WBUR radio reported: “Whether or not Boston wins its bid for Amazon, one thing is clear: The city is ambitious in wanting to bring in more big business. That can be a blessing and a curse, especially when it comes…
The Boston Globe reported: “UMass Boston students and staff can expect to pay more to park on campus, as some rates will increase by at least 50 percent at the end of the current semester, the university announced Friday. Currently,…
Some area residents have received letters via postal mail from the Walgreens store chain about changes at a local store: “… We’d like to inform you that your neighborhood Rite Aid store at 1100 Dorchester Avenue in Dorchester is now…
Last month, a news report by WBZ-TV, the local CBS affiliate in Boston, highlighted the civic engagement of many Dorchester residents. Civic engagement occurs in several ways, such as neighborhood associations. A partial list: Annapolis Neighborhood Association Ashmont Adams Neighborhood…
The University of Massachusetts has hired a real estate broker to sell the former Bayside Expo site. According to the Dorchester Reporter: “The University of Massachusetts will offer a select group of developers the chance to buy the former grounds…
Another Boston Boomerang Bags event is scheduled this weekend at the Stitch House on January 20th and 21st from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The event is to assemble more reusable bags as part of the local bag-share program. Mayor…
A brief note from Eileen, the Chair of the Planning Committee: “Hi! Attached please find the plans for the Tom English bar/Dorchester Market site that were filed with the City this week. I direct your attention to page 2 of…
The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services, along with the proponents of 951-959 Dorchester Ave, invites surrounding neighbors of this address to a meeting to discuss a proposal to build a 5-story mixed-use building with 38 residential units, a restaurant, and…
Looking for fresh, local produce? The Dorchester Winter Farmer’s Market, sponsored by Codman Square Neighborhood Council and the Codman Square Health Center, will operate Saturdays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, beginning January 27th at The Great Hall in Codman…
