After remaining closed to the public for months due to the pandemic, the West End Museum reopened on Friday, April 16, with a new collaborative exhibit that spotlights a trailblazing 20th-century social worker. “About a half-dozen people showed up, which…
Author: Dan Murphy
BHAC Votes to Continue Application on New Lighting for Vilna Shul
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission voted to continue making its determination on The Vilna Shul’s application to install new lighting for a walkway during its April 15 online meeting. Susan Hurst, the architect for the project, said the Jewish Culture…
New Book Looks at City’s 50 Oldest Buildings, Including One on Pinckney Street
A new book that looks at the 50 oldest buildings in the city includes only one on Beacon Hill, which admittedly came as somewhat of a surprise to the author. “I figured there would have been a least a couple…
Livingstone and Bok Outline Proposed MGH Mitigation
Rep. Jay Livingstone and City Councilor Kenzie Bok were on hand via Zoom for the Beacon Hill Civic Association’s April 12 board meeting to discuss proposed mitigation, including plans for more affordable housing and to bring a much-desired community center…
Dr. Peter Slavin Stepping Down as MGH President
After spending the past 18 years at the helm of the hospital, Dr. Peter Slavin announced last week he’s stepping down as president of Mass General. Dr. Slavin, who said in his announcement that he’s been considering the move for…
Esplanade Association Holds 20th Annual Meeting
The Esplanade Association marked a milestone via Zoom on Monday, April 5, when the longstanding organization held its 20th annual meeting. Michael Nichols, executive director of the nonprofit that has worked in partnership with the Department of Conservation and Recreation…
Laura Cunningham, Bids Farewell to the Nichols House Museum
During the five years she spent with the Nichols House Museum, Laura Cunningham, who stepped down from her role as its Curator of Collections on March 31 to pursue a new employment opportunity, said perhaps what she’ll cherish the most…
Part One Crime Down 29 Percent
With the first quarter of ’21 on the books, Area A-1 had seen a 29-percent decrease in Part One crime from last year. According to Boston Police, 390 incidents of Part One crime were reported in the district, which includes…
New Book Celebrates the Ducks of the Public Garden
Over the years, the iconic “Make Way for Ducklings” sculpture in the Public Garden, with its ever-changing array of topical attire, has come to represent an evolving Boston through the lens of current events, and a new photo book, out…
Kured to Bring ‘Charcuterie Landscape’ to Charles Street
The seeds for Kured, a new business opening next month at 83 Charles St. (formerly Fastachi) that specializes in the delivery of charcuterie bouquets, were planted in Madrid, Spain, where the company’s founder and owner, Gillian Rozynek, studied abroad during…