Since Phase 2 of Gov. Charlie Baker’s plan for reopening the Commonwealth took effect Monday, June 8, Jennifer Hill has enthusiastically welcomed back guests to her longstanding Charles Street gift store, Blackstone’s of Beacon Hill, even if they just come…
Author: Dan Murphy
Vilna Shul Welcomes New Director of Development
When Christen Hazel first read the posting for The Vilna Shul’s director of development position, she almost felt as though the job description had been written specifically with her in mind. “I had a desire to join an organization dedicated…
Sen. Brownsberger and Rep. Jay Livingstone Hold Wide-Ranging Virtual Town Hall Meeting
State Sen. Will Brownsberger and State Rep. Jay Livingstone welcomed around 50 guests for a virtual Town Hall meeting Thursday, June 11, to discuss a wide range of issues, including the looming state budget, the future of the T and…
Developer Proposes Reducing Winthrop Center’s Residential Component
As construction continues on what will be the fourth tallest building in the city and the tallest structure in Downtown Crossing, the developer of the $1.35 billion, mixed-use Winthrop Center in the Financial District is seeking to reduce the skyscraper’s…
Beacon Hill Art Walk Postponed Until Oct. 4
Although the annual Beacon Hill Art Walk was postponed this year from its traditional slot of the first Sunday in June because of the ongoing pandemic, it’s set to return Oct. 4. “We’re postponed it instead of cancelling the event…
Hill House to Open Summer Camp June 29, Programming Remains in Flux
When Hill House opens its summer camp on Monday, June 29, it’s uncertain whether programming will fall under Phase 2 or 3 of Gov. Charlie Baker’s plan for reopening the Commonwealth. “We expect the majority of camp activities would operate…
Neighborhood Restaurateur Proceeds Cautiously as Phase 2 Takes Effect
Before Phase 2 of Gov. Charlie Baker’s plan to reopen the Commonwealth took effect last Monday, restaurateur Babak Bina had many questions about what it would ultimately mean for his Charles Street business, Bin 26 Enoteca, and other restaurants citywide.…
Joint Charles Street Committee Proposes New Charles Street Configuration
The Joint Charles Street Committee is proposing a pilot program that would reconfigure Charles Street to allow restaurants to have more outdoor seating while reducing it from three travel lanes to two. Ali Ringenburg, a Beacon Hill Civic Association board…
Northeastern Students Propose Redesign of Charles Street
Three years ago, a group of Northeastern University students conceived a resign plan to transform Charles Street into “a pedestrian friendly area with minimal through traffic” by improving pedestrian access and providing a safe connection between Cambridge and Downtown Boston…
Councilor Bok Weighs in on City’s Proposed Fiscal ’21 Budget
Following Tuesday’s four-and-a-half-hour hearing of the city’s Ways and Means Committee, which included testimony on its fiscal ’21 budget, City Councilor Kenzie Bok reflected on how the municipality is responding to these uncertain times in terms of dollars and cents.…