Last Live Jazz Concert Tuesday Night at South End Library
Catch a performance by the former lead guitarist of The Temptations, Marvin Gayne and Aretha Franklin. South End Patch News
Jazz at South End Library Tuesday Night
Find out what's happening right here in the neighborhood on Tuesday, August 14, 2013. South End Patch News
Jazz at South End Library Tuesday Night
Find out what's happening right here in the neighborhood on Tuesday, August 13, 2013. South End Patch News
I-93 South to Close Tuesday Night
By: Bret Silverberg Maintenance on Interstate 93 will require transportation officials to close the expressway through Boston on certain Tuesd South End Patch News
Twice Monthly I-93 Overnight Closures to Begin Tuesday
Maintenance on Interstate 93 will require transportation officials to close the expressway through Boston two times per month beginning Tuesday on the northbound side. Traffic on I-93 northbound will be detoured off the expressway at exit 16, Southampton Street, and directed along surface streets beginning Tuesday, June 18 at 11 p.m. and ending Wednesday, June 19 at 5 a.m., according to a state Department of Transportation press statement. Traffic may re-enter I-93 northbound at the Haymarket on-ramp. Traffic headed toward Route 1 northbound (Tobin Bridge) should stay on surface roads and access the Route 1 northbound on-ramp at City Square, according to the statement. Work will include tunnel wall and sign washing, drain clearing and maintenance, as well as maintenance of electrical and communications systems. The next closure will be on the southbound side of I-93 the night of July 2 into July 3. Following that will be another closure on the northbound side the night of July 16 into July 17. SOUTH END PATCH: Facebook | Twitter | E-mail Updates South End Patch
Some Boston Historical Sites Closed Tuesday
Some of Boston’s historical sites were closed on Tuesday following the bombing at the Boston Marathon. “Due to heightened security, the Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center and USS Constitution are closed for April 16, 2013,” representatives from the Boston Historical Park service posted on the department’s Facebook page. The USS Constitution Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to the site’s Facebook page. In addition, the Bunker Hill Monument was closed for climbing on Tuesday. The Faneuil Hall Visitor Center is open Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; however, guided tours are cancelled, according to the National Park Service. The Boston Tea Party Ship and museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday. The Paul Revere House is open Tuesday until 5:15 p.m. “We are grateful that our spring bulbs are blooming and we are delighted to see Marathoners and their families at our site today,” Paul Revere House representatives wrote on the site’s Facebook page. The Old North Church appeared to be open on Tuesday, although the museum did close early on Monday after the bombing. The church’s Rev. Stephen Ayres had this to say on the church Facebook page: “The steeple where two lanterns were courageously hung two hundred and thirty eight years ago. The steeple that gave birth to Patriot’s Day and the tradition of the Boston Marathon. Assaults on our freedom cut deeply here at Old North Church. We will be keeping our lanterns lit and facing the Boston Marathon finish line to honor the innocent victims.” Most major Boston museums are open on Tuesday, with several offering free admission. The Museum of Fine Arts is offering free admission to all of its galleries and special exhibitions. Drop-in programs, including art-making activities, tours and story hours for families and children, are also going on as usual. The Institute of Contemporary Art is also open free to all visitors on Tuesday, with free school vacation activities going on as scheduled. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic events that occurred yesterday during the Boston Marathon and our thoughts go out to the runners, friends, families, first responders, and all those impacted,” ICA officials wrote on the museum’s website. “[…] Heightened security measures are in place to ensure the safety of our visitors and staff. As always, we hope the museum will offer a place of community and reflection.” The Boston Children’s Museum is also open Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Museum staff posted an article about helping children deal with tragedy on their blog. South End Patch
Boston Public Schools Closed Tuesday
Spring arrives later this week, but one last winter storm has forced Boston schools closed on Tuesday. “The latest forecasts show Boston could see 8 inches of snowfall with the expectation for freezing rain, ice, and sleet throughout the morning’s commute. Residents and commuters should expect very slow traffic as the City’s plowing operations continue throughout Tuesday morning. For commuters coming into Boston tomorrow, public transportation will be the best route,” wrote the Mayor’s office in a Monday night press release. While schools are closed, Boston’s Youth and Families Centers will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.. A parent or guardian of kids 12 and under must sign a short form before dropping their child off. “Residents with weather-related questions or concerns should call the Mayor’s 24-Hour Hotline at 617-635-4500, or contact us via Twitter using @NotifyBoston. Residents should also visitwww.cityofboston.gov/snow for latest updates and to submit requests and find information online,” read the statement. South End Patch
Albany Street Project Community Meeting Slated for Tuesday
Due to the large change in scope in Normandy Real Estate Partner’s Albany Street project, the Boston Redevelopment Authority will hold a community meeting on Tuesday for South End residents. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Project Place (1145 Washington St – Suite 2) on Feb. 26th. The developer of the Albany Street site was first approved in 2010 to build two hotels and a parking lot at 275 Albany Street. That plan changed the first time in the summer of 2012 to become half hotel, half residential, and the developer is now seeking to change the project to two new residential buildings. The applicant, BH Normandy 275 Albany Street LLC, is scheduled to appear before the full BRA on the project changes on Thursday, March 14 at 5:45 p.m. in Boston City Hall’s Room 900. The previously approved project featured two buildings, one a hotel with up to 325 rooms and one housing 220 residential units, according to a filing with the BRA. “However, given current market conditions, the applicant was unable to secure a hotel operator despite diligent efforts to do so,” according to the filing. The new proposal includes up to 220 residential units in the building on the north end of the site at 275 Albany St., identified as the “Traveler Structure.” The second building, located on the south end of the site and called the “East Berkeley Structure,” would feature up to 180 residential units in the second building. The total number of units would not exceed 380. Parking has also been increased from 165 to 180 spaces. The developer has also increased the amount of space on the site accessible by the public, from no less than 15 percent of the property to no less than 20 percent. SOUTH END PATCH: Facebook | Twitter | E-mail Updates South End Patch
Boston’s Parking Ban Will Be Lifted at 6 p.m. Tuesday Night
The city announced on Tuesday afternoon that due to recent strides made in snow removal from city streets, Boston’s snow emergency parking ban would be lifted at 6 p.m. Tuesday night. “Our snow removal teams did great work throughout the night last night,” Mayor Menino said. “Our crews will be out there all day and again tonight as we continue to widen roads, make our schools safe for students, and respond to residents’ concerns about residential areas.” Those who parked their cars in garages during the snow emergency have until 8 p.m. to move them before reduced rates expire. The city also announced certain streets will continue to be specified as “No Parking” while crews continue to remove snow. The mayor also announced on Tuesday that Boston Public Schools would reopen on Wednesday. Snow Removal ProgressThrough the city’s concentrated snow removal efforts on Monday night, the mayor’s office reported that 1,350 truck loads of snow were removed from roadways, and 70 streets were reached for snow removal during the overnight shift. Inspectional Services issued 350 citations between midnight and 7 a.m. for snow-related violations. The city is currently utilizing several snow farms, including at Marine Industrial Park, Reservation Road in Hyde Park and Columbus Avenue, next to 1542 Columbus. If you have snow conditions or violations to report, you can reach the mayor’s office at 617-635-4500. South End Patch
Boston Public Schools CLOSED on Tuesday, February 12
Boston Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday due to the continued cleanup of the blizzard of 2013 that dropped more than 20 inches on Boston’s neighborhoods. Mayor Thomas Menino made the announcement first over his official twitter account. “Boston Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, February 12,” he tweeted. Boston Public Schools are also closed next week for Febrary break. SOUTH END PATCH: Facebook | Twitter | E-mail Updates South End Patch