The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission unanimously approved new signage and exterior painting for a new restaurant proposed for the former Bin 26 Enoteca space at the commission’s monthly public hearing held virtually on Thursday, Sept. 19. Babak Bina, one of…
Author: Dan Murphy
Miguel Rosales takes Home Four Top Prizes in New England Fall Flower Show
As a representative of the Beacon Hill Garden Club, Miguel Rosales won four first-place Blue Ribbons in the Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s 138th New England Fall Flower Show, which was held on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21 and 22, at the…
Gardening Enthusiasts at Primus Take a Top Prize in Mayor’s Garden Contest
A returning award winner, Gardening Enthusiasts at Primus again took home the top prize in the Storefront, Organization, or Main Street District category in this year’s 28th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest. “The gardeners at Primus Avenue love to be outdoors…
City Outlines Plan for Dartmouth Street Safety and Mobility Project at Virtual Meeting
The City of Boston Streets Cabinet staff held a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 11, to discuss the city’s Dartmouth Street Safety and Mobility Project, which includes plans for a proposed bike lane on Dartmouth Street between Copley Square…
Friends to Unveil Newly Restored Child Fountain on September 17
The Friends of the Public Garden will unveil the newly restored Child Fountain in the Public Garden at a public ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 11:30 a.m., at the park’s Arlington Street Gate. Following the conclusion of this…
Sept. 26 Outreach Event for those Impacted by Recent Expansion of Beacon Hill Historic District
With the recent expansion of the Beacon Hill Historic District, the city’s Office of Historic Preservation is sponsoring a public outreach event to help inform those impacted by the changes on Thursday, Sept. 26, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at…
Free Backyard Bash set to return Sept. 17 to the Common
The third annual Backyard Bash returns on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Parkman Bandstand the Boston Common. The event, presented by the Friends of the Public Garden in partnership with Boston Chamber of Commerce’s City…
Charles Street Bids Farewell to King & I Restaurant
Diners from the neighborhood and beyond are lamenting the loss of King & I – the cozy Thai restaurant at 145 Charles St. which faithfully served customers from 1983 until this past Saturday, Aug. 3. A statement, dated July 31,…
BHAC Approves Installation of New Wayfinding Sign for Granary Burying Ground
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission unanimously approved the installation of new directional signage for the Granary Burying Ground at the commission’s monthly public hearing held virtually on Thursday, July 18. Kelly Thomas, director for the Boston Parks Department of the…
Special Council Holds Hearing on Regulations for Micro-Mobility Vehicles
Amid mounting public-safety concerns surrounding mopeds and other micro-mobility vehicles operating recklessly on Boston’s streets and sidewalks, a special City Council committee hearing was held to discuss the city’s rules and regulations for these vehicles on Tuesday, July 9, at…