At the Beacon Hill Civic Association annual meeting held Monday May 20, at the Somerset Club, Suzanne Besser was honored with the 27th annual Beacon Award, which publicly recognizes an individual or group each year whose long-term leadership has made…
Author: Dan Murphy
Annie Fields Garden Among Hidden Gardens Tour Highlights
Annie Fields Garden, the large garden off Charles River Square created by renowned horticulturist and writer Annie Fields, was among the highlights of this year’s Hidden Garden Tour. With its meandering pathways, along with benches and other quiet places to…
BHAC Approves Hanging Sign for New Charles Street Hair Salon
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission voted unanimously to approve as submitted an application for a hanging sign for a new Charles Street hair salon at the commission’s monthly public gearing held virtually on Thursday, May 16. The applicant said the…
Newly Renovated West End Museum To Reopen May 23
After being closed to the public for more than two years following a substantial flood, a newly renovated and reimagined West End Museum will formally reopen on Thursday, May 23. “It’s totally different from the old museum,” said Simon Belfanti,…
Eagerly Awaited Folio Bistro Set To Open June 25
As the last phase of the extensive renovation and expansion of the Boston Athenaeum, its eagerly awaited street-level bistro , Folio, will open on Tuesday, June 25. “Folio will serve as a welcoming extension of the Boston Athenaeum,” said Leah…
Azita Bina-Seibel Reflects on Her Career Ahead of Imminent Closing of Bin 26 Enoteca
Saturday, June 1, will mark the end of an era when Bin 26 Enoteca closes after nearly two decades in business due to the retirement of co-owner and chef, Azita Bina-Seibel, who credits much of her success to the loyal…
Antonio’s Turns 30
Antonio’s Cucina Italiana marked a major milestone on Thursday, May 2, as the longstanding restaurant celebrated 30 years in business at 288 Cambridge St. “We were slammed from the day we opened. We were so busy trying to get organized…
Uniquely Named Donut Shop Opens Pop-Up at DeLuca’s on Charles Street
A donut shop with a uniquely local name has set up shop as a pop-up inside DeLuca’s Market on Charles Street. Mass Hole Donuts, which has a brick-and-mortar location in Somerville’s Teele Square, took over the small space inside the…
Schön Family Art Show Coming Mother’s Day Weekend to West Newton
Nancy Schön, the sculptor whose works includes the iconic ‘Make Way for Ducklings’ statue in the Public Garden, will join six other female artists from her kin for a Schön Family Art Show over Mother’s Day Weekend, from Friday, May…
Livingstone’s Bill To Expand Beacon Hill Historic District Moves Closer to Becoming Law
A bill sponsored by Rep. Jay Livingstone to expand the boundaries of the Beacon Hill Historic District came even closer to becoming law earlier this month. The proposed legislation (H.4076, “An Act enhancing the Historic Beacon Hill District”), which mirrors…