Demolition of the West End House on Blossom Street – one of now less than a dozen structures in the old West End to survive urban renewal – got underway at around 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, as part…
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Discussion on Dizziness set for Oct. 18
Dizziness is one of the top three complaints primary care physicians hear from their patients but because the word “dizzy” by itself has no clear meaning to a doctor, and as a result, all too often patients fail to get…
Resident partners with Charles Street business owner on Saint Francis House Origami Fundraiser
By Gregory W. Skaff As many Beacon Hill residents are, I am deeply saddened after three wonderful years, that this year’s St Francis House fundraiser will unfortunately no longer be hosted by Susan Corcoran’s shop, Black Ink Boston. Susan Corcoran’s…
Neighborhood Roundup
News and Notes from Russell Museum The roof garden of the Russell Museum on Cambridge Streeti n Boston is looking lush and green thanks to the new plants that were added this month. Please visit. Officials are pleased to announce…
City of Boston Traffic Advisory for weekend event
Events happening in the City of Boston this week will bring some parking restrictions and street closures. People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be…
Suffolk Sheriiff’s Department Warns of Scam
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department is issuing a warning to Massachusetts residents about an elaborate scam being attempted by people impersonating Department employees. In one reported case, a woman received a telephone call from a man falsely identifying himself as…
Suffolk University Launches Innovative Center
Suffolk University has announced the launch of an innovative new continuing education center that is purpose-built to meet industry needs in a rapidly evolving economy, while also enabling busy working professionals to develop the skills they need to advance in…
BPHC urges caution as COVID-19 shows spike in local wastewater
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is urging residents to take proper precautions against COVID-19 amid a significant spike in COVID-19 virus particles in local wastewater that suggests higher levels of community spread. Boston has not experienced levels this high…
Pathway Safety Project on Esplanade starts to start on October 7
The Esplanade Association is encouraging those planning on visiting the Esplanade tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 7, to be on the lookout for the implementation of its Pathway Safety Improvement Project. Traffic-safety striping will then be painted on park pathways, resulting in…
North Washington Street Bridge construction look-ahead through October 15
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 • …