Nancy Schön, the sculptor whose works includes the iconic ‘Make Way for Ducklings’ statue in the Public Garden, will join six other female artists from her kin for a Schön Family Art Show over Mother’s Day Weekend, from Friday, May…
Month: May 2024
Fabled Antiques Presents ‘Spring Palette’ Exhibition
Special to the Times Fabled Antiques has announced ‘A Spring Palette,’ an art exhibition of floral still lifes and spring landscapes presented in collaboration with its flagship store, New Hampshire Antique Co-op, renowned for its fine art gallery. This botanical-inspired…
Bin 26 Enoteca Closing As Its Co-Owner/Chef Azita Bina Is Retiring
Special to the Times Bin 26 Enoteca, which opened in 2006 in the Beacon Hill Neighborhood of Boston, will serve its last meals on Saturday June 1. Azita Bina-Seibel, co-owner and chef has decided to retire at the end of…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Cruise on the Valiant (A Members Only Event!) Join us for an exclusive BHCA Members Only reception aboard the luxurious Valiant! This is an opportunity to reconnect with your community and enjoy the stunning beauty of Boston Harbor! Step aboard…
Neighborhood Roundup
Upcoming Upstairs Downstairs Events Upstairs Downstairs Home at 69 Charles St. will host its first annual Kentucky Derby event, with ‘old time fun’ and games all day, on Saturday, May 4. The shop will also hold its first annual Celebrating…
Livingstone’s Bill To Expand Beacon Hill Historic District Moves Closer to Becoming Law
A bill sponsored by Rep. Jay Livingstone to expand the boundaries of the Beacon Hill Historic District came even closer to becoming law earlier this month. The proposed legislation (H.4076, “An Act enhancing the Historic Beacon Hill District”), which mirrors…
BPDA To Host May 8 Virtual Meeting on City’s Plan To Update Residential Zoning Codes
The Boston Planning & Development Agency Planning team will lead a virtual conversation on its plans to update residential zoning codes to allow for the development of more Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on Wednesday, May 8, from 6 to 7:30…
Construction Update
Construction look-ahead for the North Washington Street Bridge through May 11 is as follows: Scheduled Work • Removal of temporary Paul Revere Park abutment • Cofferdam installation Work Hours • Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. •…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Faherty Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi John Faherty of Beacon Hill was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Faherty was initiated at…
Council Members Hear From Rat Control Consultant
In a scene in a Three Stooges film, a patient in a mental health hospital, pointing to a button-hole on his shirt, tells the Stooges, “I’ve seen rats come out of that hole!“ and everyone in the audience laughed. Well, the…