NABB Homelessness Forum Returns to Copley BPL
The fourth annual Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay (NABB) Homelessness Task Force Educational Forum returned Wednesday, Sept. 27, to the Copley Branch of the Boston Public Library’s Rabb Hall. This year’s program, called “Model Strategies to Prevent Homelessness and…
Neighbors Fear That Harvard Club Redevelopment Project Could Set Dangerous Zoning Precedent
A number of neighbors on hand for a city-sponsored public meeting held virtually on Tuesday, Oct. 3, to discuss the planned redevelopment of the Harvard Club of Boston site in the Back Bay expressed their deep concern that a mechanism…
News in Brief
Jazz Along the Charles’ Set for Saturday, Oct. 7 Celebrity Series of Boston opens its 2023/24 performance season with the return of “Jazz Along the Charles” – a free jazz event open to all, featuring more than 100 musicians in…
Next BBAC Meeting Set for October 11 on Zoom
The next Back Bay Architectural Commission meeting is scheduled for October 11, at 5 p.m. The meeting will only be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in the meeting by going to: https://zoom.Us/j/99710269655 or calling 301-715-8592 and…
Beacon Hill’s Mark Kiefer Draws From Personal Experience for His First Feature Film
While discussing “Pacific Coast,” his first feature-length film, Beacon Hill resident Mark Kiefer readily admits that Liam, one of its central characters, has a personal epiphany that mirrors Kiefer’s own decision to pursue a career in moviemaking after spending the…
Aid to Ukraine Must Be Approved Forthwith
The entire country (with the exception of those whose goal is to cause anarchy and chaos) breathed a sigh of relief thanks to the last-minute passage by the House and Senate of a bill to fund the government for 45…
Tim Wakefield
We just wish to say a few words to acknowledge the passing this week of Tim Wakefield, the former Red Sox pitcher, who passed away suddenly this week from brain cancer. Beyond his remarkable success as a Major League pitcher…
Letters to the Editor
The Berklee Bike Lane Dear Editor, Mayor Wu met with the Ellis Neighborhood Association last Tuesday at the Revolution Hotel. Prior to the meeting, seventy questions and concerns were submitted by association members that were later reduced to a manageable…
Swings for Unity Annual Golf Fundraiser
Proposal Presented for Student-Housing At Sheraton Tower
A proposal to transform one of the two towers comprising the Sheraton Boston Hotel in the Back Bay from temporary into permanent student housing for Northeastern University was the topic at hand during a virtual meeting sponsored by the Boston…
Charlesbank Landing Receives Gift of $5 Million From Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation
Special to the Sun On Saturday, Sept. 23 at their annual Moondance Gala, the Esplanade Association (EA) publicly announced, and garnered more, major support for Charlesbank Landing on the Esplanade. This once-in-a-generation project will transform more than two dormant acres…