Nearly 74 percent of Boston’s Democratic voters in the Sept. 1 primary supported Sen. Ed Markey in his successful reelection bid, according to the city’s unofficial election results. Sen. Markey garnered 55,163 votes citywide, while his challenger, Rep. Seth Moulton,…
Author: Dan Murphy
BHAC approves sign for new Charles Street candy store
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission unanimously approved as submitted a revised design review application entailing a blade sign for a new candy store at 115 Charles St., during the commission’s monthly public hearing held virtually on Thursday, Aug. 20. The…
Beloved newspaper vendor bids farewell to the Back Bay
July 26 was the last day on the job for Jimmy Taylor, who had become a Sunday morning fixture in the Back Bay over the past 30 years as the Commonwealth Avenue Mall’s faithful newspaper vendor. Born in Somerville on…
Boston Groundwater Trust leads tour of the Back Bay
As part of Boston Groundwater Trust’s 40th anniversary this year, Christian Simonelli, the BGwT’s executive director, led more than 40 guests on a walking tour of the Back Bay on Saturday, July 18. The tour began at Trinity Church in…
Beacon Hill Properties Renovation & Maintenance steps up to meet neighborhood’s ranging needs
Before launching his own company, Beacon Hill Properties Renovation & Maintenance – a full-service property management company that today oversees over 100 units around the neighborhood and also offers a wide range of services for the convenience of residents –…
BHAC green-lights part of justice-inspired public art exhibit
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission unanimously approved as submitted a design review application for a series of temporary installations throughout the neighborhood as part of a proposed justice-inspired public art exhibit during the commission’s monthly public hearing held virtually on…
Area A-1 sees 9-percent reduction in Part One crime from last year
With the summer of ’26 at about its midpoint, Area A-1 had seen a 9-percent reduction in incidents of violent and property crime from last year. According to Boston Police, between Jan. 1 and July 12 of this year, 1,070…
Newly established fund helps deliver free equine-assisted therapy to veterans
A longtime local business owner, Chris Pedersen, and his wife, Lynn, have established the Lt. Col. Rhea R. McCarthy Veterans Fund at Strongwater Farm, which helps underwrite the cost of providing free equine-assisted therapy for veterans and their immediate family…
Boston Groundwater Trust to offer Back Bay walking tour on July 18
As part of its 40th anniversary year, the Boston Groundwater Trust will offer a groundwater walking tour focusing on the Back Bay on Saturday, July 18, beginning at 11 a.m., on the steps of Trinity Church in Copley Square. …
City selects first of three options for new South End Branch Library
The City of Boston has selected the first of three options for the eagerly awaited $32 million redevelopment of the South End Branch Library, with an approach that prioritizes making the least impact on the adjacent park. “The project schedule…