Week in Review: Winter Street Sweeping Likely for South End

Check out our top stories of the week below (just click the link to see the full story):

Q&A: District 2 City Council Candidate Suzanne Lee: First-time candidate Suzanne Lee has a lengthy background in education and community activism, and an interesting personal story. A first generation immigrant, Lee grew up in the Grove Hall area of Roxbury/Dorchester, the child of garment and restaurant workers.

Resident Input Sought in City Council Redistricting: The Boston City Council’s Committee on Census & Redistricting held a City Hall meeting in May, but District 2 Councilor and Committee Chairman Bill Linehan said he wants more community input before altering any of the council boundaries.

Fifth Hubway Station Installed in the South End: All five of the South End’s bike sharing stations are now up and running, with the latest Hubway dock installed at the corner of Tremont and East Berkeley streets last week.

South End Considered for Winter Street Sweeping Program: The South End will see street sweeping during the colder months if the city goes forward with plans to expand its winter street sweeping pilot program to the neighborhood.

Report: Aquitaine Group Signs Deal on Rocca Space: Rumors surrounding the future of the Harrison Avenue restaurant formerly home to Rocca are true, according to South End blogger and foodie BosGuy.

U.S. Senate Candidate Tom Conroy Visits the South End: U. S. Senate candidate Tom Conroy will be in various locations around the South End today and tomorrow as part of a unique campaign that has taken him over 600 miles – all on foot.

PHOTOS: Blackstone Elementary Celebrates Back-to-School: Blackstone Elementary School welcomed students back to school on Thursday with an outdoor celebration that included games, face-painting, food and music. The first day of school for kids in grades 1-12 is Thursday, September 8.