Special to the Times In a continued effort to revitalize the New Charles River Basin area, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) joined EF Education First (EF) on Wednesday, Aug. 13, to celebrate the completion of new tennis and…
Preserving Boston’s Historic Architecture : The Making of a Historic Iron Fence
Black iron fences are a staple in landmarked districts like the Back Bay and the South End, but their history and significance can often be overlooked, as well as the amount of work it takes to fabricate and restore them. …
BHAC Ruling on Garage Door Is Not the Standard Decision
In an atypical ruling, the Beacon Hill Architectural Commission (BHAC) voted unanimously to approve an application allowing the homeowner of 74 Chestnut St. to replace the cedar door of a coverless garage with one made of a composite wood product…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Your Input Sought on the Boston Common Master Plan The Boston Parks and Recreation Department (BPRD), in partnership with the Friends of the Public Garden (the Friends), is collecting public input about the future of the Boston Common through an…
Father John Unni Chosen as a 2019 Barr Fellow
Father John Unni, Pastor at St. Cecilia Parish on Belvidere Street, has been chosen as a 2019 Barr Fellow. “The Barr Foundation selects 12 exemplary civic leaders based on their personal qualities, organizational impact, and track record of collaboration to…
News Briefs
ParkARTS Watercolor Workshops Return in September Budding artists ages nine and up are invited to join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for its popular fall series of ParkARTS Watercolor Painting Workshops during the month of September at six Boston…