Author: Peter Shanley

50 Stedman St. meeting proves contentious

Business displacement and abutter notification were two concerns raised during a contentious Boston Planning and Development (BPDA) meeting on the 50 Stedman St. project, which also had a contingent of attendees expressing support for the proposal. About 25 people were…

Taste of JP returns

The nonprofit ESAC will host the 23th annual Taste of JP on Nov. 15 at the Our Lady of the Annunciation Church in West Roxbury.          The event will allow guests to sample the offerings of more than 10 local…

Manning School looks to expand

The Manning Elementary School is looking to expand, adding a sixth grade for the next school year, according to Principal Ethan d’Ablemont Burnes. The school has sent Boston Public Schools a letter about its plan. BPS spokesperson Dan O’Brien said,…

Marijuana shop proposed for Hyde Square

A new company, Core Empowerment, is proposing to open up a recreational marijuana store in Hyde Square at 401A Centre St. Recreational marijuana stores have yet to open in Massachusetts despite voters approving a 2016 ballot question legalizing recreational marijuana…