In a matter that was continued from the Feb. 21, April 18 and May 16, the Beacon Hill Architectural Commission partially approved an application for the Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro at 25 Charles St. during its June 20 hearing…
Author: Dan Murphy
City Councilor At-Large Hopefuls Face off at Candidates’ Forum
Thirteen Boston City Councilor at-Large hopefuls were on hand for a candidates’ forum on June 18 at the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology in the South End. Incumbent City Councilors at-Large Michael Flaherty, Annissa Essaibi-George and Michelle Wu were joined…
Devonia Antiques Leaving Neighborhood
A fixture of the neighborhood for around two decades, Devonia Antiques will close its storefront at 15 Charles St. next month. “It came as a surprise last week when I learned that my rent is being raised by around 56…
Motor Mart Garage Project Team Unveils Planned Streetscape Improvements
Members of the team behind the proposed redevelopment of the Motor Mart Garage outlined planned refinements to the streetscape during a city-sponsored meeting on Tuesday, May 28, at the Revere Hotel. An affiliate of the Los Angeles-based CIM Group and…
Hampshire House Turns 50
The Beacon Hill landmark whose basement pub inspired the classic TV sitcom “Cheers” – celebrates its 50th anniversary this Monday, June 10. “When you’ve been around 50 years, you have to have a party,” said Tom Kershaw, chairman of the…
City Streets Czar Chris Osgood on Hand for Civic Association’s 97th Annual Meeting
Chris Osgood, the city’s chief of streets, transportation and sanitation, served as the keynote speaker and provided his “Update on Boston’s Streets” during the Beacon Hill Civic Association’s 97th annual meeting on Monday, May 20, at the Union Club. “Great…
Ivy A. Turner Receives 23rd Annual Beacon Award
At the 97th annual meeting of the Beacon Hill Civic Center Monday night at the Union Club, Ivy A. Turner received the 23rd annual Beacon Award for her “significant and sustained” contribution to the neighborhood. Turner was drawn to Beacon…
Architectural Commission Again Defers Decision on Bistro Application
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission again voted to delay its determination on the Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro’s application in a matter that was continued from the previous two months at its May 16 hearing at City Hall. The applicant…
An Honor Esplanade Named Winner of Contest For ‘Natural Landmarks Worth Saving’
The Charles River Esplanade has been named the winner of a contest sponsored by the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) that recognized “natural landmarks worth saving.” “Congratulations to the Charles River Esplanade for winning AAE’s landmarks competition,” Dr. Keith V.…
Owl’s Nest Beer Garden Returns to the Esplanade
A sun-kissed spring day on Wednesday, May 8, was the setting for the soft opening of the seasonal Owl’s Nest Beer Garden on the Charles River Esplanade. Following on the success of last year’s inaugural season, which drew around 50,000…