Construction look-ahead for the North Washington Street Bridge through April 13 is as follows: Scheduled Work • Removal of temporary vehicle bridge and pile supports • Demolition of old bridge structure Work Hours • Monday through Friday from 6 a.m.…
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NEWRA Supports/Opposes Proposals Two voting items were on the of a request by much North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) public meeting held at the Nazzaro Community Center and North Bennet Street. NEWRA voted 2 to 16 opposing a request by…
Women Artists of the North Shore – Lecture April 12
On Friday April 12, join art historian Judith Curtis to discover untold stories of early 20th century women artists of the North Shore. Judith’s lecture, based on her work as co-curator of the 2015 “Strokes of Genius: Women Artists of New…
Wu Proposes Legislation To Protect Residential Property Owners
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu announced that she will file a home rule petition that would protect residential property owners from a potentially dramatic increase in their property taxes due to declining commercial property values. The proposal would…
Mass. Requires Analysis of Cumulative Impacts for Air Quality Permits Near EJ Populations
The Healey-Driscoll Administration moved to address air quality issues in or near environmental justice areas by announcing amendments to state air pollution regulations. The communities of Revere, Everett, Chelsea, Charlestown and East Boston are considered in environmental justice areas. The…
Cartwright Announces Candidacy for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County
Suffolk County Attorney Allison S. Cartwright announced she is running for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County. Cartwright is looking to build on her thirty-plus years of legal representation and management in the Clerk position, which oversees…
Wu Supports Avangrid’s New England Wind 1 Offshore Wind Proposal
Mayor Michelle Wu announced her support of Avangrid’s New England Wind 1 offshore wind proposal in response to the multi-state procurement for offshore wind power by Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. If Avangrid’s bid is selected by the state, this…
Councilor Flynn Calls for Hearing on Boston’s Pilot Program
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn filed a hearing order last week calling for a review of the Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Program in the City of Boston. The PILOT program was established to encourage large, tax-exempt, nonprofit institutions…
News Briefs
We Want To Hear From You The City of Boston is developing a five-year Consolidated Plan for an estimated $143 million in funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and we want to hear your thoughts…
St. John School Officials Announce Appointment of New Head of School
St. John School, a prominent institution in the heart of the North End of Boston, is delighted to announce the appointment of Ms. Annmarie Quezada as its first-ever Head of School. This new position has been created to steer St.…