Local news from Boston neighborhoods
The Zoning Board of Appeal on Tuesday approved plans by the owner of the parking lot at 372 Neponset Ave. in Dorchester to replace it with a four-story, ten-unit apartment building with 13 parking spaces. The post McGonagle’s parking lot to make way for apartments appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Funding is tight in Boston’s public schools (BPS), with budget cuts forcing layoffs for more than 500 teachers as rising costs, flat revenues, and the loss of federal funding has put a hole in the city’s budget. The post Private donors lift select BPS schools; most lag well behind appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Dorchester’s Dr. Lianne Hughes-Odom, the principal at Dorchester’s Oliver Wendell Holmes K-6 Innovation School, will be honored by the Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation on Wed., Oct. 21 at an event in Kensington, NH, where she will receive the Harriet R. Lewis Gutsy Young Leader award for her work at the school. The post Holmes School principal Hughes-Odom to be honored as Gutsy Young Leader appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
If police criminalists had found three gunshot residue particles on Keith Williams after Dawnn Jaffier crumpled to the street, a fatal gunshot wound to her head during the 2014 J'Ouvert parade, that would have been enough for prosecutors to use during Williams's murder trial. But the expert found just two, prosecutors failed to explain to the jury why that was still enough proof of Williams's guilt and so Williams deserves a new trial, the Supreme Judicial Court ruled Tuesday. The post SJC orders new trial for man convicted of murdering Dawnn Jaffier at 2014 J’Ouvert parade appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
A 21-year-old Dorchester man has been charged with second-degree murder after Boston Police said he deliberately struck and killed a person riding a scooter in Grove Hall last Saturday afternoon (July 25). The post Man, 21, charged with murder in Grove Hall scooter crash appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Adding package theft to city's 311 system can help us track problem, writes Cara Gillis. The post What to do about the package theft that plagues our neighborhood? appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Two people were killed and several others wounded in a flurry of night-time shootings in Roxbury and Dorchester during the late hours of Sat., July 4 and early morning of Sunday, July 5...
Artificial intelligence has made it easier than ever for scammers to impersonate loved ones, government officials, and trusted businesses, Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden warned residents on Tuesday during a fraud prevention workshop in Dorchester...
A federal jury acquitted Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins of extortion charges Wednesday, September 2, following a trial in the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse in Boston. Tompkins had been charged with two counts of extortion related to...
The shooting death of an 18-year-old woman found inside a Mattapan home earlier this month has been ruled a homicide, Boston Police said Thursday. The post Death of 18-year-old woman in Mattapan home ruled a homicide appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
A security guard's request that a large group of people outside Little Haiti International Cuisine on Hyde Park Avenue leave because it was too late for them to get in ended in a mass shooting that left five people shot, one fatally. The post Haitian restaurant in Hyde Park could learn next week whether it can re-open following mass shooting outside appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
The latest Fraud Fighters workshop took place at the East Boston Senior Center Wednesday with about 50 older adults in attendance, Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced. DA Hayden along with members of his office and Metro Credit Union spoke...
The Revere City Council is asking for mitigation funding to replace the windows at the Beachmont Elementary School due to the increase in aircraft noise and traffic from Logan Airport. Last week, Councillor-at-Large Joanne McKenna filed a motion asking that...
For the third year in a row, the Boston Police have acquired and deployed social media surveillance technology without obtaining approval from the Boston City Council in apparent defiance of a 2021 ordinance requiring them to do so. The post Councillor Culpepper raises alarm over new police surveillance tools appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
The governor blamed President Donald Trump for rising gas prices, citing the U.S. war with Iran. The post Healey proposes two-month gas tax suspension appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
After a recount completed Thursday, Sept. 10, at City Hall, Sen. William Brownsberger won his reelection bid by 35 votes of more than 24,000 ballots cast. The incumbent beat out Daniel Lander, a former senior policy advisor to Mayor Michelle...
Mayor Michelle Wu and other city officials discussed their latest approach to managing traffic and parking in and around Franklin Park and White Stadium at a public meeting in Roxbury on Tuesday evening. The post Mayor Wu: Neighbors can opt-in or out of White Stadium parking plan appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Flanked by law enforcement officials, Gov. Maura Healey last Thursday (Sept. 10) accepted a slew of endorsements from public safety-aligned organizations in her bid for reelection. The post Healey gains endorsement from four police unions appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Voter information guides will begin landing in mailboxes this week and the state’s top election official says voters should read all 88 pages because the ballot questions they will decide will affect their lives in “real ways.” The post Voters have 8 weeks to read up on the election’s 9 ballot questions appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
The dinner was an annual event with a small group of people (about 50) who have been involved with former US Attorney General Eric Holder, who heads up the National Democratic Redistricting Committee. The post A little bit of local news for you, Mr. President appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
The meeting, scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m., will include a presentation by the development team followed by questions and comments from the public. The post Public meeting on Carney redevelopment set for Oct. 19 appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
The Zoning Board of Appeal on Tuesday approved a three-story, ten-unit rear addition to an existing Second Empire-style building at 24 Mt. Everett St. in Dorchester with 16 parking spaces that neighbors railed against when it was first proposed as a four-story, 16-unit addition with no parking a couple years ago. The post Board approves addition of ten apartments to six-unit Second Empire-style building on Mount Everett Street appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
The Zoning Board of Appeal on Tuesday unanimously approved a developer's plans to build a five-story, 24-unit condo building on what is now a vacant lot filled with trees and ledge between the Cedar Grove Cemetery and Granite Avenue. The post Board approves 25-condo building atop ledge on Granite Avenue appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
The City of Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund has officially announced the debut of the Revere Affordable Homeownership Buydown Program (RAHBP), which will offer up to $75,000-$200,000 in support to income-eligible Revere residents seeking to become first-time homebuyers purchasing properties...
A proposal to build 20 new condos at 2062 Dorchester Ave. won approval from the Boston Planning Department board on Sept. 17. The post 20-unit condo building near Ashmont gets the green light from city planners appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Mayor Michelle Wu joined Lt. Governor Driscoll, St. Francis House, the Planning Office for Urban Affairs (POUA), MassHousing, state and local elected officials, residents, and community partners to celebrate the grand opening of 41 LaGrange Street, a new 19-story affordable...
The city’s Planning Department will hold joint-Impact Advisory Group (IAG) and -public meeting virtually on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 6 p.m., to discuss a residential development with ground-floor retail project proposed for 222 Friend St. in the West End. KS...
The latest, revised plans for the redevelopment of the former Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (BFIT) campus in the South End now propose apartments, instead of senior housing. Continuum Development is currently pitching a project for 41 Berkeley St. comprising...
A vintage green vase, a purple leather jacket from the ‘80s, and a handmade violin from the 1900s are just a few of the items that artist Shayna Engelbrecht will offer customers when her thrift shop, Blue Orchard, opens next month at 659 Gallivan Blvd. The post ‘Funky’ vintage items will be on offer at the soon-to-open Blue Orchard shop appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Dorchester native Arlene Baldwin hosted an event last Saturday (Sept. 19) at City Hall where Black women talked about their experiences with alopecia, hair loss, and wigs. The post ‘We are a movement’: Dorchester native hosts event to raise awareness for alopecia appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Mayor Michelle announced the appointment of Emily Knight as the City of Boston’s new Economic Development Chief. Knight will begin serving in the role on October 19, 2026. A longtime Boston resident, Knight has spent her career at the intersection...
The massive build-out of data centers recently has aroused the wrath of the American public across the political spectrum. However, this backlash has highlighted a sharp disconnect in modern society: On the one hand, we expect technology to provide us...
Boston Logan International Airport welcomes 43 million travelers a year and soon, each one will be greeted by a voice that captures the spirit of Massachusetts and New England. The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced the launch of Voice of...
Eversource has reached a major milestone in its statewide smart meter rollout, installing its 500,000th smart meter in Massachusetts as the energy company continues bringing the technology and its benefits to customers across the state. The energy company is approximately...
Running a small business means making every dollar count, especially when it comes to marketing. That’s why I am paying close attention to the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act now being considered on Beacon Hill. There is no question that consumer privacy matters. Businesses have a responsibility to safeguard customer information, and I believe most small business owners support reasonable privacy protections that give consumers transparency and meaningful control over their personal data. The post Legislators need to weigh balance between privacy laws and small business growth appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Emily Knight, a Roslindale resident who has led The Engine as president and CEO, will begin her duties on Oct. 19. The post Wu taps innovation executive Knight as new economic development chief appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
The City of Boston Zoning Commission this week adopted new zoning for Small Clean Energy Infrastructure to comply with the Massachusetts State Climate Act. This new zoning establishes a ‘Consolidated Local Permitting process’ in line with State law and Boston’s...
The City of Boston Zoning Commission this week adopted new zoning for Small Clean Energy Infrastructure to comply with the Massachusetts State Climate Act. This new zoning establishes a ‘Consolidated Local Permitting process’ in line with State law and Boston’s...
The North End desperately needs trees To the Editor, We are residents of the North End. The North End desperately needs trees. North End needs literally 1,000 trees. Yes, 1,000 trees. Excellent times to plant trees: Fall and Spring. For...
Clean water advocates gathered on the Charles River Esplanade for a rally demanding sewage-free rivers. Combined sewer overflows (CSOs) are a major source of pollution in the Charles and Mystic Rivers and are becoming more frequent due to intense rainstorms...
July was THE hottest month on record in the U.S. For anyone who still doubts that we are in the beginning stages of an epic transformation of our climate, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released data that...
More than 50 Tufts incoming first-year students are volunteering to help Clean Water Action expand waste-free dining in Jamaica Plain. The students, part of the Tufts SHAPE program, will be canvassing neighbors and downtown business owners to build awareness of...
Aerial survey observers with the New England Aquarium sighted more than 2,000 animals during a recent flight over the Northeast Canyons and Seamount Marine National Monument, showcasing the area’s extraordinary biodiversity. Scientists with the Aquarium’s Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean...
Given its location on Boston’s waterfront, the New England Aquarium is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, experiencing flooding during storm surges, king tides, and other extreme weather. Since 2019, the Aquarium has been among those leading the...
Two more wins for RHS boys soccer The Revere High boys soccer team ran its winning streak to four games with a pair of victories last week. Last Tuesday the Patriots hosted Greater Boston League (GBL) foe Lynn English and...
Erika Cheever, forever known to Revere High School sports fans as the rising freshman star on the 2016-17 NEC champion girls basketball team that won its first 18 games of the season and ascended to the No. 1 ranking in...
The Revere High School football team traded touchdowns early, but Beverly took command over the final three quarters to deal the Patriots a 35-16 defeat Saturday at Hurd Stadium. Revere junior running back Reda Atoui matched Beverly’s first score with...
The East Boston High School football team trekked over to Clemente Field in the Fenway last Friday evening and got pummeled by the Boston Latin Wolfpack 35-6. At halftime, Latin lead 28-0. Having a good game for Latin was Sammy...
On a lively Wednesday night at East Boston Memorial, St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguer Bernard Mack Sanchez took the mound for the Boston Baseball Association (BBA) Fall League. Coming off an arm injury, Sanchez has chosen this league as a...
The neighboring rivals never gave an inch to each other, and the result was what one might expect, a 1-1 tie between East Boston and Chelsea in boys soccer action Friday, September 11 at East Boston Memorial Stadium. Bob Marra...
With Revere trailing 6-0 in the second quarter and Quincy threatening inside the Revere 5-yard line, coach Lou Cicatelli knew he needed someone to step up and make a key defensive play. Reda Atoui responded with back-to-back gems that completely...
RHS boys soccer claims two wins The Revere High boys soccer team earned a pair of victories this past week, defeating Greater Boston League (GBL) rival Chelsea and non-league opponent Bishop Fenwick. In last Tuesday’s 2-1 win at Chelsea, the...
For us, a stockpile of pantry treats began with our introduction to the Freshé line of tuna and salmon meals, which combined legumes, vegetables, fish, and a promise of high quality and sustainability. Each tin provides a complete, high-protein meal...
Hawksmoor, the London steakhouse group founded by childhood friends Will Beckett and Huw Gott in 2006, opens its first Boston restaurant on September 8 at 15 Necco Street in Fort Point. The 280-seat restaurant includes a main dining room, two...
This is a great time of year to add salads to your menu. However, with the recent recalls of lettuce, some of you might be dodging this option. Let us remind you that there are salads from all over the...
If you‘re responsible for providing food for your home dining table, you have three levels of work to consider. The easiest level is ordering or bringing home takeout food prepared elsewhere; the next level is homemade food from scratch; and...
We’ve always been surprised that dining spots that serve espresso drinks and ice cream don’t have affogatos on their dessert or after-dinner drink menus. We hope that as these traditional Italian drinks gain traction on social media, the hospitality industry...
Dine Out Boston® is back for its summer edition from August 1-15, 2026. Presented by Meet Boston, and in partnership with the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism and new sponsor Toast, this two-week culinary celebration features close to 200...
Special to the Regional Review Dine Out Boston® is back for its summer edition until August 15, 2026. Presented by Meet Boston, and in partnership with the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism and new sponsor Toast, this two-week culinary...
Presented by Meet Boston in partnership with the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism and new sponsor Toast, Dine Out Boston allows diners to visit their choice of 200-plus participating restaurants for special menus, promotional deals, and prices...
If Angel Monét Ledbetter-Glaude can’t say it with music, her puppets will fill in the gaps. Monét, 58, and her son, Dominic, 26, are just hitting their stride with two puppets named ‘Beautiful’ and ‘Boogie’ coming off their fourth successful House of Inspiration (HOI) Family Music and Arts Festival in Almont Park this summer...
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum will continue its Fall 2026 Weekend Concert Series with three performances in October. This ten-concert autumn season curated by Abrams Curator of Music George Steel is held on select Sundays at 1:30 pm and runs...
On Beacon Hill, history lives behind nearly every brick façade. But 54 Pinckney Street holds a particularly intimate place in Boston’s literary past. Before The Scarlet Letter made Nathaniel Hawthorne one of America’s most celebrated authors, he lived at 54...
Pause near the corner of Chestnut and Charles Streets on any given Monday evening this fall, and you will likely hear the bright sounds of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” “Java Jive,” or “Charlie and the MTA.” The Apollo Club of...
SoWa Artists Guild’s September events continue The 40th annual South End Open Studios will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19, and Sunday, Sept. 20, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and the final SoWa Sunday of the month will be held Sept...
The Artists Group of Charlestown held its annual Art In The Park show, on Saturday, September 12, in Charlestown’s City Square Park. More photos will be in next weeks issue...
The much-awaited North End Historical Museum, 3 Prince Street on the Freedom Trail is now open to the public, Tuesdays through Sunday from 10:30am to 5pm. Visitors can view an array of yesteryear of a community that had three changes...
Fifty years ago, as a young student at UMass Boston, I enrolled in Professor Connie Veenendaal’s course on American poetry. I had no talent for poetry but thoroughly enjoyed and remember how she guided us through an exploration of American poetry and encouraged us to pursue our own poetics. The post ‘Leading Out to the Sun’ – Poet Connie Veenendaal turns 102 appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
The Rev. Trey Garland, the 14th rector of the Parish of All Saints, Ashmont, is a travelin’ man...
Rosh Hashanah: A Cosmic Accounting — For Jews Only, or All Creation? To the Editor, My eyes flutter open in a haze, and before I can wipe away the sleep, the sky over the harbor is doing something I don’t...