A new seasonal performance space and outdoor beer garden offering music, food, and beverages is set to open Thursday, May 4, on the Boston Common, the city announced two days earlier in a press release. The city released a Request…
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Esplanade Association Names Jen Mergel As First James and Audrey Foster Executive Director
Special to Times The Board of Directors of the Esplanade Association has announced Jen Mergel as the nonprofit organization’s new Executive Director, according to a press release from the group. Beginning June 1, Mergel will lead the non-profit dedicated to…
DA Hayden Appoints Edmond Zabin As First Assistant District Attorney
Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden today announced the appointment of Edmond J. Zabin as first assistant district attorney, a key legal and administrative position in the office. “Ed brings an unmatched depth of experience, institutional knowledge and professional achievement to…
Lane Closures Start on Tobin Bridge
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced it has implemented evening and overnight lane closures on the Tobin Bridge on Route 1 southbound on the upper deck’s left lane, from the Everett Avenue on-ramp to approximately the old toll plaza…
North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead Through May 13
The Construction Look-Ahead for the North Washington St. Bridge through May 13 is as follows: Scheduled Work • Installation of concrete deck placements • Installation of bridge deck formwork • Installation of electrical utility conduits on bridge structure • Installation…
Parks and Recreation Summer Programs Now Online
Looking for outdoor fun this summer? Check out the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s complete schedule of free events and activities for all ages. Visit boston.gov/parks to learn more. You can select from a variety of free activities such as…
The Equation Is Very Simple: More Guns = More Shootings
Although mass shootings — especially in schools — typically draw the most attention from the media, the reality is that these shootings account for a very small percentage of death-by-firearms in our country. The recent spate of random, isolated shootings…
Dianne Feinstein Should Resign
California senator Dianne Feinstein, who is 89, has been too ill to show up to the Senate since February. As a result, the Senate Judiciary Committee, of which Feinstein is a member, has been unable to move forward on scores…
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WECA ‘Love Your Block’ Event Set for April 29 The West End Civic Association (WECA) is holding a “Love Your Block” event on Saturday ,April 29. Volunteers will meet at 10 a.m. to clean up The Greatest Neighborhood Park at…