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City Council Votes for 6 Year Extension of BRA’s Urban Renewal Powers

The Boston City Council voted 10-3 this week to approve a six-year extension of controversial urban renewal powers by the Boston Redevelopment Authority. The special authority covers 14 districts throughout the city, including the Downtown Waterfront, West End, Government Center and North Station area. The length of the extension was reduced from the ten years the Read More…

Obituary: Grace Caiani of Boston’s North End

CAIANI, Grace A. (Micciche) Age 89, of Boston’s North End, passed away on August 31, 2016. She was the beloved daughter of the late Louis and Carmela (Simonelli) Micciche; Loving mother of Diane Caiani of Boston and Vincent Caiani and his wife Mary of Quincy; and dear sister of Anthony Micciche of Boston, the late Read More…

Thursday’s Guide: Zipline Opens, Safety Meeting, Rent Priced by T Map, North Square Oyster Sign Up

Hello, June! Things to know for Thursday Events for Thursday, June 1st 10:30am Children’s Garden Reading Party at North End Library. Celebrate the joy of stories and reading at the 12th Annual Agrippina Fagone Scaduto Bender Garden Party, featuring storyteller Big Joe, who will entertain with his laugh-out-loud-funny, adventurous tales! Located at 25 Parmenter Street, more information. 10:30am Mahjong Read More…