A 38-year-old Quincy woman was arrested last Tuesday after she allegedly vandalized the Robert Gould Shaw Memorial with yellow paint, Boston Police said. Rosemine Occean was charged with willful and malicious destruction of city property. At about 4:10 p.m. on July 31, Area A-1 officers responded to a call for a person vandalizing a...
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Monthly Archives: August 2012
Diner En Blanc: Whereabouts of City’s Hottest Dinner Party Remains a Secret
When Dîner en Blanc comes to Boston on Thursday, Aug. 16, a secret location in the city will be transformed into the site of an elegant dinner party for 1,000 fortunate guests, none of whom will know the pop-up soiree’s whereabouts beforehand. The self-described “très chic picnic imported from Paris,” Dîner en Blanc will...
Roof Replacement Planned for West End Branch Library
The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, located at 151 Cambridge St., will undergo building improvements in August. The branch will receive a new roof – a process that necessitates the temporary closure of the branch. The temporary closure period will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 10. Roof work will...
Blackstone’s Marks 30 Years
Blackstone’s of Beacon Hill (46 Charles Street) celebrates its thirtieth anniversary this year. Each month from now through December will include a different event or promotion. “For August we have chosen to celebrate with one of our oldest vendors, Vera Bradley, who also celebrates their thirtieth anniversary in August,” says Jennifer Hill co-owner of...
Bicycling Boston; Becoming the Green and Healthy Thing to Do
The announcement last week by Mayor Menino that the city is allowing the addition of another 400 Hubway bicycles at an additional number of stops in more than several neighborhoods. The additional bicycles and stands will make it easier and easier for tourists and residents and for visitors to Boston who want to bike...
Police Briefs 07-31-2012
Larceny (Bicycle) 07/17/12 – A victim reported that sometime between 11 p.m. on July 16 and 7 a.m. on July 17, unknown person(s) stole his dark grey Citizens bike, which was locked to a lamppost at Joy and Myrtle streets. Incidents July 17 3 Walnut St. – Parking Violation Garden Street – Motor Vehicle...