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…
Month: August 2019
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…
Miguel Rosales Takes Home a Top Prize in 2019 Mayor’s Garden Contest
Beacon Hill resident Miguel Rosales took home first prize for the Shade garden category in Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s 2019 Garden Contest last week, tallying the second consecutive year he has been recognized in this self-described “citywide celebration of urban…
Walsh’s Movie Nights Continue
Families can enjoy activities such as face painting, balloon artists, slush treats, and prize giveaways sponsored by the Highland Street Foundation before watching some of their favorite movies on the big screen in local parks this month. Activities start at 7 p.m. with movies beginning…
Discover Boston’s Freedom Trail After Dark Lantern Tours Return in Sept.
Discover the Freedom Trail in after dark on the official Freedom Trail Lantern Tours. Freedom Trail Foundation announces the return of the unique Lantern Tours, offering visitors and residents the opportunity to experience the sinister history and mystery of the…
Boston Arts Festival at Christopher Columbus Park Sept. 7-8
Supporting Boston’s vibrant arts community, the Boston Arts Festival returns to the idyllic Christopher Columbus Park on Sept. 7-8, 2019. The 17th annual event will feature more than fifty local artists and fourteen Boston bands, showcasing a wide range of…