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…
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Henry Santana Makes Bid for City Councilor At-Large
A familiar face around City Hall over the past few years, Henry Santana will be among the candidates for City Councilor at-Large this fall. Santana, 27, who serves as the city’s Director of the Office of Civic Organizing, was born…
Climate Activists Take Responsivity for Deflating Tires on SUVs in the Neighborhood
A group of climate activists with global ties has claimed responsibility for deflating the tires of 43 cars overnight on Wednesday, April 19, on Beacon Hill. According to Boston Police, an officer responded on Thursday, April 20, to series of…
Architectural Commission Approves Window Signage for Joy Street Record Store
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission unanimously approved an application for already installed window signage at a new Joy Street record store during the commission’s monthly public hearing on Thursday, April 20. Vas Kochura, co-owner of the Music Research Library, located…