A 27-year-old Lynn man appeared in court Friday for his involvement in an armed robbery on New Year’s Eve in the Public Garden that left one victim stabbed, according to Jake Wark, spokesman for Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins.…
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Educator and Craftsman to Present a Talk on ‘The Wisdom of the Hand’ at King’s Chapel Parish House
Miguel Gomez-Ibanez, former architect, President Emeritus of the North Bennet Street School, and current Senior Warden at King’s Chapel, will share his experiences and thoughts on craftmanship and wisdom as part of the Thursday Night Gatherings series at King’s Chapel…
Clevergreen Cleaners Has Moved A Block Closer to the Ducks
Area A-1 sees 1-Percent Drop in Part One Crime in ‘18
Area A-1 saw a 1-pecent decrease in violent and property crimes in 2018, compared with the previous year. According to Boston Police, 2,573 incidents of Part One crime were reported between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31 in the area, which…
Real-Life Grinch Makes Off with Toys from Myrtle Street Playground
When Patricia Kendall went to retrieve the remaining letters to Santa from neighborhood children on Dec. 22 from the “North Pole” mailbox at the Myrtle Street Playground, she was in for an unwelcome holiday surprise. “All the toys were gone…and…
Race for District 8 City Council Underway; 2 New Candidates So Far
The race for District 8 City Council is on, with two candidates running against incumbent Councilor Josh Zakim, who has held the office since 2014. Kristen Mobilia, who ran against Zakim in the 2017 election, and political newcomer Hélène Vincent…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Health Care in the Streets: Lessons from Three Decades of Caring for Boston’s Rough Sleepers – Jan. 17, at the BHCA The Beacon Hill Civic Association is very pleased to have Dr. Jim O’Connell speak at the Beacon Hill Civic…
Neighborhood Roundup
King’s Chapel’s Tuesday Recitals King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont St., presents its Tuesday Recitals. Admission is by suggested donation of $5 per person; the donations are given to the performing musicians. Programs begin at 12:15 p.m. and last approximately 35 minutes;…
Helen Bender Elected to Life-Time Membership in the WECA
The West End Civic Association (WECA) added sparkle to their holiday party by electing Helen Bender, Librarian, West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, to life-time membership in WECA, “without any obligation to pay dues – or attend meetings!”…
The Martin Richard Foundation Challenges Young People to Bring Their Communities Together in Service
The Martin Richard Foundation is calling on young people ages 5-22 to submit their ideas for bringing their communities together in service with projects that promote peace, justice and kindness. Through the Foundation’s Bridge Builder Program, up to 30 applicants…