The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has announced that overnight lane closures and construction work on the Gilmore Bridge, which carries traffic on Austin Street between Boston and Cambridge, will continue through July 2019. Lane closures and construction work are currently…
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Swans Return to the Public Garden May 10
Boston Parks Commissioner Chris Cook welcomes Boston’s most popular waterfowl back during the 31st Annual Return of the Swans event on Friday, May 10, with the celebration in the Public Garden beginning at 10:15 a.m. After wintering at the Franklin Park…
Neighborhood Roundup
Candidates for scheduled for District 8 city council hopefuls The Boston Ward 4 and Ward 5 Democratic Committees will co-sponsor a Forum and Panel Discussion for candidates seeking the District 8 city council seat on Tuesday, May 21, at 6:30…
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Antonio’s Turns 25
Antonio’s Cucina Italiano celebrates 25 years at 288 Cambridge St. today, Thursday, May 2. Steven Colarusso, owner of the popular Italian eatery, said upon first seeing the space a quarter century ago, he and his business partner at the time…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Beacon Hill Nonprofit Neighbors Gather to Honor Laura Connors Leaders of local nonprofit organizations gathered at the BHCA last week to honor Laura Connors who will be retiring after seven years as Beacon Hill Village’s Executive Director. Laura was praised…
West End Museum to Honor Legacy of Social Justice Advocate and Urban Renewal Opponent Jane Jacobs
Author, urbanist, and activist, Jane Jacobs (1916-2006) caused quite a stir in the field of city planning with her 1961 book, “The Death and Life of Great American Cities.” In it, Jacobs asserts that the urban renewal projects of the…
Cervenak Inducted into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Gregory Cervenak of Boston, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Cervenak is pursuing a degree in Business Administration at University of Michigan. Cervenak is among…
New Trees Coming to Beacon Hill
Street Address current pit size expand pit to: Species to be planted Notes: 41 Anderson St 2×5 none ACER RUBRUM OCT. GLORY Plant @ T 55 Anderson St 3×5 none PRUNUS SUB AUTUMNALIS Plant @ T 33 Beacon St …
Back Bay Logan Express Moves to New Location with New Customer Perks
Beginning May 1, the Logan Express (LEX) is moving pick-up and drop-off sites in Copley Square to just outside the MBTA’s Back Bay station. This partnership with the MBTA will provide a smoother transition for customers who use the Orange…