The West End Museum’s ongoing Trivia Nights have become a popular destination for neighbors looking for a fun night out that also offers them an informal education in the history of Boston and the West End. The Trivia Nights, which…
Author: Dan Murphy
Charlestown Resident Brings Unique Approach to Interior Design
For S. Christine Cavataio, every project that her interior design firm, Living Being Design, takes on is a team effort, which allows her to focus on the finer points. “I enjoy getting into the details,” said Cavataio, who added that…
Accused Serial Burglar Arrested After Targeting Charles Street Businesses
A suspect arrested in connection with three break-ins to Charles Street businesses last Wednesday, Feb. 21, is no stranger to Boston Police or the neighborhood, since just six months prior, he was also charged with a pair of earlier break-ins…
City To Detail Its ’Vision For Historic Preservation’ At City Hall, As Well as Virtually
The city will offer ‘A Vision for Historic Preservation in Boston’ on Tuesday, March 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. at City Hall, Room 801, as well as virtually. This meeting, sponsored by the city’s Office Historic Preservation and the…
Public Meeting Attendees Ponder Life Science Building
An 11-story life science building proposed for 222 Friend St. in the West End was the subject at hand during a city-sponsored public meeting held virtually on Tuesday, Feb. 27. KS Partners intends to raze an existing three-story commercial building,…
‘Different Ships, Same Boat’ Makes Northeast Debut at the Athenaeum
A sold-out performance combining spoken word, music, and dance made its northeast premiere on the evening of Monday, Feb. 26, at the Boston Athenaeum. Poet, literary performer, and educator Regie Gibson created and directed the performance, together with Guy Mendilow,…
BHAC Approves Signage for Charles Street Shop
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission unanimously approved an application for signage for a hummus shop proposed for Charles Street during the commission’s monthly hearing held virtually on Thursday, Feb. 15. Colin Daly, the applicant and founder of Just Hummus, said…
Ducklings Sculptor’s Proposed North End Project Would Tell the Story of Immigration
Nancy Schön, who brought Robert McCloskey’s classic children’s book, ‘Make Way for Ducklings,’ to life in the Public Garden with her iconic sculpture, is now hoping to tell the story of immigration with another work of public art proposed for…
City Convenes First IAG Meeting for Proposed 11-Story Life Science Building
The Boston Planning & Development Agency convened its first IAG (Impact Advisory Group) meeting virtually on Tuesday, Feb. 6, to discuss an 11-story life science building proposed for 222 Friend St. in the West End. KS Partners intends to raze…
Rep. Livingstone’s Bill To Expand Beacon Hill Historic District Clears Another Hurdle
A bill sponsored by Rep. Jay Livingstone to expand the boundaries of the Beacon Hill Historic District was “reported favorably out of committee” by the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government on Feb. 2. The proposed legislation (H.4076, “An…