On Saturday, April 8, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Upstairs Downstairs Home at 69 Charles St. invites you to join in their fourth annual Easter Egg Basket give-away. While supplies last, close your eyes and select a magic egg…
Month: April 2023
Neighbors Object to Proposed PDA for Redevelopment of Harvard Club Site in the Back Bay
A plan to redevelop the site of the Harvard Club of Boston into residential housing might require the creation of the first Planned Development Area (PDA) in the Back Bay Historic District – an idea that doesn’t sit well with…
Construction Update: North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead Through April 15
This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work and changes to traffic configurations beyond those described below. Scheduled Work •…
Aquarium Offering Exclusive Harbor Seal Encounters
The New England Aquarium is now offering special encounters with its resident Atlantic harbor seals, a chance for guests to take part in training sessions. The daily programs provide an exclusive inside-the-exhibit experience. Guests can learn about these marine mammals’…
Neighborhood Roundup
WECA Meeting Set for April 13 at Amy Lowell Apartments The West End Civic Association (WECA) will hold its next meeting in person on Thursday, April 13, at 6 p.m. in the Community Room at Amy Lowell Apartments at 65…
Park Supporters Prepare for Annual Green & White Event
As the weather warms and buds begin to bloom, the Friends of the Public Garden prepares for its signature springtime event, The Green & White, to be held on Friday, May 5, at The Newbury Hotel Boston. The Green &…
Happy Ramadan, Easter, And Passover
One of the things that we take for granted as Americans is our freedom to worship — or not to worship — as we see fit. What brings this thought to mind is the plethora of religious-oriented observances that are…
Good Luck, Mr. Eng – You’ll Need It
Governor Maura Healey last week announced the appointment of Phillip Eng as the next General Manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). Eng is an engineer with nearly 40 years of experience in transportation, including serving as the President…