Month: February 2026
Remembering Rose Brigade founder China Altman
By Dan Murphy China Altman, a longtime Back Village resident who died Feb. 2 at age 93 in hospice care at Massachusetts General Hospital, could never have imagined the Rose Brigade she established nearly four decades ago to tend to…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Bricks & Bubbles Buzz – Three Reasons You Want to be a Part of This 1. Because The Best Part of Beacon Hill Is Its People! Beacon Hill has that rare magic of a small town feel tucked inside a…
Neighborhood Roundup
Nichols House Museum to offer upcoming tours The 1804 Nichols House Museum at 55 Mount Vernon St. was home to an early 20th-century family of artists and activists, along with their domestic staff. The house was preserved as a museum…
BHAC Makes Design Progress on Project Proposed for Charles and Cambridge Streets
By Dan Murphy The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission unanimously denied without prejudice an ambitious redevelopment project planned for the site at the intersection of Charles and Cambridge streets, which is now home to CVS Pharmacy, during the commission’s monthly public…
The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Announces its 2026 Winter Programming Lineup
Special to the Times The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy announced its 2026 winter programmatic lineup, featuring interactive light displays, seasonal attractions, and new family-friendly experiences designed to bring energy, wonder, and community to Downtown Boston throughout the cold-weather months. Continuing…
Chef Girshman joins Nine
Special to the Times The nine restaurant is thrilled to welcome Kevin Girshman as the new Chef de Cuisine. Girshman will be joining the staff on March 3, from Chicago’s renowned culinary scene. Girshman credits Marcos Campos as a pivotal…
Downtown Boston Records Region’s Fastest Office-market Recovery Rate
By Times staff Downtown Boston is currently experiencing the fastest post-pandemic office market recovery of all primary office districts in the region, according to a new report released last week by the Downtown Boston Alliance (DBA). The DBA service area,…
Licensing Board Approves Five Liquor License Upgrades for Beer and Wine Applicants
Special to the Times The Boston Licensing Board recently approved five applications from beer and wine licensees upgrading to non-transferable all alcoholic beverages licenses. The approved applicants include Life Time and Trident Booksellers in the Back Bay, Mi Pueblito Orient…
Winning Proposals of the Participatory Budgeting Initiative Announced
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Participatory Budgeting (OPB) announced the winning projects of the second cycle of the Participatory Budgeting Initiative, “Ideas in Action.” The eight winning proposals reflect priorities identified and selected by…