorializes Victims for the 75 Anniversary
By Beth Treffeisen On Nov. 28, 1842, a tragic fire burned through the famous Cocoanut Grove nightclub in Bay Village, killing 492 people, and forever changing the way fire code safety is implemented and used across the world. As the…
News Briefs
CORRECTION In a recent story in the Boston Sun, it was reported that a new study about cocaine usage was being conducted by a doctor and team at the Grayken Center in Boston Medical Center. However, a doctor with Boston…
Related Beal Reduces Units at Quinzani’s Project, to go before BPDA
By Seth Daniel Related Beal is returning to the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) today, Nov. 16, to request a reduction of units to their proposed residential building at the former Quinzani’s Bakery site on Harrison Avenue. Related will…
Residents Voice their Concerns Over the Potential Increase of Concerts at Fenway Park
By Beth Treffeisen Over the summer, Fenway Park is a hopping place with Red Sox baseball games, fun events, and concerts. But, what can be fun for those visiting the historic ballpark can cause some unwanted activity and annoyance to…
Plans are in the Works to Change the Name of Yawkey Way
By Beth Treffeisen As part of a way to address the history of intolerance at Fenway Park, the team principal owner John Henry is working on renaming Yawkey Way. At a Fenway Red Sox Boston neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, Nov.…
Alexandra Hotel Developer says Building is Fragile, Height a Problem
By Seth Daniel Alexandra Hotel developer Eric Hoagland appeared before the South End Forum on Tuesday night, Nov. 14, and appeared resolved to continue on with the process, but stressed that there are some serious challenges. One of the key…
Emerson College Plans to Renovate 171 Tremont St.
By Beth Treffeisen After plans to convert the five-story building at 171 Tremont St. to a 13-story residential luxury condominium tower failed to come to fruition, the developers Panoramic Properties decided to sell the project site to Emerson College on…
Esplanade Association Welcomes New Executive Director
By Beth Treffeisen The Esplanade Association announced the selection of Michael J. Nichols, of Boston, as the organizations new executive director. Nichols an experienced public servant, attorney, and non-profit professional will begin at the Esplanade Association on Nov. 29. “I’m…
South End Authors Book Festival a Time to Meet Authors, Give Input
By Seth Daniel There’s nothing like going to the source for one’s literary pursuits, a book lovers and authors from the South End and beyond will have just that opportunity this weekend, on Nov. 18, with the third annual South…