Residents of three buildings located at 8, 10, and 12 Grove St., respectively, were temporarily evacuated from their homes on the morning of Tuesday, April 5, after the report of a “strange odor” prompted a Level 3 hazmat response, as…
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Lyric Stage Signs Lease to Makes 140 Clarendon Its Permanent Home
The Lyric Stage has secured a new long-term lease with Beacon Communities at 140 Clarendon Street, ensuring that the organization will remain a vital and essential part of the cultural fabric of the city. For decades to come, Lyric Stage…
Esplanade Association Releases 2021 Annual Report
On the heels of its annual meeting on Monday, April 4, which returned as an in-person event at the Westin Copley Place Hotel (and was also held via Zoom), the Esplanade Association (EA) also released its 2021 Annual Report this…
Old North Church and Historic Site Re-Opens the Clough House
After closing during the COVID-19 pandemic, Old North Church and Historic Site is re-opening its doors to the 1715 Clough House, one of Boston’s oldest surviving brick residences. The former home to the nonprofit’s colonial chocolate program and rotating gallery…
Liberty Hotel Recognized With Top Award by Pebblebrook Hotels
The Liberty Hotel in Boston was the winners that just were awarded Pebblebrook Hotel Trust’s highest award in their 10th Annual “Pebby Awards” that took place in California. The Pebby Award winners were chosen for their outstanding accomplishments in 2021,…
Beacon Hill, Surrounding Area’s COVID Positive Test Rate Increases to Over 6%
Last week the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) released its recommendations for residents to receive a second COVID booster vaccine as Beacon Hill’s weekly COVID positive test rate increases dramatically. Last week, 1,119 Beacon Hill, Back Bay, North End, West…
Edwards Uses Crown Act to Deliver Powerful Maiden Speech
Last week the Masschausetts Senate unanimously passed the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act. The bill prohibits discrimination, which largely impacts Black residents, based on natural and protective hairstyles in places of work and school-related…
North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead to April 16
This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work and changes to traffic configurations beyond those described below. Scheduled Work •…
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The Friends’ Green & White Ball Returns Friday, April 29
Special to the Times Celebrate with the Friends of the Public Garden at the annual Green & White Ball on Friday, April 29, at the Four Seasons Boston. The Green & White Ball brings together neighbors and friends in elegant…