A popular seasonal attraction in the park, the Esplanade’s outdoor beer garden is again open for business. Everett’s Night Shift Brewing, in partnership with the Esplanade Association, has brought back its Night Shift Beer Gardens, Esplanade (formerly Owl’s Nest) to…
Author: Dan Murphy
‘Cheese Guy’ on Duty at DeLuca’s
Since arriving on the job at the end of October, Laurence Spitzer is already well ensconced as the self-described resident “Cheese Guy” of DeLuca’s Market at 11 Charles St. Spitzer, who lives in Holliston, just outside Framingham, has been a…
Bok’s Staff Will Continue To Serve District 8 Constituents
While Kenzie Bok stepped down as District 8 City Councilor on Friday, April 28, to assume her new role as administrator of the Boston Housing Authority, her office at City Hall will continue to serve constituents during the summer in…
Women’s Lunch Place Fundraiser and Networking Luncheon Set for May 12 at Park Plaza Hotel
When Women’s Lunch Place holds its 12th annual ‘eat LUNCH give’ fundraiser and networking luncheon at the Park Plaza Hotel on Friday, May 12, the event will be a celebration of the tireless work for the city’s homeless women that…
Henry Santana Makes Bid for City Councilor At-Large
A familiar face around City Hall over the past few years, Henry Santana will be among the candidates for City Councilor at-Large this fall. Santana, 27, who serves as the city’s Director of the Office of Civic Organizing, was born…
Climate Activists Take Responsivity for Deflating Tires on SUVs in the Neighborhood
A group of climate activists with global ties has claimed responsibility for deflating the tires of 43 cars overnight on Wednesday, April 19, on Beacon Hill. According to Boston Police, an officer responded on Thursday, April 20, to series of…
Architectural Commission Approves Window Signage for Joy Street Record Store
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission unanimously approved an application for already installed window signage at a new Joy Street record store during the commission’s monthly public hearing on Thursday, April 20. Vas Kochura, co-owner of the Music Research Library, located…
Cynthia Cowan Named New Regional Site Administrator, Metro Boston for Historic New England
Cynthia Cowan has been named the new Regional Site Administrator, Metro Boston for Historic New England. Cowan previously managed the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds at Historic Newton, taught history at San Jacinto College, and worked as an educator and content…
City To Jettison Plastic Tactile Pads on ADA Ramps in Favor of Cast-Iron
The city plans to jettison the use of plastic tactile pads in the installation of ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps in favor of cast-iron pads, which are expected to provide more durability and last longer, especially during the winter months. “The plastic…
RFP for Proposed Redevelopment of West End Branch Library Published
The city has published its Request for Proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment of the West End Branch Library. The city is proposing the redevelopment of the site of library, which opened in the 1960s, into a mixed-use development expected to…