Petting a bird was one of the many experiences at the Myrtle Street Playground.
Month: June 2012
Motor Vehicle Uproots Tree Outside 20 West Cedar St.
A tree outside 20 West Cedar St. was uprooted by a passing vehicle Wednesday, according to Boston Police. An officer responded to the scene for a report of a motor vehicle accident and observed a large tree lying on the…
State Issues Blue-Green Algae Advisory for Charles River
The state has issued an advisory on the levels of blue-green algae in the Charles River that recommends limiting contact with river water and rinsing with fresh water should contact occur. According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH),…
Victorian Society in America New England Chapter to Hold Annual Preservation Awards Thursday
The Victorian Society in America New England Chapter will hold its Annual Preservation Awards ceremony at the West End Museum, 150 Staniford St., on Thursday, June 28, at 6 p.m. The Society traditionally acknowledges groups or individuals for the restoration…
The Fourth of July Celebration
This year’s Esplanade Fourth of July celebration will likely be one of the largest in recent years. The combination of great music and fireworks, hundreds of thousands of people joining together and entertainment beyond compare – and all of this…
Ave Bridge
In their own express lane are these two rowers as they glide across the Charles River by Mass. Ave Bridge.
Recalling a Visit to Mary Baker Eddy Library
Ten years ago, I traveled from my agrarian hometown in Washington State to the big city of Boston. After the trip, our local newspaper, the Tri-city Herald, ran an article on my excursion, probably to prove I’d survived the 6,000-mile…
The Sad State of Architecture in Boston
It’s exciting to look at the drawings of Millennium Partners’ skyscraper superimposed on the Filene’s hole. Its interesting shape and slender profile make it look like a building in 2012 should look—at least in conservative Boston. I wish the building…
Good Luck BHCA
The Beacon Hill Civic Association announced several weeks ago it is starting a fund for new tree guards on Charles Street . The goal is $90,000. This drive coincides with its 90th anniversary. Bob Owens and Alyson Lindsey are heading…
Eye and Ear Infirmary Solicits Public Feedback as It Eyes Campus Expansion
As the hospital begins exploring new options for the expansion of its campus, the Massachusetts Ear and Ear Infirmary (MEEI) is soliciting the public’s input at an informational meeting next week. Hospital spokesperson Jennifer Street said this new effort is…