The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission told the homeowners of 4 Otis Place, who were cited for making unapproved alterations to a penthouse, among other violations, to go back to the drawing board during its Aug. 20 virtual meeting. The applicants…
Author: Dan Murphy
Discussion Focuses on Re-Examining Public Monuments During ‘Time of Racial Reckoning’
As part of the programming planned in conjunction with the ongoing restoration of the Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial on the Boston Common, a virtual discussion took place Monday, Aug. 25, on reconsidering and reevaluating the nation’s public…
Cheers Location at Faneuil Hall to Close After 20-Year Run
You’ll have to find somewhere else in Faneuil Hall to go where everybody knows your name after Sunday, Aug. 30, which brings the permanent closure of Cheers Replica Bar at Faneuil Hall Marketplace after two decades in business at that…
West End Community Urges MGH to Save Three Historic Buildings
West End community leaders and longtime residents are imploring Mass General to spare three historic buildings in the neighborhood that are slated for demolition as part of the hospital’s planned $1 billion expansion of its Cambridge Street campus. “We’re here,…
Former Church on the Hill Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. ‘Ted’ Klein, Passes Away at Age 79
The Rev. Dr. J. Theodore “Ted” Klein of West Roxbury, who formerly served as the senior pastor of Church on the Hill died in Boston on Saturday, Aug. 8 at age 79. Born to the late Harald Immanuel and Ruth…
Store Manager Hopes New, Compact Target Will Offer Convenience and Ease
When Target opens its new, compact 11,000 square-foot location at 100 Cambridge St. on Sunday, Oct. 25, Erica Chang, the store director, hopes that not only will the business become a welcome and convenient option for shoppers on the go,…
Bricks Thrown Through Windows of Two Hill Homes Displaying BLM Signs
Two neighborhood homes displaying Black Lives Matters signs fell prey to vandalism after bricks were thrown though windows at both residences some time late Friday night or during the early hours of Saturday morning. According to Boston Police, an officer…
City Councilor Bok Brings Back In-Person Office Hours
For City Councilor Kenzie Bok, the most gratifying part of resuming in-person, neighborhood office-hours has been seeing her constituents in the flesh again. “It was such a joy to see people in person, and everyone has been great about following…
Liz Vizza Promoted to President Of Friends of the Public Garden
Liz Vizza was promoted to president of the Friends of the Public Garden during the nonprofit’s 50th annual meeting, which took place virtually on Thursday, Aug. 6. “Liz has been such a driving force for not only our parks, but…
Owl’s Next Beer Garden Returns to the Esplanade
Albeit arriving later in the season than usual, a sure sign of summer returned to the Charles River Esplanade over the weekend as the Owl’s Nest beer garden kicked off its third season in the park. Everett’s Night Shift Brewing…