Area A-1 has seen an 8-percent decrease in violent and property crime to date in 2018, compared to last year. According to Boston Police, 602 incidents of Part One crime were reported between Jan. 1 and April 8 of this…
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Charles River Watershed Association Competes for Environmental Grant
The Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) is one of only three environmental organizations across the country selected to participate in a $15,000 challenge grant competition for excellence in protecting and nurturing the urban environment. The contest, sponsored by JetBlue for…
Vincent Club’s Garage Sale is on May 5
The Vincent Club’s Garage Sale, 71 Brimmer St., will be held on Saturday, May 5, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Gently worn designer clothing & accessories, household & kitchen items, art and furniture. Items purchased must be picked up…
More Night Closures on Longfellow Bridge Announced
MassDOT will close the Longfellow Bridge overnight to all vehicular traffic through Thursday, April 26, from 11:00 p.m. each night to 5:00 a.m. the following morning. The closures are necessary to perform work on the joints of the bridge. Emergency…
More CRWA News and Notes
The Charlesgate Alliance will sponsor the “Charlesgate Cleanup” at Charlesgate East and Beacon Street on Saturday, April 28, from 9 a.m. to noon. Also, the next day, Sunday, April 29, the group will hold its “Charlesgate in Bloom” fundraiser and…
Shuttle Buses on Weekends Over Longfellow Bridge
Due to the Longfellow Bridge Rehabilitation Project, shuttle buses will replace Red Line trains in both directions between Park Street and Kendall/MIT Stations, with a stop at Charles/MGH Station, on April 28-29. The bus route and stops are shown on…
Hill Business Leader Helps Herb Chambers with Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Herb Chambers hosted two Boston Marathon finish-line fundraisers to benefit The Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. New England’s top auto dealer threw invitation only Boston Marathon parties along Boylston Street – with the Herb Chambers BMW bash taking place…
Judy Tedeschi Finds True Reward in Volunteering at Rosie’s Place
Judy Tedeschi began volunteering at Rosie’s Place upon relocating to Beacon Street from the South Shore three years ago, but she first visited the oldest women’s shelter in the U.S. years earlier to assist in the dining room with other…
Esplanade Association and DCR Celebrate Another Year of Success
With summer right around the corner, the Esplanade Association is gearing up for another strong year along the historic park in downtown Boston. At the 2018 Annual Meeting of the Esplanade Association on Monday, April 9 at the Hampshire House…
Bay Village Residents Looking for Funds to Restore Local Park
After years of wear and tear at the Bay Village Park at the corners of Charles Street South, Melrose and Fayette Streets, residents are looking for a source of funding to spruce up this hidden gem in the heart of…