Month: September 2021
Friends of the Public Garden’s 50th Anniversary Art Installation
“What Do We Have in Common?” – a new park-wide art installation to mark the Friends of the Public Garden’s 50th anniversary – opened on the Boston Common on Wednesday, Sept. 22 – one year later than originally planned. But…
Developer Details Plans for Government Center Garage Site
As part of the latest, revised plans for the ongoing redevelopment of the Government Center Garage, a single life sciences building is now planned for the east parcel of the project site, instead of three buildings as previously proposed, along…
Beacon Hill/Back Bay Gain Six Acres of Tree Canopy
If you think you’re seeing more trees around Back Bay and Beacon Hill than you did just a few years ago, it’s not just your imagination. Between 2014 and 2019, the Back Bay/Beacon Hill tree canopy had a net gain…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Beacon Hill Meet and Greet on Monday, October 4th Come join us for friendship and neighborhood networking at our next Beacon Hill Meet & Greet on Monday, October 4th, at 6pm, at the Paramount at 44 Charles Street. See you…
Personal Property Appraiser Gets Rare Glimpse Into World of Fine Art and Antiques
As CEO and founder of Manzi Personal Property Appraisers, David Manzi has seen fine artwork and rare antiques that would make any museum curator envious, but these coveted items are part of private collections that only a privileged few, like…
Mayor’s Pumpkin Carving Contest Begins Oct. 12
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department has announced it will be celebrating the spooky season with Mayor Janey’s Pumpkin Carving Contest featuring a grand prize provided by the Farm Families who own Cabot Creamery Co-operative. Mayor Kim Janey recognizes the…
Flynn endorses Murphy for At-Large Council Seat
South Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn – who also represents Chinatown, the South End, Bay Village, Fort Point, Downtown, and parts of Beacon Hill and Back Bay – has endorsed Erin Murphy to be Boston’s next At-Large City Councilor, the…
Iron Workers Local 7 Endorse Essaibi George for Mayor
Iron Workers Local 7 announced their endorsement of At-Large City Councilor in her candidacy for Mayor of Boston, the seventh union to back Essaibi George in this race. Local 7 represents more than 3,600 workers specializing in bridge, structural, ornamental,…
Pressley Endorses Halbert for City Council At-Large
David Halbert’s Campaign for Boston City Council At-Large is proud announced this week it has earned the endorsement of progressive champion, policymaker, and community leader, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley. Congresswoman Pressley represents the MA-07 Congressional District, which covers three quarters of…