NWERA votes 10-10 on North Washington Street Project After the first time the North End/Waterfront Resident’s Association rejected a proposal to construct a 60-foot building at 133-135 North Washington Street with residential units, retail space and an elevator. The owner,…
Month: March 2026
Wu announces Boston Public Schools All-Star Marching Band
Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Public Schools (BPS) announced the launch of the inaugural Boston Public Schools All-Star Marching Band. This new band consists of 75 students representing 10 BPS schools. The marching band will represent the City at various…
City of Boston Licensing Board approves five liquor license upgrades
The Boston Licensing Board recently approved five applications from beer and wine licensees upgrading to non-transferable all alcoholic beverages licenses. The approved applicants include Life Time and Trident Booksellers in the Back Bay, Mi Pueblito Orient Heights in East Boston,…
MWRA votes to reject plans to virtually eliminate CSOs
At their monthly meeting last week, the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) Board of Directors voted to approve a plan that would ensure the ongoing release of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) to the Mystic River, Charles River, and Alewife Brook…
Some residents raise concerns about anti-drone effort
By Dylan Shobe With millions expected to descend onto the World Cup this spring, some Boston residents voiced concerns about the implementation of anti-drone technology that might be deployed to monitor the games. They said they are suspicious about what…
Coletta Zapata to hold hearing on progress and opportunities to address drink spiking in Boston
Councilor Coletta Zapata (District 1) will hold a hearing on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 9:30 am in the Iannella Chamber to examine progress and identify further opportunities to address drink spiking and drug-facilitated sexual assault. The hearing will be…
MBTA developing rail modernization plan to provide more frequent, reliable, and accessible regional rail service
Special to the Regional Review The MBTA announced that it is developing an updated regional rail strategy to transform its rail system known as the Rail Modernization Plan. Identifying near-term investments and long-term needs, the Rail Modernization Plan will consider…
Boston nonprofit awarded $1.5 million to help high school learning opportunities
Special to the Regional Review EdVestors, a longtime Boston-based school improvement nonprofit organization, announced it has been awarded $1.5 million to strengthen its city-wide effort to scale career-connected learning opportunities and deepen students’ sense of purpose, belonging, and social capital.…
News Briefs 3-5-26
Old North Illuminated Presents ‘Puritan New England… 2026?’ Join Old North Illuminated for an engaging online conversation with historian Lori Rogers-Stokes exploring what modern-day New Englanders inherit from the Puritans. Set for Wednesday, March 25, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.,…
Obituaries 3-5-26
Joseph “JoJo” Manfra Member of the Madonna Della Cava Society and a strong believer in Jesus Christ Joseph “JoJo” Manfra, a longtime resident of Boston’s North End, entered into eternal life on February 12, 2026. He was a long-time member…