The Boston Athenaeum’s eagerly awaited restaurant, Folio is expected to open sometime in August, said Julie Corwin, the Athenaeum’s marketing and brand leader. “Guests visit Folio at Boston Athenaeum to enjoy made-to-order shareable plates, discover new and old-world wines, and…
Author: Dan Murphy
Proposed Back Bay Bike Lanes Now at Center of Discord Between City and Community
Separated bike lanes proposed for the Back Bay, including one on Berkley Street, are now at the center of a heated debate between the city and community members, including some who have felt blindsided by the city’s rollout of the…
Details Unveiled For Proposed Renovation Of Public Garden Tool House
The city sponsored its second virtual meeting to discuss the proposed renovation of the Public Garden tool house, which now includes plans for a flat-top addition behind the existing building, on Wednesday, June 28. “The goals and objectives of the…
RFP for Redevelopment of West End Branch Library Garners Eight Responses to Date
Eight submissions to date have met the criteria for the city’s Request for Proposals (RFP) for the proposed redevelopment of the West End Branch Library, according to the Mayor’s Office of Housing. MOH released its RFP on April 3 for…
City Sets Virtual Meeting on Planned Improvements to Public Garden Tool House
The city will sponsor its second virtual meeting on planned improvements to the Public Garden tool house on Wednesday, June 28, at 6 p.m. Home to both the Public Garden’s facilities and the Swan Boat operations, the 642 square-foot structure…
BHAC Green-Lights Previously Approved Park Street School Infill Addition
The Beacon Hill Architectural unanimously green-lit the Park Street School’s previously approved application to build a three-story infill addition in its courtyard on Brimmer Street during the commission’s monthly public hearing on Thursday, June 15, which took place virtually. Don…
Public Meeting To Discuss Proposed Charlesbank Landing On the Esplanade Set for June 22
The public will get a look at the design plans and timeline for Charlesbank Landing on the Esplanade, which will include a year-round pavilion and visitors center, at a public meeting taking place on Thursday, June 22, from 6 to…
Tapas Restaurant Now Poised To Open in Former Artu Space on Charles Street
A proposed tapas restaurant known as Nite Lite Café is now poised to open in the space previously occupied by Artu at 89 Charles St., according to Tom Clemens, co-chair of the Beacon Hill Civic Association Zoning and Licensing Committee.…
Nichols House Museum Walking Tour Will Transport Guests Back To The Turn of the 20th Century
An upcoming walking tour sponsored by the Nichols House Museum will transport guests back to the turn of the 20th century when Beacon Hill was considered Boston’s most bohemian neighborhood. The Brahmins and Bohemians Beacon Hill Walking Tour kicks off…
Boston Police Report Area A-1 Sees 7-Percent Spike in Part One Crime
Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, Area A-1 had seen a 7-percent increase in Part One crime from last year, according to Boston Police. `Between Jan. 1 and May 21 of this year, 761 incidents of Part One crime were reported…