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…
Author: Dan Murphy
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…
New Torit Montessori Head of School Sets Sights on Middle-School Expansion
Upon assuming the role of Torit Montessori’s head of school in July – just in time for its milestone 15th anniversary – David Liebmann set his sights on expanding the school to include seventh and eighth grades. “It’s a really…
Esplanade Association Sponsors Second Public Meeting on Improving Safe Access From Back Street To Park
The Esplanade Association convened its second Back Street Neighborhood Project Meeting virtually on Thursday, Feb. 1, to discuss an ongoing project that intends to create safer access at two entrances to the Esplanade on Back Street. Ali Badrigian, director of…
BHAC Approves Three New Windows on Side Façade of 48 Beacon Street
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission voted unanimously to approve as submitted an application to add three new windows on the side façade of a 12-story building at 48 Beacon St. during the commission’s monthly public hearing held virtually on Thursday,…
BHAC Approves Vast Majority of 225 Applications Processed in ’23
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission processed 225 applications in 2023 – up slightly from 222 applications the previous year. According to the BHAC’s recently released Year in Review, 49.8 percent of applications in 2023 were approved as submitted (administrative and…
Susan Abell Bids Farewell to Friends of the Public Garden
After spending the past eight years promoting and spreading public awareness of the Friends of the Public Garden as its director of communications and outreach, Susan Abell retired from the role at the end of December. Prior to joining the…
’23: Looking Back At The Year On Beacon Hill
• On Jan. 4, the Beacon Hill Civic Association Zoning and Licensing Committee hosted a virtual meeting to discuss the ill-fated Ono Bistro, which was poised to take over the basement-level space at 89 Charles St., formerly occupied by Artu.…