Diners from the neighborhood and beyond are lamenting the loss of King & I – the cozy Thai restaurant at 145 Charles St. which faithfully served customers from 1983 until this past Saturday, Aug. 3. A statement, dated July 31,…
Author: Dan Murphy
BHAC Approves Installation of New Wayfinding Sign for Granary Burying Ground
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission unanimously approved the installation of new directional signage for the Granary Burying Ground at the commission’s monthly public hearing held virtually on Thursday, July 18. Kelly Thomas, director for the Boston Parks Department of the…
Special Council Holds Hearing on Regulations for Micro-Mobility Vehicles
Amid mounting public-safety concerns surrounding mopeds and other micro-mobility vehicles operating recklessly on Boston’s streets and sidewalks, a special City Council committee hearing was held to discuss the city’s rules and regulations for these vehicles on Tuesday, July 9, at…
Healey Signs Bill to Expand Boundaries of Beacon Hill Historic District into Law
Gov. Maura Healey signed a bill, sponsored by Rep. Jay Livingstone, to expand the boundaries of the Beacon Hill Historic District into law during a special ceremony on Wednesday, July 3, at the State House, marking a major milestone for…
Bidding Farewell to An Old friend in The Public Garden
The Friends of the Public Garden raised a glass (of non-alcoholic cider) to an old friend on Thursday, July 27, to toast the removal of a 110-year-old willow tree in the Public Garden. After the recent discovery of extensive decay…
Elected Officials Respond to Last Week’s Vandalism in the Common and Public Garden
Local elected officials were disheartened to see several landmarks on the Boston Common and in the Public Garden tagged with alleged pro-Palestinian graffiti just ahead of the July 4 holiday. According to published reports, Soldiers and Sailors Monument on the…
Savenor’s to Close Charles Street Store after Saturday, June 22
After faithfully serving Beacon Hill for more than 30 years, Savenor’s Market will close its 160 Charles St. location following their last day in business this Saturday, June 22. The Charles Street store opened to serve the business’s faithful customers…
Vilna Shul Patio Plaza Receives Extensive Makeover
The Vilna Shul’s patio plaza, along with its iron gates which date back to 1919, recently underwent an extensive, $300,000 makeover. “The restoration of our patio plaza provides much-needed waterproofing to our patio floor, which serves the dual role as…
Tom Kershaw Celebrates 55 years as Owner of Hampshire House
Tom Kershaw marked 55 years of ownership of a true Boston institution, the Hampshire House on Monday, June 10, with an invitation-only luncheon that brought together familiar faces from throughout his remarkable career. “It’ll be a fun to was to…
Friends of the Public Garden Announces Henry Lee Fund for Boston Parks
The Friends of the Public Garden announced the creation of a new fund named for its president emeritus, Henry Lee, during a public launch event on Tuesday, June 11, at the Parkman Bandstand on the Boston Common. The Henry Lee…