FOPG Celebrate Henry Lee’s 100th Birthday, Legacy

The Back Bay Sun 1/15 6:59A The Boston Sun Staff

By Dan Murphy The Friends of the Public Garden lit 100 candles at the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common on the evening of Monday, Jan. 13, at a small gathering to commemorate what would’ve been Henry...

Improvements Completed at the Johnson Memorial Gates

The Back Bay Sun 1/15 6:59A The Boston Sun Staff

Courtesy of Fenway Civic Association Fenway Civic Association (FCA) has completed masonry repairs at the Johnson Memorial Gates, with the support of the City, local partners, and the George B. Henderson Foundation. Repairs addressed cracks in...

MassDOT Alerts Customers of EZDriveMA Scam

The Back Bay Sun 1/15 6:58A The Boston Sun Staff

Special to the Sun The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is once again reminding customers to be mindful of text message-based scams, also known as smishing. The scammers are claiming to represent the tolling agency and...

Coletta Zapata Publishes Report on Local Climate Action

The Back Bay Sun 1/15 6:58A The Boston Sun Staff

Special to the Sun As Chair of the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks, Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) has published a comprehensive report titled “Boston Rising: Building a Resilient City on a Hill Through...

News in Brief

The Back Bay Sun 1/15 6:58A The Boston Sun Staff

ZBA approves Charlesgate West project On Tuesday, Jan. 14, the Zoning Board of Appeal approved the 2 Charlesgate West project proposed for the Fenway. ​Morro, a developer of multi-family housing, has proposed a 276,000 square-foot project...

Congratulations, Mayor Wu

The Back Bay Sun 1/15 6:57A The Boston Sun Staff

Mayor Michelle Wu and her husband, Conor Pewarski, welcomed their first daughter and third child, Mira Wu Pewarski, at 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13. Mayor Wu wishes to express her deepest gratitude to the nurses, doctors, and healthcare staff who...

Project Bread Seeks Applicants for 2025 Council of Experts

The Back Bay Sun 1/15 6:57A The Boston Sun Staff

Special to the Sun For the second year, Project Bread is building a Council of Experts with Lived Experience. Launched in 2023, the Council of Experts integrates the lived experiences of individuals and families facing food insecurity into...

New Developer Proposes Changes to Project Approved for ‘West Site’ of 69-81 Kilmarnock St.

The Back Bay Sun 1/15 6:56A The Boston Sun Staff

By Dan Murphy A newcomer to the project, an affiliate of Samuels & Associates filed a Notice of Project Change on Jan. 8 to make changes to the ‘West Site’ of the previously approved 69-81 Kilmarnock St. project in the Fenway. The project area...

Annual Mayor’s Youth Summit Set for February 22 at EpiCenter

The Back Bay Sun 1/15 6:56A The Boston Sun Staff

Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Office of Youth Engagement (OYEA) announced free tickets are now available for the 2025 Mayor’s Youth Summit (MYS), an annual, citywide celebration of the contributions of young people...

Dr. Fernanda Sakamoto Guest Speaker at Beacon Hill Women’s Forum Meeting

The Back Bay Sun 1/15 6:56A The Boston Sun Staff

Photos & Story by Marianne Salza Physician-scientist and board- certified dermatologist, Dr. Fernanda Sakamoto, MD, PhD, is passionate about helping people. She strives to build patients’ confidence...

Friends of the Public Garden Celebrate Henry Lee’s 100th Birthday and Enduring Impact of The Henry...

Beacon Hill Times 1/15 6:32A Beacon Hill Times Staff

By Dan Murphy  The Friends of the Public Garden lit 100 candles at the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common on the evening of Monday, Jan. 13, at a small gathering to commemorate what would’ve been Henry Lee’s 100th birthday, and to celebrate The...

MassDOT Alerts Customers of EZDriveMA scam

Beacon Hill Times 1/15 6:32A Beacon Hill Times Staff

Special to Times The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is once again reminding customers to be mindful of text message-based scams, also known as smishing. The scammers are claiming to represent the tolling agency and...

Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner

Beacon Hill Times 1/15 6:31A Beacon Hill Times Staff

27-29 Hancock Street The Beacon Hill Civic Association is delighted to share that after years of BHCA advocacy, JDMD, the owner of the Archer Residences and 27-29 Hancock Street, finalized an agreement to donate 27-29 Hancock Street to Fenway...

Congratulations, Mayor Wu and Family

Beacon Hill Times 1/15 6:30A Beacon Hill Times Staff

Mayor Michelle Wu and her husband, Conor Pewarski, welcomed their first daughter and third child, Mira Wu Pewarski, at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 13. “Mayor Wu wishes to express her deepest gratitude to the nurses, doctors, and healthcare staff...

Episcopal Peace Fellowship  to Host ‘Love Casts Out Fear: An Inauguration Eve Vigil’ Service

Beacon Hill Times 1/15 6:30A Beacon Hill Times Staff

Special to the Times The Episcopal Peace Fellowship (EPF) and the Diocese of Massachusetts invite all to attend a special service titled “Love Casts Out Fear: An Inauguration Eve Vigil” on the late afternoon of January 19. Held at the Cathedral...