Four at-Large seats in November’s general election were on hand for the monthly meeting of the West End Civic Association (WECA) on Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Amy Lowell Apartments. Candidates for the four City Council at-Large seats in attendance…
Author: Dan Murphy
Henry Santana Makes Bid for City Councilor At-Large
A familiar face around City Hall over the past few years, Henry Santana will be among the candidates for City Councilor at-Large this fall. Santana, 27, who serves as the city’s Director of the Office of Civic Organizing, was born…
Boston Voters Support Healey for Governor in General Election Victory
Like voters throughout the Commonwealth, Boston residents resoundingly supported Maura Healey in her historic victory in the Nov. 8 general election to become the next Governor of Massachusetts. According to the city’s unofficial election results, the bill of Healey, the…
Draft for Proposed Redevelopment of West End Library Released
Ahead of an Oct. 26 virtual public meeting, the city has released a set of “draft development objectives†for the proposed redevelopment of the West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, which include providing an affordable-housing component. The Mayor’s…
Livingstone Spearheading Clean-Water Effort To Replace State’s Lead Pipes
As lead pipes continue to be the cause of tainted water throughout Boston and the rest of the Commonwealth, Rep. Jay Livingstone of the 8th Suffolk is helping to spearhead the effort to tackle this pernicious problem. Livingstone filed legislation…
City Announces Imminent Changes to Cambridge Street
Through its Connect Downtown program, which aims to improve accessibility for both pedestrians and bicyclists in the downtown neighborhoods, the city is planning to make several changes to Cambridge Street this fall, which include plans for a new separated bike…
Boston Voters Let Their Preferences Be Heard
After the votes were tallied in the Sept. 6 state primary, Democrat Maura Healey, who will face off with Republican Geoff Diehl in the gubernatorial race in the November general election, was also the preferred candidate among Boston voters. According…
North End, Surrounding Neighborhoods See Slight Increase in Positive COVID Tests
The North End and surrounding neighborhoods saw a slight increase in individuals testing positive for covid from the previous week. According to data released by the Boston Public Health Commission, 619 residents of the Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Downtown, the…
Mayor Wu Announces Next Steps for Outdoor Dining in the North End
Following an outcry from some North End restauranteurs in response to her new outdoor dining policy in that neighborhood, Mayor Michelle Wu announced some conciliatory next steps for outdoor dining in the North End during a March 29 press conference.…
MBTA Details Proposed Changes to Modernize and Streamline Its Fare-Collection System
The MBTA outlined proposed changes to modernize and streamline its fare-collection system, including the introduction of a mandatory one-time $3 fee for all CharlieCards riders, during a March 22 virtual meeting. Steven Povich, the MBTAâ€s director of fare policy and…