Bennington Street, from Day Square to Central Square, was closed to traffic during the City of Boston’s Open Streets on September 15.
Category: News
HVNA Listens to Presentation about a Homer Street Project
At its monthly meeting last week, the Harbor View Neighborhood Association (HVNA) heard about a project that, if approved, would lead to the construction of two triple-deckers at 82-84 Homer Street.As part of the proposal, the existing two-family home at…
Proposed Bennington St. Restaurant Vehemently Opposed Again at Meeting
Last Thursday, the City hosted another abutters meeting regarding a proposed restaurant called El Parche that would open at 636-638 Bennington Street, and once again, residents made it clear they did not want it.The applicants are seeking a beer, wine,…
Santa Fe Burrito Grill looks to Add Outdoor Seating and Legalize Take-out
At this month’s Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association (JPNA) meeting, attendees heard plans from Santa Fe Burrito Grill to introduce outdoor seating and legalize take-out at its restaurant located at 303 Sumner St.Attorney Derric Small, who presented the plans to the…
Eastie Students Participate in Save the Harbor/Save the Bay Free Harbor Island Cruises
Special to the Times-Free PressThis summer over 6,000 youth, teens and families joined Save the Harbor/Save the Bay for free harbor island cruises to Georges and Spectacle Islands, including 176 kids and teens from East Boston.“We had some very hot…
OHNC Supports Multiple Proposals at Monthly Meeting
On Monday, the Orient Heights Neighborhood Council (OHNC) held its monthly meeting, at which attendees supported a few proposals, including a development project on Bennington Street and a request to upgrade a license from an establishment also on Bennington Street.…
News in Brief
JPNA Hosts yard Sale & Free Stuff Weekend!The Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association invites all Jeffries Point residents to participate in the Jeffries Point Yard Sale and Free Stuff Weekend! On Saturday, September 21st, residents are invited to hold Yard Sales…
ARPA Funding to Benefit First Time Homebuyers and Small Businesses
Special to the Times-Free PressMayor Michelle Wu joined members of the Boston City Council, the Boston Housing Authority (BHA), the Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOH), and the Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion (OEOI), to announce the allocation of a…
Eversource recognized as Tree Line USA Utility by Arbor Day Foundation
Special to the Times-Free PressAs a testament to its continued commitment to environmental stewardship and ensuring electric reliability for customers, Eversource has been named a Tree Line USA utility by the Arbor Day Foundation in all three states where the…
Salesian B&GC Annual Swing Fore Kids Golf Tournament on Sept. 23
The Salesian Boys & Girls Club 6th Annual Swing Fore Kids Golf Tournament on Monday, September 23, 2024, at the Winthrop Golf Club, 453 Main Street, Winthrop.Our annual golf tournament is a major Salesian Boys & Girls Club fundraiser. We…