An estimated 150 activists formed a “human bike lane” that spanned the entire stretch of Charles Street between Charles Circle and Beacon Street during morning rush hour on Tuesday, Aug. 2. They occupied one of three travel lanes on the…
Author: Dan Murphy
BHAC Approves Application for Otis House Museum Mailbox
At its July 21 monthly public hearing, which took place virtually, the Beacon Hill Architectural Commission unanimously approved as submitted Historic New England’s application for the installation of a mailbox outside its headquarters, the Otis House Museum at 141 Cambridge…
Copley BPL Resumes Free Art-and-Architecture Tours
In another move towards pre-pandemic normalcy, the Central Branch of the Boston Public Library in Copley Square has resumed offering free art-and-architecture tours on a regular basis. The approximately one-hour tours take place from 11 a.m. to noon on Friday,…
‘Art Uncorked’: Wine Tasting Tour Returns Aug. 4 to the Nichols House Museum
In response to the success of the sold-out inaugural event in May, the Nichols House Museum will again host “Art Uncorked: a Wine Tasting Tour of the Nichols House” – an in-person program featuring art, history, and wine – on…
Chestnut Street Teen Cyclist Goes the Distance
Upon completing the 52nd edition of the Albitibi Cycling Tour (Tour de L’Abitibi), which took place July 11-17 in the city of Amos, Quebec, George Rand viewed his first appearance in the vaunted event as a success. “I didn’t have…
Esplanade Association’s Free River Fit Fitness Series Returns
The Esplanade Association’s free River Fit Summer Fitness Series returns this week. “We are thrilled to bring back our River Fit series of free summer fitness classes for another season while expanding to offer more opportunities than ever before,” said…
Workers Hospitalized After Bowdoin Street Transformer Explosion
Two workers were sent to the hospital Tuesday, July 12, following a transformer explosion at 37 Bowdoin St., WCVB-TV reported. At about 5:55 p.m., emergency respondents arrived at 37 Bowdoin St. – the address of Grotto restaurant – after receiving…
Esplanade Association’s 11th Annual Summer Dock Party Returns Thursday, July 21
An eagerly awaited highlight of summer returns when the Esplanade Association’s 11th annual Summer Dock Party comes again to the Community Boating docks on Thursday, July 21, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. “We are very happy to be hosting our…
Beacon Hill Friends House’s Annual Summer Cookout Returns Saturday, July 16
Beacon Hill Friends House’s longstanding annual Summer Cookout returns Saturday, July 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 8 Chestnut St., and unlike the past two years when it was limited to residents due to the pandemic, the event…
Sheriff Candidate, Zamor-Calixte, on Hand for Virtual Discussion
Sandy Zamor-Calixte, one of two candidates who will be vying for the Suffolk County Sherriff’s seat in the Sept. 7 State Primary, was on hand Tuesday, June 28, for a virtual discussion sponsored by the Boston Ward 4 and Ward…