-By Dan Murphy The Boston Athenaeum is scheduled to reopen today after the private library fell prey to flooding last week. On Jan. 24 at about 3 p.m., the library experienced a water leak on the first floor, damaging several…
The Beauty and the Reality
The incredible amount of snow that has fallen this winter has added a touch of New England beauty to the neighborhood. With more snow predicted for the middle of the week, there is the chance for even more beauty. But…
Turner Sentenced
Former Boston City Councillor Chuck Turner was sentenced to three years in federal prison last week in Federal District Court. He has received exactly what he deserves – and residents of this city and voters should be pleased with the…
Police Briefs 02-01-2011
Breaking and Entering – Residence 01/20/11 – At about 10:32 p.m., a South Russell Street resident reported that the front glass window panel and front door of his home were damaged. Unknown person(s) then gained entry to the residence and…
Hill Businesses Named ‘A-list’ Winners
Two Beacon Hill businesses, Bin 26 Enoteca and Anna’a Taqueria, won “best” in Boston in Cambridge-based CityVoter’s recently completed competition, “The Boston A-List.” The Boston A-List featured more than 2,500 local businesses in over 230 categories, all contending for the…
Mass. Eye and Ear Expansion Plans Draw Fiery Response from Neighbors
By Dan Murphy The proposed expansion of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary campus drew a fiery response Wednesday as neighbors asserted that the process lacked sufficient public feedback. “You need the input of the community. Without that, you’ll have…