Boston City Councilor-elect Kenzie Bok celebrated her victory over Jennifer Nassour in last week’s election, and said she’s now ready to get to work. Bok finished the race with 70 percent of the vote in District 8, winning every precinct…
Author: Lauren Bennett
Bay Village Neighborhood Association Holds Annual Meeting
The Bay Village Neighborhood Association (BVNA) held its annual meeting on October 24 at the Revere Hotel, where members gathered for drinks and appetizers and to listen to what the organization has accomplished over the past year. BVNA President Bethany…
BTD to Host Southwest Corridor Community Walks
The Boston Transportation Department (BTD) has announced plans to extend the Southwest Corridor to Downtown, Beacon Hill, and the West End, and will be holding community walks in the coming weeks to get feedback from residents about how the extension…
Boston Common Master Plan Team Holds First Open House
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department, along with the Friends of the Public Garden and design and engineering firm Weston and Sampson, held the first public Open House regarding the Boston Common Master Plan on October 29 at Emerson College.…
Shaw 54th Regiment Memorial to Undergo Six Month Restoration Next Spring
The historic Shaw 54th Regiment Memorial, which was given to Boston in 1897, is set to undergo a $2.8 million restoration, after learning in 2015 that water has penetrated into the memorial’s brick core, deteriorating the foundation. The City of…
Uwila Warrior Opens Beacon Hill Storefront, Providing Underwear for the Modern Woman
Several years ago, Lisa Mullan found herself disappointed with the choices for women’s underwear: many were uncomfortable, impractical, or just plain ugly. Mullan had studied business, so in 2015 she and Natalia Martorell, one of her best friends from college…
Preserving Boston’s Historic Architecture : The Making of a Historic Iron Fence
Black iron fences are a staple in landmarked districts like the Back Bay and the South End, but their history and significance can often be overlooked, as well as the amount of work it takes to fabricate and restore them. …
Father John Unni Chosen as a 2019 Barr Fellow
Father John Unni, Pastor at St. Cecilia Parish on Belvidere Street, has been chosen as a 2019 Barr Fellow. “The Barr Foundation selects 12 exemplary civic leaders based on their personal qualities, organizational impact, and track record of collaboration to…
Friends of the Public Garden Teams With City to Begin Public Engagement for Boston Common Master Plan
Mayor Walsh announced this January that he, along with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Friends of the Public Garden, launched a Master Plan for the Boston Common. Walsh said that $28 million from the sale of the…
Tom Brady-Inspired Fitness Facility to Open in Back Bay
A new place to work out is coming to the Back Bay, replacing the closed Boston Sports Club. The TB12 Sports Therapy Center, created by New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady, will have a soft opening at 699 Boylston St.…