The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission took the proposed installation of a security gate on Acorn Street under advisement at its monthly meeting last week, which took place virtually on Nov. 19, although the commissioners agreed that the applicant would first…
Author: Dan Murphy
Happenings on Charles Street: Savenor’s Christopher Walker Goes from ‘Chopped’ Viewer to On-Air Finalist
Christopher Walker, general manager of both the Charles Street and Cambridge outposts of Savenor’s Market, was already a regular viewer of “Chopped” when he was selected to appear as a contestant on the Food Network game show earlier this month,…
Building on Its Initial Success, Beacon Hill Seminars to Expand Virtual-Learning
With Beacon Hill Seminars just wrapping up its first virtual education program, the nonprofit comprising self-described “life-learners” is looking to build on this initial success, and has just finalized an expanded curriculum for the spring. BHS will kick off 2021…
Hurley Building Redevelopment Could Lead the Way Nationwide for Adaptive Reuse
As it looks ahead to issuing a Request for Proposal for the proposed redevelopment of the Charles F. Hurley Building, the state is promoting the adaptive reuse of the nearly 50-year-old Brutalist building in an innovative approach that could potentially…
Neighborhood Restaurants Give Diners Reasons to Be Thankful
For those who’d rather leave the cooking on Thanksgiving to someone else, several neighborhood restaurants are offering dine-in and takeout options for what is arguably the most eagerly anticipated holiday meal of all. Peregrine restaurant in the Whitney Hotel Boston…
Happenings on Charles Street: Kitchenwares Has Edge on Knife-Sharpening
The true key to a finely carved Thanksgiving turkey is a sharp knife, and while blades inevitably become dull and blunt over time with use, one Charles Street merchant can remedy that problem – and even promises to do so…
State to Hold Virtual Meeting Nov. 19, on Proposed Redevelopment of the Hurley Building
In anticipation of issuing a Request for Proposals for the project, the state’s Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance will hold a virtual meeting on the proposed redevelopment of the Charles F. Hurley Building today, Thursday, Nov. 19, at…
Happenings on Charles Street: Proposed Redevelopment of Beacon Hill Pub Moves Forward
The redevelopment of the Beacon Hill Pub came one step closer to reality last week when the proposal’s latest iteration garnered a vote of non-opposition from the Beacon Hill Civic Association Zoning and Licensing Committee. The applicant, Brookline-based City Realty…
BLO Finds Unique Way to Bring Back Live Music
In what could be described as a prime example of “pivoting,” Boston Lyric Opera has created a mobile outdoor stage that will allow them, as New England’s largest and longest-running opera company, to continue bringing live music to locations throughout…
Black Ink’s Latest Origami Fundraiser Garners $794 to Support St. Francis House
A fundraising campaign recently organized by Black Ink successfully raised a total of $794 to benefit St. Francis House. Last month, Garden Street resident Gregory W. Skaff donated a number of original Origami bat models by Noboru Miyajima he folded…