CLF to Sue National Grid for Gas Leaks
In a notice of intent to sue sent to National Grid in August, CLF alleges that the gas leaks have created conditions that damage and kill public shade trees and pose a serious threat to the public..

Drug Epicenter Is Still Spreading
“I continue to hear from many who live and work in Andrew Square, in the South End, in Dorchester, Downtown Boston, Beacon Hill, Back Bay, about open drug markets happening in many places across the city,” said Councilor Ed Flynn, lead sponsor of the hearing.

Give Her a Map Not Your Vote
State Senator Lydia Edwards represents the Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Downtown, the North End and East Boston. After canvassing the first three neighborhoods, no one has seen her or any of her staff at meetings or events or is aware of her reaching out to understand our local needs, hopes and concerns.

NABB Is Focusing On Homelessness
“We were trying to look at it from academic, city, and state perspectives,” said Elisabeth Morris, a co-chair of the NABB’s Homelessness Task Force, which hosted the meeting. “What does each one of these see as a major problem, and how are they attacking this problem?”.

FUN TAILGATING
The Downtown Business Improvement District closed off Temple Street last Sunday to permit residents to watch the Patriots play in London. At least the camaraderie was fun..

ELEVATED ELEGANCE
The jeans and sweatshirts morphed into elegant attire on October 15 as Beacon Hill Civic’s Young Friends partied high above the city at the UMass Club..

It Will Be Scary Time on the Hill
According to Hillary Gabrielli, who lives on Louisburg Square, the Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) has only a minor role in the planning of the festivities each year. “The BHCA is only dealing with the placement and removal of the barricades for safety issues,” she said.

Felon’s Parole Concerns BHCA
Zick said that BHCA first learned that James Lynn Schaff, who was arrested in February of this year for breaking and entering several businesses along Charles Street, would be paroled on or after October 16 through a letter sent to a Charles Street business owner who had put themselves on a victims list for the case.

Affordable Housing Plans Are Proceeding
JDMD initially acquired the Hancock Street properties in 2018 to fulfill offsite IDP obligations connected to the development of the Archer Residences luxury condominiums. The initial deal would have seen the Hancock Street properties utilized as 39 single room occupancy (SRO) units that were to be placed into the affordable housing lottery.

Thornton’s Space To Stay an Eatery
The restaurant’s owner, Marty Thornton, announced the closure with a social media post on Monday. “After almost 33 years in the Fenway neighborhood, we’re sad to announce that we’ll be closing our doors this afternoon,” he wrote. “Thank you to our neighbors, friends and family for making Thornton’s so special.

A RAINY “OPENING”
Not even heavy rain on October 14 kept people away from the Fenway Alliance’s annual “Opening Our Doors” event featuring free performances at the neighborhood’s cultural institutions..

Renovations Finished At Titus Sparrow Park
In July the $2.57 million renovations to O’Day Playground were completed after a community design process that began in December 2022. The renovations were designed by Klopfer Martin Design Group with feedback from public meetings and community surveys.

ARL Planning New Building
More space was a conversation ARL had in the early 2000s but was ultimately put on hold due to economic conditions and lacking resources. It has been a topic of discussion for the last 12 years that Schettino has been involved with the organization.

Neighborhood Liaison Reflects on the Seaport
One year into her tenure, the South Boston neighborhood liaison says the Seaport is becoming a vibrant hub for its rapidly increasing resident population but declined to answer questions about the future of the neighborhood..