The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) held a public meeting on March 12 to reveal the proposed plans for the Fenway Theater, which will be located at 12-28 Lansdowne St. BPDA Project Manager Tim Czerwienski said the project is…
Water-main Ruptures on Comm Ave.
A 144-year-old, cast-iron water-main ruptured at around 8:30 p.m. Monday on Commonwealth Avenue between Dartmouth and Exeter streets, flooding the area, closing it to traffic for much of the following day and forcing the evacuation of six nearby buildings, according…
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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…