The Boston Parks and Recreation Department, the Boston Red Sox, and Highland Street Foundation team up once again to present the Fenway Challenge featuring the Red Sox Showcase in local parks on three Tuesdays in July and August. The free…
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Neighborhood Roundup
Stonewall 50 Community BBQ coming June 8 A Stonewall 50 Community BBQ, hosted by the Campaign to Elect Montez Haywood for District 8 City Councilor, takes place on Saturday, June 8, from 2 to 6 p.m. For more information on…
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.…
Devonia Antiques Helps Revive Treasured Pieces
By Marianne Salza Hundred-year-old heirlooms are prone to scratches and tarnish. A chair may need tightening and reupholstering; and delicate stemware might be chipped. Appraiser Lori Hedtler, owner of Devonia Antiques, has been collaborating with Trefler’s restoration company to revive…
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…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Beautifying and Engaging the Community at First Friday Coffee Hour with Kristen Mobilia and John Corey At the most recent First Friday Coffee Hour on Friday, May 3, the Beacon Hill Civic Association Events Committee hosted two guests: Kristen Mobilia,…
Judith B. Tankard to Lecture at Nichols House Museum on May 28
On Tuesday, May 28. The Nichols House Museum Lecture Series will present ‘Gardens of the Arts & Crafts Movement’ by Judith Tankard. In this illustrated lecture, landscape scholar Judith B. Tankard surveys the inspiration, characteristics, and development of garden design…
Jennifer Nassour Enters Race for Boston City Council, District 8
Back Bay’s Jennifer Nassour has joined the cramped race for District 8 City Council. Originally from New York, Nassour moved to Boston in 2000 and has lived in the Back Bay for eight years, where she is raising three daughters.…
Laura Fleming and Marcia Metz Recognized for Their Service to Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA) was pleased to recognize volunteers Laura Fleming and Marcia Metz from Boston for their service to girls and the community. The awards were presented at GSEMA’s annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon on May 4, 2019,…
Neighborhood Roundup
‘Bubbles & Chalk’ comes to Myrtle Street Playground The Friends of the Myrtle Street Playground brings “Bubbles & Chalk” to the playground on Mondays from 4 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., starting May 17. …