By Beth Treffeisen As dogs romped around during a sunny afternoon in Blackstone Square Park, a different scene was unfolding on the other side of the black fountain. An out of the normal sight was seen as participants found themselves…
WSANA Members Fed Up with Vagrant Issues; Neighborhood Has ‘Turned on a Dime’
By Seth Daniel A large portion of Tuesday night’s meeting of the Worcester Square Area Neighborhood Association (WSANA) was supposed to be devoted to addressing safety in the alleyways of Worcester Square, but that conversation turned into many frustrated residents…
Boston Man Pleads Guilty to Robbing Five Banks
A Boston man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to robbing five banks throughout April and June 2017. Thomas W. Nee, 46, pleaded guilty to five counts of bank robbery. U.S. District Court Judge George A. O’Toole Jr.…
Alleged South End Gang Member Sentenced for Cocaine Distribution
An alleged member of the Villa Victoria Pirates street gang was sentenced last week in federal court in Boston for distributing cocaine. Anthony Nunez, a/k/a “Dizzo,” 26, of Boston, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge William G. Young to…
Getaway Driver Admits Role in 2003 South End Homicides
After more than a decade on the run, a getaway driver admitted his role on Friday, Sept. 22, in the 2003 shooting that killed Jose Daveiga and Christopher Carvalho. Carlos Silva, 34, pleaded guilty to a charge of accessory after…
Church of the Covenant Continues Work to Preserve Tiffany Glass Windows
By Beth Treffeisen At the corner of Newbury and Berkeley Streets in the Back Bay, one of Boston’s best-kept secret lays within the walls of the Church of the Covenant. Known for the tall steeple that sticks out amongst the…
Fenway Resident Starts New Business Aimed to Help People Eat Healthier
By Beth Treffeisen The kitchen-aide was spinning as Kristen Ciccolini helped a student measure out ingredients, separate eggs, halve a few plums and create a meringue to be turned into a sweet but light end of summer cake. “I love…
Good Neighbor Policy is in the Works to Address Opioid Addiction Services Issue
By Beth Treffeisen Along Massachusetts Ave., and Melnea Cass Boulevard in the South End, the quality-of-life issues for those living in the neighborhood have increasingly gotten worse as those in recovery continue to flock to the area for addiction services.…
Walsh Cruises to Victory in Downtown Neighborhoods
By Seth Daniel Mayor Martin Walsh made a strong showing in the Back Bay, South End and Fenway on Tuesday night in the Preliminary Election, getting nearly three times more votes than second-place finisher and Councilor Tito Jackson. Vote totals…
BBAC Denies Upscale Exterior Improvements to Deteriorating Back Bay Dorms
By Beth Treffeisen Overlooking the Commonwealth Avenue, Mall in the Back Bay, a double-set of rowhouses dating back to 1880 have slowly been falling into disrepair after years of abuse as college dorms dating back to the 1960s. In an…
Exchange South End Shows Traffic Concerns in PNF Analysis
By Seth Daniel With up to 7,000 workers could likely come many new headaches on the roadways according to a traffic analysis in the Exchange South End Project Notification Form (PNF) – an analysis that predicts 20 percent of the…
Police Briefs 09-28-2017
Back Bay – Kenmore/Fenway – South End Police Log Sept.18 715 Tremont St — Child Endangerment 599 Comm Ave — Towed Motor Vehicle 800 Tremont St — Vandalism 840 Harrison Ave — Assault Simple – Battery 120 Commonwealth Ave —…