Muddy River Gets D- Grade
A D- grade means the Muddy River failed to meet Massachusetts water quality standards for swimming and boating for 55% to 60% of both the wet and dry seasons. The main factors volunteers looked for were the presence of E. Coli and Cyanobacteria, with a failure marked on any day the levels were high enough to pose a health risk to humans.

Housing Proposed For Kenmore Square
Developers and Boston Children’s Hospital are laying the groundwork for an expansive apartment building in Kenmore Square, prompting some concern from residents over its impact on traffic and the neighborhood’s character.

What Shall Become of the Hynes Convention Center?
Editor’s Note: The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) announced early last year its intention to sell the Hynes Convention Center.

New City Liaison
Molly Griffin will be the Mayor’s new liaison for the Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Fenway and Mission Hill neighborhoods. She will replace Shanice Pimentel who has held the position since May, 2019..

CRIME & PUNISHMENT
Also on July 19, Urban Outfitters at 361 Newbury Street reported a theft at around 6pm. The suspect was about 30 years old, slim build and wearing a gray hat, black T-shirt and black pants. His haul: a $59 backpack, black Nike sweatpants valued at $85 and an Adidas coat priced at $120.

Hurley Building Is on the Block
Instead of paying for renovations directly, the government has opted to lease out the space to a developer who would renovate the building, trading the upfront costs for a steady income when the Hurley Building is again leased back to the government..

Adrian Madaro Likely Candidate For Senate
Senator Joseph Boncore is almost certainly stepping down from the State Senate to lead the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council as its Chief Executive Officer.

Concerts, Movie Nights, And Wins at Fenway Park
Many of the concerts were planned for last summer. When Governor Baker announced in late May that venues could open at full capacity, “that was a major step and gave us good confidence that these shows wouldn’t get canceled or get pushed off to next year.

LET’S EAT!
The Fenway Civic Association held its annual picnic on July 14 outside the Keliher Rose Garden. After last year’s Covid cancellation, it seems like most of the Fenway showed up to reconnect and feast..

Victory Program’s Plan Is Spooking Neighbors
“This conversation is not regarding alternative spaces,” read an email from Victory Programs communications director Stephanie Ploof following a stakeholders meeting.

The Race to Replace Janey
Housing was the first issue presented during the July 15 forum, lent urgency by the pandemic’s expiring eviction moratorium. Finding money to subsidize both landlords and tenants was a popular proposal among the candidates,...

PARTY ANIMALS
The Esplanade Association held its annual Dock Party last Thursday..