At the 97th annual meeting of the Beacon Hill Civic Center Monday night at the Union Club, Ivy A. Turner received the 23rd annual Beacon Award for her “significant and sustained” contribution to the neighborhood. Turner was drawn to Beacon…
Author: Dan Murphy
Architectural Commission Again Defers Decision on Bistro Application
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission again voted to delay its determination on the Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro’s application in a matter that was continued from the previous two months at its May 16 hearing at City Hall. The applicant…
An Honor Esplanade Named Winner of Contest For ‘Natural Landmarks Worth Saving’
The Charles River Esplanade has been named the winner of a contest sponsored by the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) that recognized “natural landmarks worth saving.” “Congratulations to the Charles River Esplanade for winning AAE’s landmarks competition,” Dr. Keith V.…
Owl’s Nest Beer Garden Returns to the Esplanade
A sun-kissed spring day on Wednesday, May 8, was the setting for the soft opening of the seasonal Owl’s Nest Beer Garden on the Charles River Esplanade. Following on the success of last year’s inaugural season, which drew around 50,000…
State Unveils Conceptual Plans for Craigie Bridge Bike Lane
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) unveiled conceptual plans for the installation of a bike lane on the Craigie Bridge (a/k/a Charles River Dam Road) at a community meeting on Wednesday, May 1, at the Museum of Science. MassDOT Highway…
Montez Haywood Enters District 8 City Council Race
Another candidate has entered the race for District 8 City Councilor. Montez Haywood, a 39-year-old West End resident and prosecutor at the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office, will seek the seat currently held by Josh Zakim (who isn’t seeking reelection)…
Antonio’s Turns 25
Antonio’s Cucina Italiano celebrates 25 years at 288 Cambridge St. today, Thursday, May 2. Steven Colarusso, owner of the popular Italian eatery, said upon first seeing the space a quarter century ago, he and his business partner at the time…
Huntington Theatre to Honor Brimmer Street Husband-and-Wife
Brimmer Street residents David Epstein and Betsy Banks Epstein will be honored with the Wimberly Award for their enduring support of the Huntington Theatre Company at its annual Spotlight Spectacular benefit gala on Monday, May 6, at Cyclorama at the…
BHAC Continues Beacon Hill Bistro Application
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission again voted to continue its determination on the Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro’s application during its April 18 hearing at City Hall Frank McGuire, project architect, outlined two concepts for the building at 25 Charles…
Area A-1 Sees 11 Percent Decrease in Part One Crime in ’19 from Last Year
As the first quarter of 2019 came to a close, Area A-1 reported an 11 percent drop in violent and property crime, compared with the same timeframe the previous year. According to Boston Police, 449 incidents of Part One crime…