With the first quarter of ’21 on the books, Area A-1 had seen a 29-percent decrease in Part One crime from last year. According to Boston Police, 390 incidents of Part One crime were reported in the district, which includes…
Author: Dan Murphy
New Book Celebrates the Ducks of the Public Garden
Over the years, the iconic “Make Way for Ducklings” sculpture in the Public Garden, with its ever-changing array of topical attire, has come to represent an evolving Boston through the lens of current events, and a new photo book, out…
Kured to Bring ‘Charcuterie Landscape’ to Charles Street
The seeds for Kured, a new business opening next month at 83 Charles St. (formerly Fastachi) that specializes in the delivery of charcuterie bouquets, were planted in Madrid, Spain, where the company’s founder and owner, Gillian Rozynek, studied abroad during…
Boncore, Livingstone Join BHCA Traffic and Parking Meeting to Discuss State Transportation Policy
Sen. Joe Boncore and Rep. Livingstone were on hand via Zoom for the Beacon Hill Civic Association Traffic and Parking Committee meeting on Tuesday, March 30, to discuss transportation policy at the State House. “Public transit is a public good,”…
Proposed Leonard Nimoy Memorial finds Home at Museum of Science
Last Friday, March 26, on the first official “Leonard Nimoy Day” in the City of Boston,” as well as what would’ve been the 90th birthday of the West End native best known for his portrayal of Mr. Spock on the…
Charles Street Leather Store Is in It for the Long Haul
Dan and Jill Pelo, who own The Designers; Leather Clothiers – a fixture of the Charles Street retail landscape for nearly four decades – owe a lot to leather, because in addition to providing them with their livelihood, it’s also…
Proposed Smoke Shop Scraps Plans to Open on Charles Street
The owner of Bluemoon Smoke Shop won’t move forward with his plans to open on Charles Street after more than 160 neighbors voiced their strong opposition to the proposed location during a virtual meeting Monday. “I respect the opinion of…
Boston Declares March 26 as ‘Leonard Nimoy Day’
Just days before being confirmed by the Senate as the nation’s Labor Secretary, exiting Mayor Martin Walsh declared this Friday, March 26, “Leonard Nimoy Day” in the City of Boston in honor of the West End native who skyrocketed to…
BHAC Approves Modified Design for 27 Brimmer St. With ‘Glass Box’ Headhouse
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission voted to approve a modified application for 27 Brimmer St. via Zoom at its March 18 monthly hearing. Peter White, the applicant’s architect, returned to the commission, which voted to continue the original application at…
Spillane Announces Candidacy for City Councilor-at-Large
A Beacon Hill resident and lifelong Bostonian with firsthand experience at City Hall and a proven commitment to affordable housing, Jon Spillane has announced his candidacy for City Councilor at-Large. Spillane, a 29-year-old Irving Street resident, has taken a leave…