A new bistro poised to take over the basement level space at 89 Charles St., formerly occupied by Artu, has so far met with a less than enthusiastic response from the community. Ono Bistro would offer “plates from countries inspired…
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Draft RFP for Redevelopment of West End Library Discussed
The draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment of the West End Branch Library was the topic at hand during a virtual meeting sponsored by the city on Jan. 10. The city is proposing the redevelopment of the site…
Hayden Sworn In As the Suffolk County District Attorney
Special to the Times Kevin R. Hayden was sworn in as the Suffolk County District Attorney on Monday, January 9, at Roxbury Community College. Hayden was appointed by Governor Charles Baker to the fill the unexpired term of Rachael Rollins…
Emerald Necklace Conservancy Calls for Citywide ‘Shadow Protection Policy’ Amid Longwood Place Proposal
With the proposed Longwood Place mixed-use development project in the Fenway poised to cast new shadow on the Emerald Necklace, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy is now petitioning the City of Boston to adopt a citywide “shadow protection policy” to prevent…
Neighborhood Roundup
Memorial Service for Michael Henry Set for Jan. 20 at Church on the Hill A memorial service for Michael Henry will be on Friday, Jan. 20, at 11 a.m. at the Church on the Hill, 140 Bowdoin St. Worker Falls…
Construction Update: North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead Through January 21
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. Contraflow Pilot •…
Wu Encourages Families To Utilize Boston Saves January Incentive
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu announced an incentive to encourage families of Boston Public Schools (BPS) K2-3rd graders to take advantage of Boston Saves, the City of Boston’s children’s savings account (CSA) program. BPS K2 – 2nd grade…
First Night Boston Celebration
Ducklings Sculptor Enlists Daughter To Help Create New Sculpture
For Nancy Schön, who brought the family of aquatic birds from Robert McCloskey’s classic children’s book “Make Way for Ducklings” to life with her bronze sculpture in the Public Garden, it was truly a family affair when she enlisted her…
Area A-1 Sees 9-Percent Drop in Part One Crime in ’22
Area A-1 saw a 9-percent drop in Part One crime in 2022 from the previous year, according to Boston Police. Between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31 of last year, 1,981 incidents of Part One crime were reported in the district,…